The Green Forest tribune., 1915-07-02
THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT
TONGUES OF FLAME.
CHAPTER xxVIIi.

CHAP E h NNVills
 From the shadows of the trees on he farther side of the river, Craig tith strained eyes watched Quests kmggle. He saw him reach Lenora, katched him struggle to the bank |ith her, waited until he had lifted pr on to his horse. Then he turned owly around and faced the one coun- v in the world where freedom was kfl possible for him. He looked into be wall of darkness, penetrated only one spot by little blaze of light. Iowly, with his arm through the tidle of his horse, he limped towards As he drew nearer and discovered source, he hesitated. The light Rme through the uncurtained win ,vs of a saloon, three long, yellow bafts Illuminating the stunted rubs and sandy places. Craig kept the shadow between them and lew little nearer. From inside he uld hear the humping of a worn ano the twanging of a guitar, the title of glasses, the uproarious shout E of men, the shrill laughter of pmen. The tired men and the lame rSe stole reluctantly a little nearer aig listened once more wearily. It PS home he longed for so much d rest. The very thought of the ace sickened him. Even when he Pehed the door, he hesitated and in ad Of entering stood back amongst shadows. If only he could find y other sort of shelter!
 Inside, the scene was ordinary oush. There was a long bar, against Plch were lounging half a dozen peal Mexican cowpunchers. There sa small space cleared for dancing, the farther end of which two per mers were making weird but ve- nent music, Three girls were danc- With cowboys, not ungracefully Pslderlng the state of the floor and frequent discords in the music. Of them--the prettiest-stopped uptly and pushed her partner away m her.
 lou nave drunk too much, Jose!" exclaimed. You cannot dance. U tread on my feet and you lean inst me. I do not like it. I will ce With you another night when are sober. Go away, please"
 per cavalier swayed for a moment HIS feet. Then he looked down n her with an evil glitter in his lie was tall and thin, with a ch mustache and yellow, unpleas- looking teeth.
 so you will not dance any longer 1ose? he muttered. "Very well, snali drink with him, then. We sl' together at one of those little es, Listen, you shall drink wine" uo not want to drink wine with
 All that l wish is to be left
 the girl insisted, curtly. GO piay cards, if you want to. There ie'fo over there, and Diego. Per sou may win some money. They 'nat drunkards have all the luck" se leered at her
 ''seh'iy say l will play cards,' he
 presently I will win all their es and will buy jewelry for you, 'awstones that look like diamonds @An sparkle in your neck and in
 turned disdainfully away.
 ao no' want your jewelry, Jose"
 'aught her suddenly by the vlaaps this is what you want" ''u' as he stopped down to kiss swung her right hand round iuek him on the face. He stag
 oack Tor a moment. There was Iusn n. which showed through the aor nis cheek. Then he drew a lit a'ei to her, and before she could pd naa passed his long arm
 ner body, He drew her to the ne. p.@ced by the side of the wall. l' h nand played with the knife fn,a, inu, little sweetheart" he said,
 Agly, you must pay for that
 pont be afraid" he went on, feoas oae" the knife across his leath- Senes' oh, "A little scratch across bur ureek' so! It is but the brand
 c. master, a love token from steady, now, little Maverick"
 va SIT struggled violently, bat
 ' strong; such brawls were