The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

whispered Nine Hufia in her ear.
Bessie nodded. Her eyes followed
the flashing yellow satin figure of the
rider as 1t showed against the dark
masses Of onlookers, saw him enter
the ring and witnessed his daring rid
Ing on the unsaddled horse Never
could she catch glimpse of his face,
for the lights were Ill arranged. and
always some head or shoulder of her
companions blocked the way when
his face was turned in her direction.
Suddenly he stripped OFF the yellow
satin costume, flung 1t to an attendant
and showed himself dressed In the |
costume OF the plains. Some one toss
ed him broad brimmed hat and he
crammed 1t on his head and with one
graceful movement left the back of
the cream horse and dropped lightly
into the saddle of a vicious little bron-
cho which had been led to the ring
The ring was cleared instantly, and
Callicoon was alone with the beast he
was expected to conquer
For an instant they stood motion
less-the grizzled broncho and the dark
eyed keen faced man, his lean brown
hand gripping the Bride
The broncho rolled Redeemed eve
and neighed shrilly. His head went
between his fore legs; his heels few up.
Callicoon's knees gripped the wiry
little shoulders The man seemed part
of the beast The battle was on. and
the onlookers watched breathlessly.
Which would win?
There was thunder OF applause as
Callicoon rode away on his conquered
! animal, and it was Bess' turn to go on
Her act was thrilling one The beau
tifui daughter Of a rancher is pursued
by Indians on the PLANO and Is dnally
rescued by a cowboy. The daring rid
: ers on the fleet footed ponies always
= drew applause from the crowd.
2 Bessie felt dizzy as she rode into the
tent. Her pony ieaped forward at the
word Of command and raced around
. the grassy track. Behind her half a
- dozen Indians on sweating horses
streamed after her. whooping madly
!, and waving tomahawks. Twice around
!, !, tho track was the course, and then the
u rescuing cowboy would enter the
chase.
Thump. thump, thump. went the
hoofs on the turf. Bessie looked be-
hind her at the painted Indians ap-
preaching SO near. She felt. with q
thrill Of terror that she was losing
her nerve. Once as a little child she
had been mortified at the sight Of an
Indian raid mock invasion Of Red
Brick by a band of drunken Apaches
and she felt the old terror creeping
over her now at sight of the ugly
painted faces so close behind.
Bessie glanced over her shoulder ant
saw coming up the track bay horse
with a white blazed forehead. On hii
| back was a cowboy In swift pursuit.
| of the Indians. Now was the time tt
| crown her act with its most daring
| performance.
There was a flash Of her slim. BROW
clad form. and she was standing OF
I the saddle, her little brown pony tear
| ing around the track In half crazed de
| light In the contest OF speed and dar
ing
The Indians yelled. The gun of tn,
pursuing cowpuncher barked up at tn
| roof Of the tent and lent excitement Il
y the scene. Bessie turned her hea,
again. There was q strange familiar
ty about that baaxed sorrei horse
Her foot shipped. the brown pom,
swerved suddenly. and Bessie fel
heavily across the saddle. her feet feel
ing for the stirrup. Her need fer he'll
was desperate now. The crowd cheer
q ed wildly at what they believed to b
new deed Of daring. The Iadian
ne screeched madly. But underlying tn
I'D noise was the steady heating q tn
q. sorrers hoofs. the baritooe music Of
mans voice calling over and owe
ne again: STEADY. there-just a menent
&C. Steady, there. girl! I'll be therer'
60 Just when she felt herself slippin
from the saddle. where she would ia
h. under the rushing feet Of the India
lie ponies, there came the sweeping rus
OF Of the sorrei A strong arm pulled he
sr- from the brown pony's back to SAT
refuge and Bessie Madison prompt
nd tainted for the first time In her lii
a while the audience Numbered applaus
,ts at the daring rescue. not knowing tbs
ed they were witnessing grim reality II
IT. stead of an Indian play.
"Good for you. Callicoon" erie
er Peterson. the manager. as the ne
&C. rider gently handed down Bessie
no unconscious form. The girl has lO'
IN her nerve lately. I've been going
IN advise her to take a rest Seems to
rk always watching the audiences. st
he is like a homesick cat There. Huf'
give her another dose of the ice waite
in That's bringing her around! I've g
ng to 60 ont"
es He dashed away. and Callicoon W,
vn left alone with Nine Hufa and Bess
ly, Madison. There came a call for tt
as tight rope dancer.
"Ill stay with her." said the ne
1e. rider. and he picked up fan and 81
a down In Nine. Hufa's vacant seat
es Ressie ODpued her ewes and locke