The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-23

Mexicans is encamped five miles be
low here and that it is their boas
that the Amory house will be a ruiz
by morning and the Amorys-" h
paused uncertainty.
"The Amorys will fight their owl
battles!" finished Amory obstinately
IF Ritch had sent his own car
had come himself-would you have
gone with him." demanded Campbell
in an ugly tone.
VERY likely the fight would have
proved more attractive to US,
sneered Mr.. Amory.
Silence followed. Then came 9
clatter of shoes on the stones. "Whe
is that?" asked Amory sharply while
the women held breath
"Adios. senor," shrilled Marta'e
voice. and they knew that she was
fleeing with the faithful Pedro.
Barbara had joined her uncle and
aunt and the three stood in a little
group at the edge Of the veranda. A
dim light from the hall showed them
standing In stir opposition to the bur
ly young mine owner who had been
their enemy.
Suddenly something flashed in the
lamplight and the Amorys WINGED to
hnd themselves staring into . pair
of long. blue-nosed guns held in the
muscular hands of Mr. Gordon Camp
| bell.
Hands up" he ordered sharply,
and, believe me, mean every word
OF it," he snapped When they had
obeyed dazedly, Amory muttering
threats Of vengeance. Campbell con-
tinued: Mrs Amory and Miss Dare,
you will please walk down and get
into the car. You, Mr.. Amory. will
hand over any guns you may have
thanks. Now, Amory, just hustle
those bundles into the tonneau and
take your seat beside me. Got any
cats and dogs you want along-no.
Well, here's hoping you come back
again some day" The machine trem-
bied and then shot forward into the
night. Daniel Amory grumbling at the
bonds Campbell had knotted about his
wrists
AS they swept into the highway
there came a rush Of hoofs from the
east and the moonshine glittered on
the meager accouterments Of the at
tacking cavalry. There was q roar Of
anger from the Mexicans az the ma
chine and its occupants disappeared
around bend In the road, and there
followed q clatter Of boots and rst-
Ting volleys Of musketry.
Just In time" admitted Daniel Am
DRY sheepishly.
Campbell said nothing.
Barbara. holding her frightened
aunt in her strong. young arms. felt
that she hated Gordon Campbell for
the high-handed manner in which he
had saved their lives.
Campbell stopped the car and cot
out and lighted the big searchlight At
the front. Then in . broad, triangular
path Of white light they went down
the hill.
There they could see the bridge still
stretching its wooden spans across
the black gorge. .
Thank Cod" Campbell muttered.
and his three captives, knowing that
grave danger had been averted felt |
sudden revulsion OF feeling toward
Gordon Campbell. As they rounded
the shoulder Of hill a glare aof light
from above showed them that their
home was In flames and their depart.
Eure had been none too soon.
Across the bridge that swayed nm.
Ter the weight Of the heavy car and
hen on to solid ground again, they
.urned west and mile after mile
'urled from under the tires until at
asst they could smell the salt SAVIOR
Il the Pacific.
Just IS dawn was breaking behind
hem Campbell turned in his seat and
With flash Of his penknife severed
Amory's bonds.
I'm sorry that 1t was necessary.
Amory." he said brusquely. "Now.
'erhaps the ladies' would like refresh.
nents; you will find food in the lunch
amper on the left side-and hot and
OLD drinks In the thermos bottles"
Amory opened the lunch hamper
nd supplied the wants Of his wife ana
iece. He passed several sandwiches
nd q cup Of coffee to his captor but
BOX nothing himself He was feeling ;
Nightly ashamed Of himself and the
art he had played.
When they reached a rise Of ground
lat showed the blue ocean sparklin. II
the sunshine. while the white Il
alls Of peaceful town slumbered Il
Its edge. Gordon turned his srav II
res on Daniel Amory.
Below us Is little town OF SAINT.
ma. You will see three ships in the III
aroor flying the Star and Strines II
e will be safe aboard in half an
,ur." II
You are going. too?' II
Campbell shook his head. I'm IN. III
3 back for few days to finish nm III
y AFFAIRS" He threw In the clutch
ID the car started on its final Ian Of II
Q journey.
Al last came the moment to saw ~
rewel to Campbell. The two
norys were loud in their gratitude M
1 am ashamed" murmured Bar.
"a Dare. looking adorable IN her
mility. III you can ever forgive /,
stupidity. ! hope you will come III
q see US and let US thank won MI
ain" 'ou
You are very good" said Camn.