The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-03-18

she was sitting on the side Of the
shakedown, and her eyes met his fair.
ly and sduarely.
II know that he's never had square
deal, II that's what you mean"
Hes married. Isn't her
so I've heard"
wealthy woman toor'
"Wealthy-but she Isn't much OF a
woman. lie was a good and straight
man when she left him"
"And then he took 10 horse llftingr'
"In all his life he's taken one horse,
although he's been blamed for many"
was there another man In the trou-
BILE between him and his wife7"
$50 they say" she answered.
els Brunte looking for himr
"A man can't afford TO take the law
into his own hands when he's got
"whatT"
"a sick child" And she nodded In
the direction OF the shakedown.
The man leaped to his feet. His eyes
were riveted ON hers.
"Do you mean to say that she-she is
Brunte Heath's childT'
"Yes." said the woman deliberately.
"Where Is hep
"He has gone to fetch the DOCTOR
"And the doctor Is thirty miles away
n he's a FOOT" He went TO the door
and looked out. "And It's showing
,ercer" he added In whisper.
"How's he mountedr
ION the horse the sheriff wanted him
for. IL was his only chance. His own
horses died q month ago. and he was
waiting TIL the spring before buying
more"
The face Of the man was a study In
bewilderment He crossed the floor 10
the shakedown and looked at the sleep
ing child.
Lifted a horse to ride thirty miles
I'm this weather 10 save his kidf" He
turned away from the bed "And good
luck TO you. Brunter he muttered.
"You'd risk your own neck for himr
said the man presently.
"For him and the kiddy. yes"
For a moment their eyes met and
spoke. And there was something more
than admiration In his. Then his lips
opened. and the question that had been
disturbing him for some time refused
longer TO be controlled.
whats Brunte Heath to your" he
asked. And the silence that followed
was charged with fears and doubts for
both OF them.
I'm his sister" she said at last. And
Il was impossible TO mlsunderstand the
deep breath that left his lips.
"And a sister whom he ought to be
proud Of" he said without reserve.
BET the sheriff wouldn't think So"
I'm not 80 sure" he said thought.
fully.
He was sitting there gazing at her
when suddenly the strained call Of a
dog wolf reached them. With a cry OF
Joy she sprang to the door and threw
Il open.
A man. slight OF stature. yet seeming
ly OF strength. judging by the way In
which he hauled his tired horse
through the snow. was coming toward
the shack. The woman ran 20 meet
him. kissed him affectionately aud
drew him into the humble apartment.
The man already there rose 10 meet
him. but the woman was the hrst TO
speak.
"A man by the name OF Joe Gregar.
Brunte." she said. He came here
with the sheriff ON his heels. and I
ra m oh M \ hal
say II was the right thing TO do"
"Mebbe II was, mebbe II wasn't" he
said, staring hard at the stranger
"How's the gal3'' His eyes were still
fixed on those OF the other man. How
long have you been In this countryT'
he asked ia a suspicious voice.
Long enough 10 know a man when
see one. Your horse has slipped mis-
halter. Brunte Heath
Two heads were turned 10 the open
door simultaneously. Iieaths and the
woman's. And a cold official voice
turned them back again
Put up your hands, Brunte Heath.
I've got you covered and II wouldn't
he easy TO miss from this dlstance!"
II thought that ! recognized you"
said Brunte. stretching his hands abov.
his head and smiling bitterly as the
barrel Of the revolver almost brushed
his nose. Man, little gal. they've play
ed II low down ON you this time. Have
you been properly introduced to tn
new sheriff."
The sheriff thrust his revolver into
Its holster and held out his hand to
the man.
IL did manage TO take you without
firing a shot. Brunte." he said with a
laugh. Bear that In mind. viii youi
Because one Of these days you may
hear the fellows chipping the new
sheriff. and then you can-wel you
can butt In and say that he wasn't
quite as green as he looked. don't
know what you've got In the pack for
the little girl, but II It's doll TO play
with II will do her more good than
medicine. Keep her arm in the splints
for n cOuDle OF weeks and keen yOur