Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-08

DOrr. Ruth Gallon and Thorn.
ETSzSSS MS Kane together to discuss
- the problems before them.
The papers so necessary for the con.
summation of the deal that Everett
had proposed were again lost. Where
they were gone. whether they had in
deed fallen into Wilkerson's hands.
none could tell. But more immediate
yet was the need of eXtricatins John.
Two plain clothes men already sat near
by. ready to take him to prison ON II
charge of killing Henry Pell
Its really only formality." said
the manager of the hotel. The man
was robber and Mr. Dorr tried to
capture him. as he had every right TO
do, and the man was killed"
This failed to comfort Ruth. To her
mind the presence of the burly officers
the fact that John Dorr was under ar
rest in strange city. made her feel
that her burdens were too great to
bear. She sat holding the old cook $
hand till Everett should come. He
had already telephoned, and she tried
to be brave till he should come.
Everett arrived and the moment she
saw him she heaved sigh of relief
He was so capable looking. so COOL so
genuinely cordial to John that even
Tom Kane softened his grim visage a
little.
I'm under arrest" John told him
1.-The officers were good enough to LET
me stay here till you came. Now !
must be off Let me introduce you all
around"
This DONE John Dorr went on. They
can tell you all about things. and
when you've learned the worst come
down and get me out. if you can
Everett agreed. and Dorr rose, and
with smile said goodby to his com
panions. As he left the hotel with an
officer on either side Of him Ruth broke
down and cried. Tom Kane comforted
her as best he could till Everett sug-
gested that they had best 60 to some
more private place and discuss mat.
tiers.
In Ruth's room she and the cook ex.
planned affairs briefly, Everett follow
ing their narrative carefully up to the
incidents of the night before When
Ruth had finished and the cook was
silent Everett thought moment, then
he laughed.
II don't mean to make fun of all,
this" he apologized. but I've known
John Dorr for years and this is pre-
cisely the kind Of trouble be reveIs in .
But he's in jail" Ruth protested
tearfully.
True enough" was the reply THAT
is the first thing | must do. get him
out I'll be off now and see the dis
trict attorney and bail him ont"
please hurry!' Ruth pleaded
Don't worry" was the cheerful re
spouse moment later he was gone
promising to bring John back witt
him.
What do you think of Mr.. Everett!
Ruth demanded OF Tom Kane
The old man lit his pipe and scru-
tinized the ceiling. Well" be said
judicially. considering the looks OF
them on Wilkerson's side and them Oh
Johns side. ! should think that this
Everett was on the right side"
With this judgment she had to bt
content. But she insisted that he tel
her all about the conditions at thu
Master Key" mine. II know you have
not told me all the truth" she said.
We'll" he answered her. there!
not much to tell one way and heal
in another The mines PRACTICAL,
shut down. You know first you wen
away. then John and then Wilkerson
Pretty much all was left was me ant
Bill Tnbbs. Bill. he kind OF represent
ed Wilkerson. and stuck up for John