New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-12

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when he wrote YOU that He was drug user.
Then can it be that, stridng up to her, he caught
her arm in IN iron grip, that my boy never died, M
Swcr me- You must tell me.
"IIc-lvcd!
Lives, Now,
She nodded. quietly freeing her arm. Il removed
him 20 a private hospital IN New orF, where nur,ed
him for three years Spinal trouble, resulting from his
injuries. His mother LETT no relatives. no one claimed
him. So adopted him
Is She spoke She sicscppcd defensively 70 inter
cept the eager glance he darted toward the char where
huddci little figure with big fearful eyes ana sensitive
lips. gazing from the one 70 the other.
NV little bow" burst from the man Ike o sob.
NO" she cried sharply, standing guard over the
chair. Not yours, but nllnc-do YOU hear have car
red him on a pillow when he too i'll TO know me.
have fought for his life many night, till II seemed that
il was a part Of myself was trying 70 save. What nave
YOU done for him, | have built up my home around
him. have given up my life to him. Can you prove as
clear a title 20 him,
The beasts can say that OF their young. What good
will certificate Of fatherhood do YOU, II you can't
show Yourself III % be ntrused with the care OF h'te
chd2 Are YOU, You. who trying 70 drive innocent
people from their homes by barbarian methods, and
Identifying yourself with the forces Of lawcSSncSs YOU
bring up my Partner, Why, YOU aren't even civilized.
"You'rc probably right; but-you hit contountedy
hari!" He could only vince before the onslaugn, q"
this splendid creature.
I'm sorry to have to hurt you but there's more at
stake than wounded feelings. The words poured TORN
in a torrent you've disputed my title TO tins land
Very we'll III move out tomorrow and give you quit
claim for the place I'll go far away ana never trouble
YOU again. if You'll promise not TO disturb me IN my pos
session Of Partner. Remember it's Tor his good
"Oh. don't deny its for his good he choked. But
its dcyiish. Keep the lad ] won't have 1t at salh
price. 1t sickcns me-
Mama Suc'
At the cry she swallowed hard and turned from the
sight Of Partner struggling maniuly with his tears.
Il Just can't give him up, She breathcd, pacing me
.,,l,t. from D. a.
night began beat in upon her misery sounds 90 "aiCA
hoofbcats mingled vaguely with the humble ~ voices
simultaneously came the tread OF feet upon The front
step, accompanied by heavy knock.
WIIIITE and startled She turned to Buchanan. The
w cattlcmcn.
an settle those chaps" he muttercd, whipping out
his gun and tptocng toward the door but She held HIM
40. not vet! IN not open till have TO- Then,
raising her voice, She called in clear tone Who H.
Captain Street Of the United States Cavalry May
have a word with YOU, NIaam?"
"Thc soldiers" Her relief mingled with new anN-
ETY.. THEY'RE probably after you, Mr.. Buchanan;
Quick hide in my closet! Nou show him, Partner ana
keep out OF sight yourself.
Il can't play the coward and leave you TO lace ,''
30 as saw" And there was nothing to do but obey
the swift, imperious Whisper while She cautiously
opened the door.
sorry to disturb YOU. Ma'am, said the bluff e-
DERBY officer. waving his hand TO include tie AHeS
who accompanied him, and the mounted group at
the gate but we're detachment OF the cavalry scouts
under orders from the Interior to take the nonsense
ont Of these cattle fellows We cooperate with inc
local and State authorities. Now we've Just got "ind
of one Of their leaders holy terror they call Doc bu
chanan. On our way up met a toughIookng GUS,
toner who told us we'd find Buchanan hanging around
here making things warm for YOU. Doesn't happt "
hc around now does he?'
absurd! The man YOU met must have been Suck
Radford one Of the gang, and he simply lied to YOU;
The man Buchanan never annoyed me. You may ma
him riding on somewhere up the road
Thank YOU. Ma'am. Goodnight.
Still ouivcring she bolted the door and carried tne
lamp back into the sitting On the threshold she
,.,l ~ Tho sioht of Partner nestled close TO Buchanan