Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-11-05

cross? That's where the bridge ts.
That other cross is the camp"
She pointed away southwards
That's the Hne,' she continued
Laura, where's the professorf"
Il 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!" Lenera NUT
tered. Il feel sure Craig means to
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. che. an
nounced Listen, Laura. If they AT
rive soon, send them after me.
She galloped off while Laura WAS
still undecided Almost at that mo-
ment she heard from behind the well
come sound of horses feet in the oppo
site direction and Quest galloped No.
Laura laid her hand upon his rein.
Don't get off," Laura continued
! quickly. Craig has escaped, riding
towards the Mexican frontier Lenora
is following him. He's gone in that
| direction" she added pointing. when
you come to the river you'll have to
hunt for the bridge
| Quest frowned as he gathered up
mis- reins.
Il was afraid they'd try something
of the Sort he muttered. Tell the
others where I've gone, Laura.
He gaIloped off into the darkness.
Behind, there were some growls frem
the little group of cowboys, none of
whom, however. attempted to inter
fere with him. Long Jim stood up
and gazed sullenly southwards.
"Cookie'1 make the bridge all right,
he remarked. IF the girl catches him,
she can't do anything. And that guy'll
never make it. NVhoop! 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
"It's old Harris and fat Andy, ne
whispered We'll have some fun will
| them"
The older of the two deputies ap
preached them, frowning.
Been at your games again, Long
Um?" he began. 81 hear you declined
to hand over a criminal who'd beer
sheltering on your ranch? You'll ge
into trouble before you've finished
! "Got the warrant" Jim asked
The deputy produced it. Long JlE
looked at it curiously and handed /
back
q, Guess the only thing you want
then, is the man.
II Better produce him. quickly th
; deputy advised.
Il Jim turned away.
4Can't do it. He's beat IT.
"You mean that you've let him &C.
LET him go?" Jim repeated. .
amt got no right to keep him, III
took the job ON moments notice az,
he left at moments notice There
some of your party after him, q
right" .
l
The hunted man turned round vii
; little gasp. Before him was tn
rude mountain bridge, and on tn
{ other side-freedom. Scarcely a 10
I en- lengths away was Lenora. an
: close behind her came Quest. II
/ slackened speed as he walked hi
l horse cautiously ON to the planke
bridge. Suddenly he gave a little CT.
: The fral structure, unexpectedly il
secure, seemed to sway beneath hi
weight. Lenora, who was riding fas
was unable to stop herself She cam
V on to the bridge at a half cante
Craig, who mad reached the othe
g side in safety. threw up his hands
q Look out! he cried my God."
The bridge suddenly collapsed q
!. though 1t had been made of pape
e Lenora, grasplng her horse. we
thrown INTO the stream Quest. gs
e iOpine uD was only able to check mir