Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-01-06
XIV.
The Norther.

Is 1dSuulS his whip over those four
horses. Wish we could see 'em-must
be grand tearing along at that rate!'
The stage was rapidly coming Ut
abreast Of them, and Wilfred felt her
grasp tighten. There was a flash Of
lights, a glimpse Of the drivers face as
of creased leather as he raised his whip
above his head, then noise and cloud of
dust passed on and the lights became
trailing sparks that in a minute or two
the wind seemed to blow out.
MY poor Brick" L.ahoma walled.
DO you think he'll take good enough
care Of himself from what l wrote in
my letters? But no, he doesn't think
Red himball Is coming yet, for 1 didn't
know it till after I'd written. He's
with Bill now, waiting for another let
ter. Or for a telegram"
"No, no., Lahoma," Wilfred tried to
sooth her. Gle has been hiding for
days. Why should he come out just
at the wrong time? You wrote that
you'd not send any more messages.
Brick will be on the lookout for Kim
ball. He is sure to be watching out for
him."
II know Brick" Lahoma protested,
seemingly all at once overcome by the
fatigues Of her journey and the hope
lessness Of the situation. 81 was afraid
he wouldn't agree to hide at all, and
just as soon as you came away and
there wasn't any more prospects Of let
tiers, he'd get lonesome and tire of stay
ing away from home. He's in that
cove this minute, and he'll be there
when Red Kimball takes the sheriff
after him" Her voice quivered with
distress.
Don't be afraid, Lahoma,' urged
Wilfred, slipping his arm protectingly
about her. Don't grieve. I'm sure
Brick is in a safe place"
"Well, I'm not in danger" said Laho-
ma. withdrawing from his involuntary
embrace. Don't take me for Brick.
Maybe you're right; but, no, I'm sure
he wouldn't be willing to stay out in
the mountains week after week-and
during these cold nights, for it is cold
right now. We must hurry on. Will
fred"
There's one comfort" said Wilfred
as they retraced their way toward the
trail. 'Mr. Gledware won't appear as
a witness against Brick. Well get
him cleared easy enough"
But Mr.. Gledware will appear
against him. and hell swear anything
that Red Kimball wants"
Il thought he agreed to do that only
on condition that a certain PIN
Eyes, but Red Kimball brought him
that pin just before / left"
Brought him the pin that the Indian
bad?"
eyes, the pearl and onyx pin. And
Mr.. Gledware seemed to consider it so
important that / know Red Feather
would never have given it up while he
had life"
"Then"-
Lahoma shuddered. Yes. You see
now what a fend Red Kimball is. And
you know now what a hold he has
over Mr.. Gledware-can make him tes-
tify in such Il way as to ruin my poor
Brick. If Brick knew this he'd under
stand how important it is to flee for
his Life and never. never let himself be
taken. But he thinks nobody could get
the better of Red Feather. You see, if
he just dreamed what has happened
he'd know Mr.. Gledware can convict
him."
"We must reach Brick Wilcox be-
fore Red Kimball gets his warrant"
exclaimed Wilfred desperately.
eyes. we must-we must" Lahoma
was growing slightly hysterical. II
won't mind any hardship. any danger.
But what are we to do? You won't let
me ride on alone, and you wouldn't be
willing to leave me here and take the
good horse yourself"
you're quite right about that" re-
turned the young man promptly. 1--WE
can only mount again and so as fast
as my miserable beast can travel. hop
ing for some chance to come our way.
We have the advantage Of not being
in the stage, where Kimball could keep
an eye on US"
Il ought to be more thankful for
that than l am" Lahoma sighed.
They mounted. but as they rode for
ward Wilfred's horse Jagged more and
more.
"It's slow sailing" Wilfred remark
ed, "but it will give us a chance to
talk. By the way, do you feel ready
for supper?" From his o%vercoat pock-
ct he drew forth the sandwiches.
After they had eaten and the remain
ing sandwiches had been carefully stow
ed away in Wilfred's %capacious pocket
they pressed forward with renewed
energy on the part of all save VIII
fred's horse. By dint Of constant urg-
ing it was kept going faster than a
walk. though it was obsessed by a
consuming desire to lie down. In or.
der to keep Lahoma's mind from
dwelling on their difficulties and or
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