The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-12-30

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glared IN that direction and guessed
his thoughts. Although Klmball knew
Lahoma, he was not sure that she
knew him, and. though he was con
vinccd at once that she was on n mis-
sion OF warning. that might be true
without her knowing that he had left
Kansas City. Red klmball was burn
Ing to find out " he were n stranger "a
her. but at the same time fearful OF
disclosing himself lie muttered To his
companions hoarscly. careful that VII.
| fred. whom he regarded askance
should overhclr nothing that he said
And he continued 10 stare nj Lahoma.
his face brooding his half yelled eyes
red and threatening
What would happen In the night
time Ms the stage pursued its lonely
way across the bleak prnlrief Since
Red Kimball meant 10 appeal To the
law In his revenge against Brick. there
was no danger Of his transgressing
II openly But Ia the darkness. with
| two Inscriptions companions under
his command, he would most probably
execute some scheme 20 prevent Ia
homa from reaching her destination.
! The evening shadows were stretching
far toward the east from the few trees
that marked the dried bed OF n stream
when the coach stopped among n col
lection OF novels and tents. As the
horses were led away the passengers
/ dismounted. and both Wilfred and Red
Kimball hurricdly drew close 10 La.
homa.
! 1,ahoma, however. appeared unaw ware
Of their presence The sisters. who
had taken q great fancy to Lahoma.
had been met 10y the husband Of the
older. and a. they gathered about the
/ big wagon Lahoma was urged to go
home with them TO supper
Were oily a little ways out" she
was told. and Wen sure get you back
before the stage leaves. The victuals
at the station amt III 10 eat"
A very little insistence induced La
homa 10 comply. AMI both the young
man and the former highwayman saw
her go with disappointment. kimball
and his friends went into the dining
hail. TO gulp down a hasty meal, and
wilfrei entered with them. He re-
manned only a moment. however. just
long enough TO purchase a number of
sandwiches. which he stored away, rs
n meaning 10 eat them In the coach.
As soon as he was In the single street
with the door closed behind him he
darted toward the stage barn and by
means Of u handsome deposit obtained
two horses. Springing upon one, he
rode rapidly from the settlement. lead
ing the ether. and In u short time came
in sight Of n cabin. which. with its out.
houses. was the only building In all
the wide expanse. From its appear
ance he knew IL TO be the one described
to Lahoma. and he galloped up TO the
door with the certainty of finding her
within.
"0h. wilfred." she reproached him.
they'll miss you and know you've
come TO consult with me about warn.
ing Brickr'
"Quick. Lahomar' said Wilfred. as
II she had not spoken. You can ride
horse. I suppose?" He smiled. but
his eyes were sparkling with impa-
tience.
In a lash Lahoma's face was glow
ing with enthusiasm. She looked back
into the room and cried. "Goodbyr'
Then wilfred swung her to the back
OF the led horse. We'll beat 'em!'
cried Lahoma as he sprang upon his
horse. Fast as you please. I've new
er been left behind yet"
The young man noted with sudden
relief that she was dressed for the
ha,ishlps OF the prairie.
up there" she said. nodding her
head toward the east. 81 dressed for
people. but out here for wind and
sand"
Looking back. she saw the family
running out OF the cottage. waving
handkerchiefs aud bonnets as IN the
mad Joy OF congratulation.
They think were running away to-
gether!" shouted wilfred. with exulta-
tion. How happy they are at the
idea.'
They don't know there's nobody to
object n we don't" returned Lahoma
gayly as she urged on her steed. "Come
along. wilfred." she tainted ms his
horse fell a neck behind hers "What
are you staying back there fort Tired
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