The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-05-16
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close that gap yet; it's too dangerous
with US on guard and only one side of
the coach exposed. That fellow was
trying US out a while ago., and they've
Kept quiet ever since l let drive at
I'm. They know the limits of the
safety zone. and will keep there until
]ust before daylight. That is when
they'll try to creep up upon US. Have
you got the timer"
She opened her watch. feeling for
the hands with her fingers, wondering
u at her own calmness. The
COOL resourcefulness of Hamlip was
like a tonic.
Tit ia a little after one o'clock"
n said slowly, although I am not
sure my watch is exactly right"
Near enough; there are signs of
daylight at four-three hours left:
that ought to be sufficient, but with no
darkness to spare. Will you go with
me! VIII you do exactly as l say?"
She drew a swift breath, holding
her hand to her side.
"Oh. yes" her voice catching. what
what else a l do? cannot stay
nere with those dead men!"
But want you to go because
well, because you trust me-" he urged,
a new trace of tenderness In his low.
cred voice. Because you know ]
would give my life to defend YOU"
he was not sure, but he thought
her face was suddenly uplifted, hel
eyes seeking 10 see him in the dark
ness.
i do" she answered ~gravely, "yor
must believe l do; but l have neve,
been in such peril before, in such 6
situation Of horror, and I am all un
nerved. There doesn't seem to be any
thing left me but-to trust YOU"
That is good; all l can ask. l know
you are all right. but l want you t
keep your nerve. We are going to TAX,
a big chance; we've got to do It,
single misplay. a slip OF the foot, al
~incautious breath may cost our lives.
Are you going to try to get away
To elude the Indians ?"
Yes, and there is but one possibi]
ity OF succsss-to creep the length O
the gully there. and 80 reach the rive,
Here IL Gonzales belt. Don't b
afraid Of It; 1t is not dead men VIII
are going to hurt US. Swing the stra
over your shoulder this way, and sill
the revolver into the holster. That
right; we'll carry as little as we car
and leave our hands free" He hes
tated, staring about in the darkness
swiftly deciding what to take. ID
: you happen to know II either of til
passengers carried any grub?"
"Grub?"
plains term for food" inpatient,
"rations; something for lunch g
g route"
+ "Oh. yes. Mr.. Moylan did; said h
never took chances on having to g
hungry. 1t was in a fat leaths
e pouch"
"Haversack. I have It. That wi
s be enough to carry, with the cantee
Now there is only one thing more b
fore we leave. We must impre.
Z those fellows with the notion that v
e are wide-swake, and on guard yet. 81
any movement out there?"
It Il am not sure" she answer
doubtfully. There 10 a black smud,
d beyond that dead pony; lean forwal
8. here and you car see what l mean.
n on the ground. IL imagined 1t NOV,
Is just then" She pointed into the dar
ness. 1T is the merest shadow, b
seemed to wiggle along. and tn,
stop; it's still now"
+ Hamlin focused his keen eyes
the spot indicated, shading them wi
one hand.
y, Slide back further on the seat"
whispered softly, "and let me In ne
Is the window"
There was a moments silence, t
ID only sound the wind. The girl gripp
II the back Of the seat nervously wi
IL both hands, holding her breath; t
Sergeant, the outline Of his face
,e houetted against the sky. stared II
,e tionless into the night without s,
denly, not making a sound, he lift
" the rife to his shoulder.