The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-02-03

= guess that'n fla emil"
cake charge OF the mine while we de
eide just what 20 dor lie can see
whnt's going on and warn u.s.
"Dorr and the rest are stili at Bever
" Hillsf" she inquired
"surer' he said scornfully. They're
ueing MP with some blOoded Britisher
they isink has money. They figure on
getting him 70 finance them, I reckon.
Aud ! happen to know that Sir Donald
couldn't hnance anybody. We needn't
worry about Dorr."
Mrs. Darnell remained IN thoughtful
silence awhile and then agreed TO tina
suggestion. wnkcrson Immediately
wrote the message:
| Charles Drake. San Francisco. CAL:
Go to silent Valley at once "A take
charge Of Master KEY" mins until you
hear further from mo. Am wiring Tubs.
engineer. ~ this effect
HARRY wuLKERsoN.
When he had sen this and a mes
sage TO Tubbs he resumed his gloating
contemplation OF his forged deeds. Tie
did not see the look Of burning scorn
ON Jeans face as she left the room.
why nus ] always have 10 use
foolsy" she murmured bitterly. "a
lovely paic-wllkerson and Drake!'
Drake did not hesitate when he re.
ceiyed Wukerson's telegram. lie took
the next train for Silent Valley and on
arrival there procured a rig aud drove
20 the mine.
On his arrival he was dismayed 10
see that no work was being done. The
machinery was Idle. and the miners
were loaing about the streets or gath.
cred ia little sullen groups. They eyed
him c~uriously, but when he asked Tor
Tubbs they made no m nor ASH
cd nny questions.
Following their directions. he soou
found himself ON the porch OF what
had been John DORIS house. Ht
knocked. and there was shutting OF
heavy boots; Their the door opened. and
IN unshnyed, bloated faced man askef
him gruniy what no wanted.
Drake produced Wiikerson's wire
and instantly the engineer showed 70
lief.
"Come In! Come in!' he said
Come In and have a drinki'
Tho interior OF the cabin showed tina
Bin Tubbs had apparently been merely
camping out Ia his new quarters with
out regard 10 the decenciea. hut DRAKE
was not squeamish after his long tril
and shared n drink with his host. 4
few words served TO put the situation
before him.
"Thero aln't no money TO pay tn
men; the stores closed; the cook shan
~ amt running: wlkerson is away
Dorr hasn't turned up with the none!
he promised. and I'm just kind OF 81,
ting ON tho lid while the pot boils
Ina mighty glnd 10 see you. Mnyb
yOu can do something with these feI
lows I've done my hest. and can
do any more"
The words were hardly out OF hi
mouth before there was the noise q
boots on the porch. aud Tubls smile
Ia slckly fashion.
u guess they spotted you right on,
he said.
"what do they wantY' demandel
Drake rs there came a pounding o.
the door.
Two miners entered. ana Tubbs a.
trodnced them 20 Drake.
This ~ the new boss. boys" he said
WHO sent you hereT' was thu frs
question asked.
"Wilkerson.' responded Drake.
"Ifumphl'
I'm just here 10 take charge temps
rarily." Drake went on hastily. no
liking tho ugly lone Of The man.
voice.
The other man took this infOrmntio
and after digesting It said "GOlug I
start up ana pay wagosr
"I'm not acquainted With the situi
ton yet" was the cvasive reply. ~
|, 20 over things with MIR. Tubbs tonigh
and then la the morning III seq wha
Is 10 be done"
The nrst thing il 10 give us none
aud food" was tho curt answer Th
men stamped out. leaving Drake
look NJ 'fuhbs in some dlsmay.
The engineer WIS 10 relieved nc h n
ing some One else 10 bear the burde
Of responsibility that be refused to I
worried.
"TInve another drink. partner" .
said mmiliariy. 'and forget II ttll Z