Bisbee daily review., 1915-03-09
CHAPTER Vll The "Pink Necker."

The "Pink Neeker!" FOE sat in silence for some ten
 minutes after he had gone; then be rose and began to lead away
 southeast
 Evans iI hear Val Blacks the owner of the pink necker at Lavette village It's an otter's Co a musk rats pelt that then he'll head straight for VaTs. We've got to be there afore him"
 The afternoon was yet young when we arrived at Val Blacks. Val was not at home, but Joe entered the hut aud searched it thoroughly. I asked him what he was seeking. Those skins of Sally's.' Then you think Black "I think nothing yet. And here's the n1u himself anyway He turned Co the door as Val Black came swinging mp the trail He was of middle height. strongly built. with quick eyes and dark hair which, though cropped close, still betrayed its tendency to curl He greeted Noyem- Der warmly. November was, thought, even more slow spoken than usual. "Val." he said. after some talk, "have you stiIl got that pink necker Sally knitted for you#
 "Yes. I've got her."
 "Wherce"
 Right here" and Black pulled the mufller out of his porke- Huh said Joe.
 There was silence. rather a strain ed silence, between the two Then November continued Where was you last uight:"
 Val looked narrowly at Joe. Joe re- turned his stare
 Say. November Joe. are you search ing for trouu'eE asked Black in an ominouS.y quiet voice.
 Seems as if trouble was searching for me-" replied November. There was another silence Then Val jerkcd ont "l call your hand "I show it" said Joe. "You're sus- pccted of robbiug SaIIy's traps this month back. And you're suspected of entering Sally's house last evening and stealing Uelts.'
 With shout of rage Val made at Joe
 November stood quite still under the grip of the others furious hands. 'You act innocent don't you, you old coyoue"' he giuued ironically. "l never said I suspected you.' Black drew off, looking little fool s-I Iuf ba Harad mo ngliu
 "Who is it suspects meE'
 "Just Evans. And he's got good evi dcnce Where was you between 6 and last mighty
 "u thc woods. l come back and slep' here
 'Was you aloueE
 .Yes."
 "Thcu you can't prove no alibh' Jo' paused
 IL was at this moment that Evans accompanied by two other forest ran gers appeared upon the scene. Quicl as lightning he covered Black with hi shotgun.
 "Up with your hands" he cried, co I'll put this load Of birdshot into you face
 Black scowled but his hands wen up He stood pautug Al a sign on of the rangers sidlcd up, and the clic of haudcuns followed.
 What am l charged with" erie Black
 Robbery"
 "Youu pay me for this. simon E' ans"
 "It won't Doe for uwhile-uot till the Jet you out again." retorted che wal den easily "Take him off mp the trai Bur
 The rangers walked away with the prisoner. and Evans turned Go Joe. Guess ] bayr the laugh of you, NJ vembcr." he said.
 Looks that way. Where you taki him#
 gro Iavctte. I've sent word to Mr Roue to come there tomorrow An now" continued Evans, 'Im going search BIack's shack"
 What furT
 'Thc stolen pelts.'
 "Got warranty
 "Tm Wurdcu-dou't need one"
 "YouI not search without it' sa November moving iu front of the doc "Who'u stop met" Evans chin sh out dOgscdly.
 "l might" said Joe iu his most ge te manner. I'm iu the right, for | agiu the law. and you know it, A Evans
 Evans hesitated. Have it your wa hut I'l be back vitl my warrant fore suuup tOmOrOw. and m wa