Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

moned his remaining men, and they proceeded set trap for the prower. The cat had already killed bullock and injured another They knew that the beast would return for hours, having gorged itself upon the kid. But it well to be prepared.
 Toward noon the other seekers drew up within a quarter of mile behind the village The men folk thought advisable reconnoer before entering the village One could tell. Winnie declared her in- tenon of snoozing while they waited and curled up in her rugs Kathn however, could resist the longing look upon the again. She could the lovely blue water through the spaces between the Soon she would be flying that water. flying for home. home She farther from the camp than she really in- tended and unexpectedly the leopard which stood guarding it's cubs while they grow.ed and tore at the dead kid Kahlyn realized that she was unarmed and that the leopard between her and the She could the roofs of the village below her. toward the huts The leopard stood still for while. ing doubtfuy then made its mind to give chase She had tasted blood but had eaten
 Meantime the little child had forgotten ,her loss in her interest in the bullock with its groesque lure and she climbed into the just Kathlyn appeared fol- lowed by the excited leopard. She the child and knatched her instinctivey from the The leopard eaped the the while Katbyu toward the chiefs hut which she staggered without the for maity of announcing her advent
 The father of the child had need to question: though he marveled white skin and dress of this vstor who had doubtless saved his child from death He flung the door shut dropped the Next be sought his gun and fired through crack in the door. He missed; but the noise and smoke frightened the leopard away.
 And later Bruce, wild with anxiety the disappear of Kathlyn, the chief battling for his life. He had gone forth hunt the leopard, and the leopard had hunted him. Bruce dared fire for fear of killing the without hesance fear he caught he hack of he hind leg nd swung her into the
 The chief was severely mauled but he able to get to his feet and walk The white woman had saved hs child and the white had saved him. He would re- member.
 Thus the leopard quite nnocently served purpose for all her deadly intentions the chief was filled with srati- tude.
 When the Colonel and the others into view the former seized Kahlyn by the shoulders and shook her hysterically.
 In Gods name Kit. don't you know any better than to wander off alone? Do you want to drive mad7 ?
 "Why. father, wasn't afraid!'
 Afraid? Who said anything about your being afraid Didn't you know that being followed? It is Um- balah. An that gives you start"
 "Colonel" said Bruce gently.
 :" know. Bruce, sound harsh. But you were tearing your hair. too"
 Forgive me-" cried Kathyn penitent. for she knew she had done wrong. :" did think But Umballab?"
 Yes, Umballah. One or the keepers found knife by that bridge and Ramabai identifies it as belonging to Umballah. Whether he is alone with many. do not know; but this l do know: we must under circum- become separated again. Now I'm going quis the chief"
 But the chief ad that person described had passed been No but holy man had come that morning. and he had gone the islard in the sloop
 For what?" " '
 The chief smiled, but shook his head.
 Was it basket of gold and precious stonesi" |" demanded the Colonel
 The chiefs eyes widened There others who knew then? Bruce noticed bis surprise
 Colonel. show the good chief the royal seal you. document"
 The Colonel did so and the chief ashamed when he the royal signature He nightly bewildered and gradually he made to understand that he had been vilely tricked
 To the boats!" he shouted. if suddenly awaken