The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-01-06
CHAPTER XIV.
The Norther.

"On, now tney are uaSnlng
along! Listen how the man
, lashing his whip over those four
horses. Wish we could see 'em-must
be grand tearing along at that rater'
The stage was rapidly coming up
abreast Of them. and Wllfred felt her
grasp tighten. There was a fash OF
lights, a glimpse OF the drivers face ms
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 n minute or two
the wind seemed 10 blow out
my poor Brickr' Lahoma walled.
do you think he'll take good enough
care OF himself from what I wrote In
my lettersf But no. he doesn't think
Red Kimball Is coming yet. for ! didn't
know Il TIL after I'D written. He's
with Bin now. waiting for another let
ter. Or for telegram"
mo. no. Lahoma." wIlfred tried to
sooth her. "IIe has been hiding for
days. Why should he come out just
at the wrong timer You wrote that
you'd not send any more messages.
Brick will he on the lookout for Kim.
ball lie Il sure TO be watching out for
him"
II know Brick" Inhoma protested.
seemingly all at once overcome 10y the
fatigues OF her journey and the hope
lessness OF the situation. 81 was afraid
he wouldn't agree to hide nj ALL and
N.a
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 grieye. I'm sure
Brick Is In a safe place"
swell. 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 II Is cold
right now. We must hurry on. Will
fred"
There's one comfort" said Wilfred
a. they retraced their way toward the
trail Mr.. Gledware won't appear as
q witness against Brick. Wen get
him cleared easy enough"
But Mr.. Gledware will appear
against him. and he'll swear anything
that Red Kimball wants"
81 thought he agreed to do that only
on condition that certain pin
"Yes. but Red Kimball brought him
that pin Just before ! left"
Brought him the pin that the Indian
hadr'
"Yes. the pearl and onyx pin. And
Mr.. Gledware seemed to consider II 30
important that ! know Red Feather
would never have given II up while he
had life"
Then
Lahoma shuddered. "Yes. You see
now what a 6end Red Kimball Is. And
you know now what q hold he has
over Mr.. Gledware- can make him tes-
tify In such way as to ruin my poor
Brick. II Brick knew this he'd under
stand how important II Is TO fee for
his life and never. never let himself be
taken. But he thinks nobody could get
the better Of Red Feather. You see. II
he Just dreamed what has happened
he'd know Mr.. Gledware can convict
him."
ave must reach Brick Wilcox be-
fore Red Kimball gets his warrant"
exclaimed Wnfred desperately.
Eyes. we must we must" Lahoma
was growing slightly hystericaL II
won't mind any hardship. any danger.
But what are We TO dor 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, I'VE
can only mount again and go rs fast
as my miserable beast can travel. hop
Ing for some chance 10 come our way
We have the advantage OF not being
In the stage. where Kimball could keen
an eye on u.s."
II ought 10 be more thankful for
that than ! 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 II will give us n chance 10
talk by the way, do Won feel ready
for supperT From his overcoat peck
Of 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 VII
fred's horse. By dint OF constant urg-
ing Il was kept going faster than a
walk. though II was obsessed by
consuming desire TO lie down. In or
der TO keep Lahoma's mind from
dwelling on their difficulties aud on
Bricks peril the young man maintain