The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-02-01


lieve me, Miss Drake, my only thought
was and is for your good"
II see. They would believe evil Of
me II they knew I had come to you,"
she unused, turning quite cold.
II know the kind Of people your sis
ter-in-law has at her place, Miss Drake.
Their sort can see but one motive in
anything. You know them, too, l dare
say"
Eyes, know Them" she said uneasi-
ly. "Good heavens, what a fool I've
beenr' she added, starting to her feet.
II might have known they'll say all
sorts Of terrible things. They must
not find me here. Mr.. Shaw, Tm-I
am so ashamed-I wonder what you
are thinking of me-" Her lip trembled,
and there was such a pleading look in
her dark eyes that he controlled him
self with difficulty. 1t was only by
imposing the severest restraint upon
his susceptibilities that he was able to
approach her calmly.
II can't tell you now-not here-what
! am thinking. It isn't the place. May
be-maybe you can read my thought,
Penel-Miss Drake. Look up, please.
Cant you read-oh, there now-l beg
your pardon! You come to me for pro-
lection and I-well don't be too hard
on me just yet. I'll find the time and
place to tell you" He drew away al
most as his hand was ready to clasp
hers-all because her sweet eyes met
his trustingly--he could have sworn
lovingly.
"Just now am a poor little repro
bate" she sighed ever so miserably.
You are very good. I'll not forget"
"I'll not permit you to forget" he
said eagerly.
isn't the housekeeper a long time in
coming?' she asked quickly. He
laughed contentedly.
We've no reason to worry about her.
It's the pursuers from Bazelhurst that
should trouble us. Won't you tell me
the whole story?" And she told him
everything. sitting there beside him
with not drink in her hand and a
growing shame in her heart. 1t was
dawning upon her with alarming force
that she was exposing hitherto I'M
known incentive. 1t was not COM
Portable awakening. "And you cham
pion me to that eytent?" he cried joy.
ously. She nodded bravely and went
on.
80 here | am she said in conclu-
sion. 81 really could not have walked
TO Ridgely tonight, could IL"
~ should say not
"And there was really nowhere else
to come but here obviously.
"See that light over there up the
mountain he asked, leading her to ;
window. "Old man Grimes and hi
wife live up there. They keep ligh
burning all night to scare Renwoodi
ghost away. BY Jove, the storm will
be upon us in minute. | thought
had blown around u.s." The roll o
thunder came up the valley. "Thanl
heaven you're safe indoors. Let then
pursue If they like. I'll hide you
they come, and the servants ae clos
mouthed."
81 don't like the way you put it, MI
Shaw"
Hello, hello-the housew came
shout from the wind ridden night out
side. Two hearts inside stopped beat
ing for second or two. She caugh
her breath sharply as she clasped hi
arm.
"They are after me!' she gasped.
"They must not find you here. Rea
ly, Miss Drake, mean it. They woul
not understand. Come with me. G
down this hall quickly. 1t leads to tn
garden back of the house. There's
gun room at the end of the hall. Go |
there, to your right Here, take this
It's an electric saddle lantern. T.
head these fellows off. They shan
find you. Don't be alarmed"
She sped down the narrow hall, an
he, taking time to slip into lon
dressing coat, stepped out upon tn
porch In response to the now prolon,
ed and impatient shouts.
"Who's thereT he shouted. The ligt
from the windows revealed severi
horsemen In the roadway.
Friends" came back through tn
wind LET us In out of the storm It
terror"
81 don't know you" There was
shout Of laughter and some profanity
"Oh, yes you do, Mr.. Shaw. Ope
up and let us In. It's Dave Rank an
Ed Hunter. We can't make the cabi
before the rain" Shaw could Sc
their faces now and then by the flasl
es Of lightning, and he recognized tn
two woodsmen, who doubtless ha
been visiting sweethearts up towar
Ridgely.
Take your horses to the stable, boy
and come In" he called, laughin
heartily. Then he hurried Off to til
gun room. He passed Mrs. Ulrich con
ing downstairs yawning prodigiousl!
He called to her to wait for him in tn
library.
There was no one in the gun room
The door leading to the back pore
was open. With an exclamation b
leaped outside and looked about him
Good heavens!" he cried. Stage