Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-04

son confessed These nnlr WHITES
have mo- snnd."
Its an odd thing" Drake said when
the afternoon had passed without an
assault. that we hear firing. but none
OF II Is directed ut us.
That's So" wilkerson responded
thoughtfully. Il wonder who It can
ber
He was soon to know. for after night
fall John Dorr and his single attendant
rode furiously ny to the hut and tried
for admittance.
A few scattering shots told that they
had been discerned In their flight.
For the moment Wilkerson did not
recognize his old enemy. disguised as
he was in native costume, but when
he was sure he reluctantly opened the
door and admitted him.
John flung himself inside and jam
med the door to just as a second hail
, OF bullets ratified on its surface. Then
he stared at the man opposite him.
"WilkersOn" he gasped.
"Yes. it's me-" was the snarling re-
Spouse. what are you doing here2"
Some billmen took us for enemies
and chased US pretty much all day
long" Dorr explained. I'VE saw this
hut. and when 1t was dark enough 10
conceal our movements we made fer
it"
And now you can make for some
other place." Wilkerson said. handling
his revolver mesniHgiy.
John laughed.
Il feel myself that the place is toe
small for both OF rs. But it's white
man against native sew. IL they get
me they'll get yen. Our only hope is
TO stick together now"
I'm see you dead tirstr' snarled the
| other.
But Drake spoke up and silenced
him.
while you two are lighting for the
benefit of the servants those hillmen
are preparing to assault the hut"
4 long look through a crack showed
the hillmen closing up about them. and
Wilkerson gave in with a bad grace.
ne was Siul VI Nllt HO"tNtI,
when the firing grew hotter and they
were hard pressed In the hut.
The natives proved themselves ar
rant towards. and it depended on the
| three white men to defend the place.
This they did with such success that
their assailants slowly withdrew.
Now is the time for a sortie," said
Dorr. We've got to drive them clean
away from here or else Wen be as bad.
| ly Off as ever"
Wilkerson and Drake agreed. and
| John promptly led them out in a wild
rush against the nearest hillmen.
These were so surprised at the bold.
ness of the maneuver that they fed
and soon the coast was clear except
for few too badly wounded to join
in their comrades fight.
Now that the Immediate peril was
past. wilkerson and DOrr found them
selves again antagonists.
But both were so wearied that by
one accord they silently consented to ,
truce.
Yet wilkerson could not resist taunt
ing his rival.
at looks as IL you were always
little late" he said. throwing himsel
back in a settle while John droppe,
upon a stool by the table.
II heard you got the idol" John re
piled in dull tone.
Yes, and what was in the idol tool!
Then. despite brakes gestures of re
mOnstrance. he went on: II got the
deeds and the master key and thu
idol and the plans Tom Gallon robbed
me Of l guess I'm ahead in thi.
game"
John nodded. his fatigue so great
that he was unable even 10 reply.
81 guess that's right" said Wilker
son in an altered tone. Wen catch d
little needed sleep and get away be
fore daylight Time enough then Ia
talk"
For Il little while both men kept their
| eyes open. watchful each Of the other.
| Wilkerson was the first To laugh and
say: What's the use? I've got the
things and the men 10 defend them.
I'm going to sleep You'd better do so
too. Drake will keep watch"
John nodded careleSsly and laid his
hend on his hands, folded on the table.
A moment later be was asleep, and
not long afterward Wilkerson's Satur'
nine visage was turned TO the shad.
0wy ceiling.
| Drake sat I'm corner on the pack
| sacks. his revolver In hand.
The natives slumbered across from