The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-02-20


ing at racing speed along the dusty
highway. Our mad rush landed us
safely under cover of a wagon shed
just as the storm broke out in all the
fury of a tropical thunder shower.
We dismounted and made ourselves
comfortable atop a hay wagon.
what am thinking of" demanded
Miss Barbara suddenly.
1 hesitated as l gazed into her eyes.
but her glance never wavered.
you are thinking that 1 do not know
you well enough to put a question l
would very much like to put" I an
swered slowly.
Wrong" she responded brightly.
Try again."
"You are thinking that 1 am pre-
sumptious to suppose you would care
to read what you have seen and now
see In my eyes,"
She shook her head.
you are a poor guesser," she an
swered, "or else l have no gift Of facial
expression. Do you give me upF
9" do not" l answered meaningly.
Then what am l thinking OFF, she
demanded, ignoring her slip.
II do not know" l admitted. .
Then I'll tell you," she responded
c~onfidentially. I'm thinking Of food
"Of food?"
"Of plain, everyday, common or gar
den food. I'm hungry"
The girl leaned forward, resting her
elbows on her knees and her chin in
her hands as she made this tragic an
nouncement, and as / watched the com.
ical expression of her eyes my face
gradually relaxed into a smile. She had
outmaneuvered me, and the most grace
full move for me vas to capitulate with
a laugh.
II ought to have guessed the secret"
1 exclaimed, looking at my watch.
But II there are any signs Of clearing
you may still arrive for luncheon. Are
we far from PollicetT"
Were much carer Melton"
"A good idea. Let's take a look at
the weather"
/ jumped from the wagon and held
out my hand as she sprang lightly
from the wheel to the ground. 1t was
still raining, but the thunder was
| sounding fainter with every rumble,
and there were signs Of a break in the
clouds to the west as We peered from
our shelter.
Suppose we saddle the horses and
be ready to start as soon as the rain
stops" I suggested. 1--WE won't have
long to wait"
By the time both of the saddles were
on and the girths adjusted the rain
had stopped, and l concluded that we
had better make the best Of the op-
portunity and try to reach Melton be.
fore it stormed again.
Lets run for it." ! suggested. 4
very WELL" she answered, motion
ing me to swing her into the saddle.
Lets ride to the livery stable, leave
the horses there, and then I'll take you
| to the dearest little bakery What's
that?" she exclaimed as a distant rum
BILE reached our ears.
/ swung her into the saddle and.
rushing into tile road, looked in the
direction of the noise. One glance was
sufficient, and, darting back to the
shed. l sprang upon my horse.
Its a runaway team coming this
way-just crossed the bridget" / shout
ed, urging my horse forward.
"What are you going to doT she ex-
claimed, following me closely.
"Stop it If I can" l answered. Look
out for yourself!'
The team was less than a hundred
yards away as | spoke, and it was com-
ing at whirlwind speed. but c~alculat-
ed that the heavy coach, which was
swerving from side to side, and the
slight up grade would check the fright
ened horses before they reached my
stand. Even as this thought crossed my
mind their pace slackened. and then, to
my amazement, l saw the driver raise
his whip and lay lash after lash upon
their q%uivering TANKS.
"Stop. The mans mad. Don't try
A piercing shrek from the carriage
cut of my companions warning. and
In another instant the team was upon
me. l was In full motion when my
hand grasped the rein Of the nigh