The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-26

said softly. "F1rst thing she'll
80 do 10 TO look for silver. I
reckon she'd De some disturbed II Silver
was gone" "she sure would" agreed
Thompson. But"
An II she found 6swsr'd been run OF
by Lynch I reckon msbbs she wouldn't
waste 30 much think!u' about Lynch
after that"
Thompson clenchsd his hands to
steady himself. He began 10 80 what
Jiggs was limiting At.
AN tho boys think . heap Of Mas
iano an SILVER" continued Jlssa
That's right" agreed Thompson. Q
little more positively.
An II they found Silver In Lynch's
corral they'd be prctty apt TO 1T some
rlled," resumed Jisgs. Then I reckon
you know whatd happen"
Thompson's lips came together grimiy.
II reckon you amt rot any love fos
Lynch7" he said"
Him an mes bosom frisn's," ~.
turned Jggs ironically.
Thompson turned on his heel and
walked away. But presently he re-
turned. His eyes slittered coldiy ana
his lips were set with decision.
"Jiggs." he said evenly. 'Trs only ten
miles to Lynch's place. There Amt
been any moon for three or four nights,
an ! reckon there won't bs any to-
night. ! don't mind teliin' you that II I
could find n man who could keep his
head shut an could Set Silver into
Lynch's corral tonight. ia MI one Of
his hands with twenty-doiisr sold
pieces"
Jiggs dropped his ourrycomb ana
reached out his hand. Shake" he
said. You amt xoin' to have much
Of job nndin' . man like that. One
end OF Lynch's corral butts up against
right smart cotton wood. That's Q
handy place for Silver 10 get into the
corral" lie smiled with anticipation.
AN that cottonwood's sure a nne place
to hang . boss thief"
An hour before dawn the folio wing
morning the Circle Bar wagon outnt
was rudeiy awakened by Thompson.
The latter was labortng under great
excitement.
"siiver's CONS" ne Informed the
range boss. as that person approached
him with question.
Tho range boss was surprised. who
40 you reckon got him?" he Questioned
In return.
"There amt any ono around src~pt
Lynch" returned Thompson. "An'.
though I amt exactly In love with
Luke. I wouldn't think he'd steal Silver
helm as silver Is Miss James horse"
Dawn was Just breaking when the
Circle Bar OUTFIT. led by Thompson
and the range boss. Hoped their horses
down tho river trail. out upon the flat
whore Lynchs> cabin could be seen.
and down to the gate OF tho horse
corral, silver was discerned fmmed-
lately and whinnied with delight when
Thompson approached him. lie was
bridled and led forth. Then the outfit
struggled down around the corral
fence toward Lynch's cabin.
When within a hundred feet OF II
they saw Lynch come out of the door
I'm thlnkn' you for COMM over TO
see me-" sad Lynch.
"You needn't" declared Thompson.
"You alnt got anything to be thankful
for. We've just got Silver back. Found
him In your horse corral"
Il didn't think you'd do II, Luke"
sad the range boss IN low voice
what made you DO II. Luke" ques-
toned another man. who stood well
back In the crowd.
Why--why-shucksi" exploded Lynch.
you fellows make mo tired. reckon
you think you're plumb smart tryin' 10
fool n fellow that-a-wayi I don't know
nothin' about Silver. except that he's
Miss James horse" His face wrinkled
slowly as he repeated. '%fiss James
horse"
"Ycs," saN Thompson. Miss James
horse Remember that. Silver Il Miss
James horse. An he was found In your
corral not ten minutes ago. reckon
there won't be any hester around here
this time tomorrow"
But Lynch ignored him ana, turning,
faced the cabin. At that instant .
woman came out of the cabin door,
standing before Il end watoh1nG ~