The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-12-17

mo, but seriousIy!" protested De
Lancey, as Bud chuckled hoarseiy.
"You can't cross the line without being
passed by the inspectors. and-wen.
your father is there 10 get you back
But will not go!" flung back Ora
cha.
"Oh. my dear girl" cried De Ian
cey, frowning in his perplexity, you
don't understand, and you make II aW-
full hard for me. You know they're
very strict now--so many low women
coming across the line, for-wel, the
fact is, unless you are married you
can't come In at ALT"
But I'm inl" protested Gracia
flushing hotly 'Tm--"
They'll deport you" said De Ian
cey, stepping forward to give her sup
port.
Il know it's hard, dear" he went
on. as Bud moved hastily away. but
I've got It all arranged. Why should
we wait? You came to marry me,
didn't your Well. you must do 1t now
right away I've got the license and
the priest all waiting-come on before
the rurales get back to town and re-
port that you've crossed the line. We
can ride around to the north and come
In at the other side of town. Then
we"
"oh, no, mol" cried Gracia, pushing
him impulsively aside. II am not
ready now. And"
She paused and glanced at Bud.
"Mr. Hooker" she began, walking
gently toward him, what will you do
now?"
IL don't know" answered Hooker
husIdly.
"Will you come with us--will you
NO." said Bud. shaking his head
slowly.
"Then must say good-by?"
She waited, but he did not answer
"You have been so good to me-" she
went on, $50 brave, and-have | beer
brave, too?" she broke in pleadingly.
Hooker nodded his head. but he die
not meet her eyes.
"Ah, yes," she sighed. "You have
heard what Phil has said. I wish nov
that my mother were here. but-woult
you mind? Before go want to-giv'
you a kiss!"
She reached out her hands impul
sively and Hooker started back. Hi
eyes, which had been downcast, blaze'
suddenly as he gazed at her, and theI
they fitted to Phil.
mo-" he said, and his voice was life
less and choked.
"You will not?" she asked. after
pause.
mol" he said again, and she shran
away before his glance.
Then good-by," she murmured, turf
Ing away like one in dream. and Blu
heard the crunch of her steps as sh
went toward the horses with Phi
Then, as the tears welled to his eyei
he heard resounding slap and rus
ofJapproaching feet.
"No!" came the voice OF Graci'
vibrant with indignation. Il say no!
The spat of her hand rang out agai
and then, with a piteous sobbing, sh
came running back to Bud, haltin
with the stiffness Of her long ride.
81 hate you!" she screamed, as Phi
8 came after her. "Oh. hate you! N
you shall never have the kiss! What
If Bud here has refused it, win Civ
:. kiss to you? All, you poor, miserab
creature!" she cried, wheeling upo
him in a sudden fit Of passion. "Whel
: were you when was in danger
Where were you when there was I
!. one to save me? And did you thin
then, to steal kiss. when my hea
was sore for Bud? All. coward! Yc
:. are no At pardner! No. win new
: marry you--never! Well, go thel
And hurry! oh. how / hate you
try to steal me from Bud!"
= She turned and threw her arm
:" about Hooker's neck and drew h
rough face down to her.
= "You do love me. don't you, Bud
= she sobbed Oh. you are so good,
:. so bravel And now will you take Il
a. kiss?"
TRY mel" said Bud.
THE END.