The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-04-12

:Seagrue was not for an instant to be
sweryed from his purpose. Get that
whelp," he shouted. pointing at Spike.
I'll look out for the girl"
Albeit with the poor stomach, Lug
and Bill attacked the powerful outlaw.
Helen, looking distractedly for
weapon Of defense. saw the explosive
cylinders. A blow struck by Lug from
behind had stunned Spike. He lay
helpless and the three men turned to
secure Helen. STOPPING swiftly, she
picked up cylinder and stood at bay.
Come another foot and III smash this
IL it kills every one ofNsqe sshsr csted.'
reckless of consequence.
Lug and Bill halted in terror-they
knew il she carried out her threat Il
meant death to them. .alk SeGgrue'S
was the harder nature. Throw It Il
you dare" he cried. tauntingly. He
knew she would not commit suicides
Together, boys" he shouted s"rush
her" y -
"seagrue," cried voice from the
window behind Helen. get back!"'
Storm had gained q hip of the roof
commanding the room and thrustins
his hand through the window covered
the men inside with Z revolver.
Helen laid her dangerous cylinder
down. Storm handed, her the pistol.
Keep them covered tn get In,
Helen!"
The window proved dimcult to ne.
gotiate. Storm tried to drop inside
from it, and Helen turned to help him.
In doing so, she left the three IN in.
,,stant uncovered. They sprang through
the door and down the stairs. Lug
and Bill made for the car. NO. shout,
ed Seagrue, hide"
Helen and Storm bent over Spike.
He lay, dazed. When he was able to
help himself little and with their
aid could rise to- his feet. they aup.
ported him downstairs
Their enemies were. nowhere to be
seen. But in the roadway stood Sea.
grue's machine. No member Of the
party had scruple about cOnfiscatihg
it. Spike and Storm, together, soon
mad the engine turning and they put
Helen in on the seat where she had
so lately lain helpless. and drove back
with her to Rhinelander's camp. where
they found him anxiously awaiting
news of his endangered protegee.
He greeted the sight OF Helen witt,
rejoicing, but his features darkened
when his eyes fell on the redoubtabl0
Spike. Helen and Storm, enjoying the
mystery of the situation, allowed the
amazement ON Rhinelander's face to
grow. as he looked from them to Spike,
and from Spike to Helen and Storm!
for an explanation.
Yes cried Helen, laughing at her
foster uncle. Il know it looks strange,
to see US three in friendly, company.
doesn't it? But we're 'friends-aren't
we, Spike?" $500.
Spike looked at her. YOURS my
friend. sure,' he muttered.
Rhinelander, incredulous, pointed at
Spike. "Have you brought him here
to hang him?" he exclaimed. III that
Fellow had anything to do with steal.
ing you from the train. I'll help pull
the rope myself"
No. cried Helen, whose eyes
sparkled with the fun of the puzzle.
I'VE didn't bring him here to hang
him. We brought him here to eat the
best Sunday dinner you ever served
in construction camp"
You're to carve the roast for him
yourself" interposed Storm.
You've both gone crazy" declared
Rhinelander. weakening.
No. persisted HELM, ~instead Of
Spikes being to blame for my disap-
pearance, I'm afraid should never
have lived to see you again. Uncle