The Spectator. (Ozark, Ark.) 1911-1916, 1915-08-24
crossy That's where The astogs -
That other cross Is the CAMP.

crossy That's where The astoss -
That other cross Is the camp.
She pointed away southwards.
That's the fine" she continued
Laura, where's the professor"
81 don't know" Laura replied he
rode off some time ago; and he was go
ing to meet Mr.. Quest
IF only he were here!" Lenora NUT
t.red Il feel sure Craig means 70
escape. There he goes"
They saw him ride off into the dark
ness. Lenora ran to where her horse
was tethered.
I'm going after him she an
nounced. Listen, Laura. If they a.
rive soon, send them after me-
She galloped off while Laura was
still undecided Almost at that mo-
ment she heard from behind the wei
come sound of horses feet in the oppc-
site direction and Quest galloped up.
Laura laid her hand upon his rein.
Don't get off," Laura continues
quickly. Craig has escaped, riding
towards the Mexican frontier. Lenora
direction" she added pointing. When
you come to the river you'll have to
hunt for the bridge
Quest frowned as he gathered up
his reins.
Il was afraid they'd try something
of the sort" he muttered. Tell the
others where I've gone, Laura"
He galloped off into the darkness.
Behind, there were some growls from
the little group of cowboys. none OK
whom, however, attempted to inter
fere with him. Long Jim stood up
and gazed sullenly southwards.
"Cookie'll make the bridge all right
he remarked. IF the girl catches him.
she can't do anything. And that guy1l
never make it. Whoop. Here comes
the rest of them
The inspector, with the two depu-
ties. rode suddenly into the camp. The
inspector paused to speak to Laura.
Long Jim's eyes sparkled as he saw
them approach.
Its old Harris and fat Andy. he
whispered. Wen have some fun with
them"
The older of the two deputies ap-
preached them. frowning
"Been at your games again, LonS
JIM" he began. 81 hear you declined
to hand over criminal who'd been
sheltering on your ranch? You'll get
into trouble before you've finished"
Got the warrant" Jim asked.
The deputy produced 1t. Long Jim
looked at it curiously and handed 1t
back.
Guess the only thing you want,
then, is the man
Better produce him quickly the
deputy advised.
Jim turned away.
Cant do it. He's beat It."
"You mean that you've let him so1'
Let him go?" Jim repeated Il
amt got no right to keep him. He
took the job on moments notice and
he left at a moments notice. There's
some of your party after him, ell
right
The hunted man turned round with
little gasp. Before him was the
rude mountain bridge, and on the
other side-freedom. Scarcely dog
en- lengths away was Lenora, and
close behind her came Quest He
slackened speed as he walked his
horse cautiously on to the planked
bridge. Suddenly he gave a little cry.
The frail structure. Unexpectedly in
secure, seemed to sway beneath his
weight Lenora, who was riding fast,
was unable to stop herself. She came
on to the bridge at half canter.
Craig. who mad reached the other
side in safety, threw up his hands
Look OUT" he cried my God"
The bridge suddenly collapsed As
though 1t had been made of paper.
Lenora. grasplng her horse, was
thrown into the stream. Quest, gal
Looping up, was only able to check him