The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-10-25


Something Besides Duty Inspired Him;
He Was No Longer Merely a
Soldier.
creep as close In as they dare under
cover OF darkness. I'll bet there are
twenty red snakes now within a hun.
dred feet OF us-oh, don't SILVER and
lose your nerve! They'll not try to
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 let drive at
him. They know the limits of the
safety zone, and will keep there until
just before daylight. That Is when
they'll try to creep up upon us. Have
you got the tirlco"
the hands with her fingers, wondering
vaguely at her own calmness. The
cool resourcefulness of Hamlin was
like a tonic.
TIT Is a little after one o'clock"
she said slowly, although I am not
sure my watch Is exactly RICH, %
Near enough; there are signs of
daylight at four-three hours left;
that ought to be sufficient. but with no
darkness to spare. VIII you go with
me? Will you do exactly as say?"
She drew swift breath. holding
her hand to her side.
"Oh, yes," her voice catching, what
what else can | do? l cannot stay
here with those dead men!"
But | want you to go because
well, because you trust me-" he urged,
new trace of tenderness in his low
cred voice. Because you know l
would give my life to defend you"
He was not sure, but he thought
her face was suddenly uplifted, her
eyes seeking TO see him In the dark
, ness.
: Il do" she answered gravely, you
must believe l do; but | have never
been In such peril before, In such a
situation Of horror, and l am all I'M
nerved. There doesn't seem to be any
thing left me but-to trust you"
THAT is good; all can ask know
ycu aic al iibht, Dut WANT you 10
keep your nerve. We are going to take
big chance; we've got to do it-a
single misplay, a slip of the foot, an
I incautious breath may cost our lives"
Are you going to try to get away?
. To elude the Indians?"
J Yes, and there is but one POSSIBLE.
T ity OF successful creep the length OF
1 the gully there. and 80 reach the river
Here Is Gonzales belt Don't be
, afraid of II; 1t is not dead men who
, are going to hurt us. Swing the straI
+ over your shoulder this way, and sir
, the revolver into the holster That's
right; Wen carry as little as we can
7, and leave our hands free" He hest
t tated, staring about In the darkness
s swiftly deciding what to take. "DC
y you happen to know II either of the
p passengers carried any grub?"
II "Grub?"
g plains term for food" impaHently
'rations; something for lunch ell
"a route"
70 "Oh, yes, Mr.. Moylan did; said h,
never took chances on having to x
y hungry. 1t was in fiat Ieathe
pouch"
- "Haversack. l have II. That will
be enough to carry, with the canteer
ID Now there is only one thing more be
r fore we leave. We must impress
ir those fellows with the notion that W
u are wide-awake, and on guard yet. So
D. any movement out there?"
O. IL am not sure" she answere
doubtfully. There is black smudg
beyond that dead pony; lean forwar
here and you can see what mean
=, on the ground. II imagined It move
~ just then" She pointed into the darl
y, ness. ut Is the merest shadow, b,
n. seemed to wiggle along. and the
stop; it's still now"
Hamlin focused his keen eyes G
the spot indicated, shading them wit
ot one hand.
nh Slide back further on the seat"
al. whispered softly, "and let me In ne
Of the window"
ms There was a moments silence, II
only sound the wind. The girl gripp,
the back Of the seat nervously wi
both hands, holding her breath; h
10 Sergeant, the outline OF his face s
"a. houetted against the sky, stared II
~. tionless into the night without. ST.
denly, not making a sound, he llft
An the rifle to his shoulder.