The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1915-05-08
r.hloa than other lIgbis Appeared,

two staring yellow eyes that peered
up over the horizon, seemed TO pause
time In search OF the two, then
ieaped out directly toward them.
or this they were altogether isnor-
ant; and when deep. droning sound
disturbed the desert silence. like the
purring OF some gigantic cat. both as
oribed II 70 the drumming OF their
laborinR pulses.
The two lights were not q mile be-
hind them when, silently, without q
sign TO warn tho girl. Alan released
her took step apart and dropped
as II shot.
Instantly she was kneeling by his
side. But IN the act OF bending over
him she drew back and remained for
several moments motionless. staring
at those twin glaring eyes. sweeping
down upon them with all the speed
attainable by n six-cylinder touring car
negotiating n tracklesB desert.
Whom Judith did move II was not to
comfort Alan. On tho contrary, her
first act was to draw from her pocket
n heavy, bluntnosed revolver. break II
nt the breech and blow its barrel
clear of dust. Her hand went next
TO tho holster on Alan's hip From
this she extracted his Colts .45, treat
ing II ha she had the other. Then she
crouchcd low above the man she loved,
ns II thinking perhaps to escape notice
from the occupants OF the motorcar.
II that were her thought, II was bred
OF an Idle hope Alan had chosen TO
fall in the middle OF wide space 80
arid that not oven sagebrush had ven
turod to take root there. When tho
glare OF tho headlights fell upon them
II was Inevitable that discovery should
follow. The motor car stopped within
twenty feet Three men jumped out
and ran toward the pair. leaving two
In the car--the chauffeur and one who
occupied corner OF the rear seat;
an aged man with the face OF q damned
soul, doomed for little time 10 live
upon this earth In the certain knowl'
edge OF his damnation.
AZ this happened. Judith Trine
loaped TO her feet and stood over the
body OF Alan, a revolver poised In
either hand.
Haiti" she ordered imperativciy.
Hands up!"
The three who had allghted obeyed
without moments hesitation: her
fathers creatures. they knew the
daughters temper far too we'll TO
dream OF opposing her will
In the six hands that were sill.
houetted against the headlights radi.
ance three revolyers glimmered; but
at her command all three dropped
harmlessiy TO the earth.
Then. sharply. Stand back two
paceBl" she required.
They humored her unanimously.
Darling forward. she picked up and
pockoted the three weapons. then with
ono OF her own singled out the men
she named
Now. Marrophat--and you. Hicks
pick Mr. Law up and carry him into
tho car And treat him geptly. mind!
II ono OF you lifts finger TO harm
him. that one shall answer to me"
still none yenturcd TO dispute her,
Tho two men designated. without
sign Of dlsinolination. stepped forward.
one lifted Alan Law by the shoulders;
tho other took the legs. Between them
they bore him with every care toward
the motor car.
But now u second viii manifested
itself. The man In the rear seat lifted
up a weirdly sonorous voice:
stop" he cried. stop this nom
senscl Drop that mani Judith. l
command you"
'ne SILENT" the girl cut In sharply.
II command here--if It's necessary to
tell you"
There was pause OF astonishment.
Then the old man broke out in exas-
pcratlon that threatened TO wax into
fury: judith! What do you mean by
this? Has II indeed como 10 this that
my own daughter defes me TO my
fnco9"
Apparently" she shot back. with
u short laugh Judge for yourseifi"
Have you forgotten your vow 70
met"
mo But take Il back and cancel
It: that Is my privilege. ! believe. =.
Silencol" she stormed as he strove
TO galnsay her, "Silence--do you
hear?-or II viii be the worse for
youI'
As well command the sea to stiil
It's voice: her father raged like n mad
man that no was. for tho time being
dlvested OF his habitual mask OF frigid
heartlessness.
And seeing that there was no other
way OF quieting him. the girl turned
to the third man.
Now Jimmy" she said erisply.
Into that car--and be quick about Il
and gag him!"
III you do" her father foamed. I'm
have your life"
A flourish OF her weapons gained
instant obedience.
She stepped up on tho running board
and shot quick. searching glance
at the face OF the chauffeur.
Straight ahead. my mani" she said.
MAKO TOT tho nearest pass tnrouEh
those hills yonder. and don't delay
unless you are anxious for trouble. on
you gol"
The car began to move. She swept
Tho three men In the desert a mocking
bow. jumped into the body OF the car
and slammed the door.
They made no effort to plead their
cause and secure passage even as far
rs tho edge OF the desert; doubtless
hey knew too well tho futility OF that.
sho thought. as she settled back In a
seat. chuckling with the memory of
hose three masks OF dismay unmiti.
gated.
II was not until Aye. minutes later.
when she Strengthened up from making
Alan comfortable that she realized
What had made them 80 content to
lbide by her win