Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-22
THIRTEENTH lNsTALLMENT
TONGUES or FLAME.
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CHAPTER XVIII.


CHAPTER XVIII.
From the shadows Of the trees on
ehs farther side Of the river, Craig
with strained eyes watched Quests
struggle. He saw him reach Lenora,
watched him struggle to the bank
with her, waited until he had lifted
hsT on TO- his horse. Then he turned
slowly around and faced the one coun.
e5y IN tho world where freedom was
ssi1l possible for him. He looked into
ehs wall OF darkness. penetrated only
= enc spot by little blaze of light.
010wly, with his arm through the
Asidls Of his horse. he limped towards
i A be drew nearer and discovered
- source. he hesitassG. The light
same through the uncurtained win.
1sys Of saloon. three long, yellow
SHAFTS illuminating the stunted
shrubs and sandy places. Craig kept
= the shadow between. them and
1rsw Z little nearer. From inside he
could hear the humping of q worn
Daano. the twanging OF q guitar. the
rattle OF glasses. the uproarious shout
- Of men. the shrill laughter OF
vsmen. The tired men and the lame
Aarss stole reluctantly q little nearer.
Craig listened once more YEARLY. II
W. home he lonEed for 30 much
anA rest. Tho very thought OF the
yaAcs aickened him. Even when he
ssaehsd the door. he hesitated and In
stsad Of entering stood hack amongst
- shadows. II only he could md
~ other sort Of shelter!
inside. the scene was ordinary
snsagh. There Was . long bar. against
watch were lounging half . dozen
TYPICAL Mexican cowpunchers. There
was small space cleared for dancing.
e The farther end Of which two per
tsrIners were making weird but We
Asnent music. Three girls we're dane
- with cowboys, not ungracefully
eonsiderinE the state Of the door and
- frequent discords In tho music.
Oas Of them--the prettiest- -stopped
abruptly and pushed her partner away
Asoa her,
You have drunk too much, Josef"
- exclaimed. You cannot dance.
Xss tread on my feet and you lean
a9ainst me. do not like 1t. viii
lance with you another night when
ysu are sober. Go away. please
Hor cavalier. swayed for moment
~n his feet, Then he looked down
spon her with an evil glitter In his
Wes He was tall and thin, with a
h1ask mustache and yellow, unpleas.
mt hooking teeth.
So you will not dance any longer
with JOSEF" he muttered. Every well.
yUa shall drink with him, then. We
WIN sit together at one OF those little
tables, Listen, you shall drink winc."
7 do not want TO drink wine with
yua. All that | wish Ia to be left
nione," the girl insisted, curtly. go
and play cards. II you want to. There
= Pietro over there. and Diego, Per.
Aaps you may win some money, They
ny that drunkards have oil the luck"
Jose leered at her
Presently I will play cards." he
rid. Presently will win all their
soncy and I will buy iewelry for you.
Msrta--stones that look Hike diamonds
md will sparkle In your neck and In
1unr hair
She turned disdainfully away.
Il 40 not want your jewelry, Jose."
- declared.
He caught her suddenly by tho
wrist.
Perhaps this Ii what you want
- cried. On he stopped down to kiss
-.
Ghc swung her right hand round
aaa struck him ON tho face. He stag
Usssd hack for . moment. There was
= rsd nush which showed through the
m Of his cheek. Then he drew q lit
- nearer to her. and before she could
aseape had passed his long arm
asuand her body. He drew her to the
SAAir placed by the side OF the wall
MS left hand played with the knife
n Ais bolt
Marta, little sweetheart" he said
2sckingly. "you must pay for that
NV. Don't be afraid. he went on
= ~ drew the knife across his leath
- breeches. "A little scratch across
ysnr cheek, 20! II ID but the brand
- your master. lore token from
Iese. Steady. now. little Maverick
IL girl struggled violently. but
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