The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-09-17
cross? That's wher0 the bridge -.
That other cross Is the camp

cross? That's wherN the bridge -.
That other cross Is the camp.
She pointed away southwards
That's the line" she continued
Laura, where's the professor"
II 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!" Lenora NUT
tered. 4 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. she an
nounced. Listen, Laura. Ii they ar
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 up.
Laura laid her hand upon his rein.
Don't get off" Laura continued
quickly Craig has escaped, riding
towards the Mexican frontier. Lenora
10 1OAAOW him A4O . sum -
direction" she added pointing. when
you come to the river you'll have to
hunt for the bridge
Quest frowned as he gathered UP
his reins.
Il was afraid they'd try something
of the Sort" he muttered Tell the
others where I've gone, Laura"
He galloped off into the darkness.
Behind, there were some growls from
the little group of cowboys, none OF
whom, however, attempted to inter
fere with him. Long Jim stood up
and gazed sullenly southwards.
"Cookie'll make the bridge all right
he remarked. IF the girl catches him,
she can't do anything. And that guy'll
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.
tits old Harris and fat Andy he
! whispered. Wen have some fun with
| them"
The older of the two deputies ar
| preached them, frowning
Been at your games again. Long
Jim?" he began. Il hear you declined
to hand over a criminal who'd beea
sheItering on your ranch? You'll get
into trouble before you've finished.
Got the warrant" Jim asked.
The deputy produced it. Long Jim
looked at it curiously and handed it
back.
Guess the only thing you want,
then, is the man.
Better produce him quickly" the
deputy advised.
Jim turned away.
"Can't do it. He's beat It."
"You mean that you've let him go?ss
LET him go?" Jim repeated. Il
amt got no right to keep him. He
took the job on moments notice and
he left at moments notice. There's
some of your party after him, all
right"
The hunted man turned round with
little gasp. Before him was the
rude mountain bridge, and on the
other side-freedom. Scarcely doz-
en- lengths away was Lenora, and
close behind her came Quest. He
slackened speed as he walked his
horse cautiously on to the plankeo
bridge. Suddenly he gave little cry
The frail structure, Unexpectedly in
secure, seemed to sway beneath his
weight. Lenora, who was riding fast
was unable to stop herself She came
I on to the bridge at half canter
Craig, who mad reached thes Other
! side in safety, threw up his hands.
! Look out!' he cried my Godi"
The bridge suddenly collapsed as
though 1t had been made of paper
Lenora, grasping her horse, wa:
thrown into the stream. Quest, gal
Looping up was only able to check him