Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-07-07
copyright by Harper { Brothers
CHAPTER X-Coninued.

But as If his thoughts were telepa-
tbic messages, she die the very thing
he feared.
1--WE won't be in before midnight"
abe said, but I'll send you to Jones'
Vile In the morning"
Thank you, ma'am-TH have to go
right through"
I'M get you there In time for bust
ness. We've gained a reputation for
inhOspitableness at Las Palmas that
want to overcome. Mr.. Austin ought
10 know" she added, 'about this-mat-
ter We were discussing, and want him
% meet you"
ALE has!' Dave SAID shortly; and
at his tone Alaire looked up.
"Sow She studied his grim face.
And you quarreled?"
I'D really prefer to go on, ma'am.
IT, get to Jonesville somehow"
"You refuse-to stay under his
roof"
That's about It,"
I'm sorry" She did not ask for
further explanation.
The windows Of Las Palmas were
black. the house silent, when they
arrived at their journeys end; DOlo-
res was fretful, and her mistress ached
ia every bone. When Jose had helped
his countrywoman into the house,
Aaire said:
IF YOU insist upon going through,
you must take the car. You can re-
turn it tomorrow"
"And-about PanfloT" Dave queried.
"Wait Perhaps I'll decide what is
best to do in the meantime. Good
night"
Law took her extended hand. Alaire
was glad that he did not fondle it in
thar detestable Mexican fashion Of
which she had lately experienced so
much glad that the grasp of his long
strong fingers was merely firm and
friendly. When he stepped back into
the car and drove off through the
nisnt she stood for some time looking
after him.
Blaze Jones had insisted that Dave
live at his house, and the Ranger had
accepted the invitation; but as 1t was
late when the latter arrived at Jones'
vile, he went to the hotel for a few
hours rest. When he drove his bor-
f9"ed machine up to the Jones house
about breakfast time, both Blaze anG
Faioma were delighted TO see him.
"SaT, now! What you doing rolling
around in a gasoline go-devu?" the
elder man inquired, and Law was
forced to explain.
ta5her has never learned to drive
car without yelling Gee and Haw.'"
laughed PaIoma "And he thinks he
ms tide 20 the whole road, too. You
Sao" these Mexicans are slow about
i1a,1s their wagons to one side. Wen,
rather got mad one day. and when a
Team refused him the right Of way, he
warped out his revolver and fred"
Blaze smiled broadly. 1T worked
great And believe me. them Greasers
''lN 70 the ditch. I went through like
bot wind, but I shot up sixty-five
% ridges between here and town"
Why didn't Mrs. Austin ask you to
S.4F all night at Las PalmasY the
GIL inquired Of Dave.
"She did"
Wonderful" Paloma's surprise
was evidently sincere. ST suppose you
refused because Of the way Ed treated
!ol. Tell me, Is she nicer"
She's lovely"
4Als vehement declaration brought
d sudden CLEAN Of interest into the
Q9esttoner's eyes.
tAey say she has the most won
-4l gowns and jewels. and dresses
-'' -luner every night. Weu'-Palo-
-'4 tossed her head-"Tm going 70
vaItuo '-'0'' wv Aou
Now don't you start riggin' your
eI up for meals" Blaze said. warn
-7.' First thing I know, you'll have
~ tuil-dress suit, spillin' SOUP
u. shirt" Then to his guest he
.saIaed feelingly: 81 don't know
-at come over Paloma lately; this
afessmaker has plumb stampeded
1rr Somebody'd ought 10 run that
me out Of town before she ruins
4e is e very nice woman" COM
"l.y declared the daughter; but
| father snorted loudly.
- couldn't associate with such
l< But you're proud"
So an that" Blaze defended him
d., / know her husband, and he's
I~1 hombre. He backed me M
- -. d "aferin' trough and told my
-ie yesterday. He said I'd be
~ twice and have many children.
said / loved widows. o-i unless 7
r.. poisoned nv dark lady I'd live
e'shty years ole. If I'd had a gun
- --e' I'd have busted him for some
IN .7 things he said. "A dark ladvl
1- .9 ais wife. 1 give you warrdn'
ma, ma aon't. you ask her 20 stay for
r. People like them are danger
lo7're too silly said Pslons.