The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-05-01

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Quest drew sigh of relief.
That's mine, right enough he de
clared, Now for the men,
Say, want to tell you some
thing" the sheriff began obviously
These two are real thugs. They amt
going to take it lying down"
Where are they?' Quest de
manded.
In the worst saloon here" the sher-
iff replied They've been there pret.
ty well all night drinking, and they're
there again this morning, hard at it.
They've got firearms, and though |
amt exactly nervous man, Mr..
Quest"
you leave it to me-" Quest inter-
rupted, This is my job and want
to take the men myself
You'll never do it. the sheriff de-
clared.
Look here" Quest explained, "if
| let you and your men go in, there
will be free fight. and as likely as
not you Will kin one, If not both OF
the men. | want them alive
We'll, it's your show the sheriff
admitted, stopping before a disrepu-
table looking building. This is the
saloon"
Well" Quest decided I'm going
in, and I'm going in unarmed. You
can bring your men in laser, if call
for help or IL you beaT any shoot
ing"
You're asking for trouble" the
sheriff warned him.
I've got to do this my own way"
Quest insisted Stand by now"
He pushed open the door of the sa-
loon. There were dozen men drink.
ing around the bar and in the CEN
ter of them Red Gallagher and his
mate. Quest walked right up to the
two men.
Gallagher" he said, you're my
prisoner. Are you coming quietly?"
Gallaghers mate, who was half
drunk, swung round and fired a wild
shot in Quests direction. The result
was general stampede Red Gala
CHER alone remained motionless. Grim
ard dangerously silent, he held pis-
tel within few inches of Quests
III my numbers up" he exclaimed
sit won't be you to take
me-"
Il think it will,' Quest answered.
Put that away"
Gallagher hesitated. Quests influ-
ence over him was indomitable
Put it away" Quest repeated firm
" You know you daren't use it.
Your accounts pretty full up, as it
S."
Gallagher's hand wayered. From out
ide came the shouts of the sheriff and
lis men, struggling to fight their way
n through the little crowd who we're
ushing for safety Suddenly Quest
'acked. jerked the pistol up with his
light elbow, and with almost the same
movement struck Red Gallagher I'M
er the jaw The man went over
With a crash. His mate. who had
cen staggering about, cursing vicious
=, fired another wild shot at Quest,
tho swayed and fell forward.
I've done hint" the man shouted.
Get up. Red! I've done him, all
lghtl Finish your drink. Wen get
ut of thisi"
He bent unsteadily over Quest. Sud-
enly the latter sprang up, seized him
y the leg and sent him sprawling
he gun fell from his hand. Quest
licked 1t up and held it firmly out. cov-
ring both men Gallagher was on his
nees, groping for his own weapon.
Get the handcuifs on them" Quest
irected the sheriff, who with his men
ad at last succeeded in forcing his
ay into the saloon.
Crouching in her chair, her pale,
.rror-stricken face supported be-
yeen her hands, Lenora, her eyes
led with hopeless misery, gazed at
10 dumb instrument upon the table.
er last CLEAN of hope seemed to be
sssing Her little friend was silent. T.
nee more her weary fingers spelled =
1t final, despairing message.
What has happened to you? | am
aiting to hear all the time. Has Craig
Id you where / am? am afraid"
There was still no reply Her head
nix a little lower on her folded
MS. Even the luxury OF tears seemed
MED her. Fear. the fear which dwelt =
th her day and night. had her in e
J grip. Suddenly she leaped. scream J
g. from her place. Splinters Of U
ass fell all around her. Her first I
Id thought was of release; she y
zed upwards at the broken pane. =
len very family from the street be- y
" she heard the shout of a boys Il
cry voice; y
You've done It now, Jimmy! You're y
fine pitcher. amt you? Lost 1t. u =
ats what you've gone and dope!" ~
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