The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-12-01

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"Oh. how they are dashing
along. Listen how the man
is lashing his whip over those four
horses. Wish we could see 'em-must
be grand tearing along ut that rater'
The stage was rapidly coming up
abreast of them, and Wilfred felt her
grasp tighten. There was flash of
lights. glimpse of the drivers face us
| of creased leather MS he raised his whip
/ above his head. then noise and cloud of
/ dust passed on and the lights became
/ trailing sparks that in II minute or two
/ the wind seemed to blow out
"My poor Brick Lahoma walled.
/ do you think he'll take good enough
/ care of himself from what wrote in
my letters? But no. he doesn't think
/ Red Kimbal is coming yet. for didn't
| know it till after Id written. He's
with Bill now. waiting for another let
ter. Or for telegram"
mo, no, Lahoma." Wilfred tried to
sooth her. He has been hiding for
days. Why should he come out just
at the wrong time? You wrote that
! you'd not send any more messages.
Brick will be on the lookout for Kim
ball. He is sire to be watching out for
him."
II know Brick" Lahoma protested,
seemingly all at once overcome by the
fatigues of her journey and the hope
lessness of the situation. Il was afraid
he wouldn't agree to hide ut all. and
/ just as soon as you came away and
there wasn't any more prospects of let
tiers. he'd get lonesome and tire Of stay
ing away from home. He's in that
cove this minute. and he'll be there
when Red Kimball takes the sheriff
after him" Her voice quivered with
distress.
Don't be afraid, Lahoma." urged
Wilfred, slipping his arm protectinsly
about her. Don't grieve. I'm sure
Brick is in safe place"
well, Pm not in danger" said Laho-
ma. Withdrawing from his involuntary
embrace. Don't take me for Brick
Maybe you're right; but, no, I'm sure
he wouldn't be willing TO stay out in
the mountains week after week-and
during these cold nights. for it is cold
right now. We must hurry on. Will
fred"
There's one comfort" said Wilfred
as they retraced their way toward the
trail. Mr.. Gledware won't appear as
witness against Brick. Wen get
him cleared easy enough"
But Mr.. Gledware will appear
against him. and he'll swear anything
that Red Kimball wants"
IL thought he agreed to do that only
on condition that certain pin
"Yes, but Red Kimball brought him
that pin just before left"
Brought him the pin that the Indian
had?"
Yes. the pearl and onyx pin. And
Mr.. Gledware seemed to consider it so
important that | know Red Feather
would never have given it up while he
had life"
Then
Lahoma shuddered. "Yes. You see
now what fend Red Kimball is. And
you know now what hold he has
over Mr.. Gledware-can make him tes-
tify in such way as TO ruin my poor
Brick. If Brick knew this he'd under
stand how important ii is to flee for
his life and never. never let himself be
taken. But he thinks nobody could get
the better of Red Feather. You see, if
hn ine xvh hn. han
he'd know Mr.. Gledware can convict
him."
"We must reach Brick Wilcox be-
fore Red Kimball gets his warrant"
exclaimed Wilfred desperately.
Eyes. we must-we must" Lahoma
was growing slightly hysterical. II
won't mind any hardship. any danger
But what are we TO do: You won't let
me ride on alone. and you wouldn't be
willing TO leave me here and take the
good horse Yourself"
YOU'RE quite right about that" re-
turned the young man promptly. I'VE
can only mount again and 90 as fast
rs my miserable beast can travel. hop
lng for some chance TO come our way
| We have the advantage of not being
In the stage. where Kimball could keep
an eve on us"
IL ought TO be more thankful for
that than am" I.ahoma sighed.
They mounted. but rs they rode for.
ward Wilfred's horse Jagged more and
more
ITS slow sailing" Wilfred remark
cd. hut IL will give US chance 10
talk by the way. do you feel ready
for supper" From his overcoat peck
% he drew forth the sandwiches.
Nftrr they had eaten and the remain.
I ~ sandwiches had been carefully stow.
Ell away in Wilfreds capacious pocket
they pressed forward with renewed
energy on the part Of all save WI.
fred's horse. BY dint of constant urg,
!ng IL was kept going faster than a
walk. though II was obsessed by a
consuming desire to lie down. In or
der TO keep Lahoma's mind from
dwelling on their difficulties and on
Bricks peril the young man maintain.