The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-27
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TWENTIETH EPISODE
Liberty, a Daughter Of the U.
S. A.

IIueTty, q Uaugnter OF the U.
S. A.
After the death OF Pancho, Liberty
Ind Pedro left the house and went to
the quarters Of the poems at the rear
lof the ranch, for the purpose Of view
ing the body Of Lopez, to be sure that
there was no mistake.
He had been placed on a cot in one
corner Of the room, and, as Liberty
Igazed on all that was left Of the bandit
leader, she reviewed the pain and ter
ITor this man had subjected her to.
And vet, 10 she stood there she could
hardly suppress her admiration for his
courage and determination.
The attitude Of Pedro was entirely
different. He expressed intense salts
faction " the dead leader, and, with
II gentle rebuke from Liberty, the two
left and returned to the house to pack
their things preparatory to leaving for
the border.
Later, when the sun was well on its
NAY towards the western horizon. Lib
lerty. leaving some Of the poems In
charge Of the hacienda, came out and
mounted Z fresh horse which had been
brought up By Pedro, who took his
place on another beside hers, and the
two started away.
Arriving ct the point where Rutledge
had found the Major, the two crossed
the border and were halted by Q n
try. Liberty identified herself.
Liberty and Pedro rode or to the
barracks. where they were received
with cheers and escorted to General
Latham's headquarters.
The general was . l~ne-looking old
gentleman, with true military bearing.
who had spent most Of his years fight
ing Nexicans and Indians In Texas and
around the border. Ills hair and whisk-
err were AZ white al the sn0w-capped
peaks Of the Sierras, but his eyes con-
tanned the fre Of youth and disclosed
the rugged tenderness behind them. He
rose as Liberty entered, md stepping
In front Of Q table Uttered with letters
and papers, put out his hand.
.Tve heard Of you" he began - he
grasped her hand. II knew Colonel
Horton very well. He was q Of the
best fighters We ever had In these
parts" Then. % his eyes sparkled %
they looked down into the two big
ones which were upturned to him, he
added: "But I guess you've inherited
lot Of II"
"A girl who lives near the border
has to know something about light
ing replied Liberty.
"Now then, what can We do for
your inquired the general. This Is
only q barracks: there isn't much here
70 entertain with, but what VI have
- ct your disposal"
II thought Major Winston and Cap
tain Rutledge were herei" she replied.
1Y0u were right" answered the gen.
eral Is he returned to his work. "'They
were here, but, they have both gone
10 Washington" Then az he studied
1.-THE countenance Of his visitor: "the
captain left . couple OF days ago. The
Major left yesterday"
sWashington1" murmured Liberty
thoughtfully. Then she added In q
tone Of surprise; what could have
taken them there2"
Haven't the slightest idea" replied
General Latham. perhaps they've
gone there to enter politics"
"Isn't there some way ! can reach
them BY wire1" asked Liberty. some.
what distressed and perplexed.
III you'll Just write your message
think ! cnn locate the Major" said
the general.
He handed her ! telegraph blank
md she wrote 4 message to the Major
Informing him Of the death Of Lopez
and Of the escape Of herself and Pedro
ACROSS the bordee. When she had IN
ished she handed Il to the general. Il
think that might interest you." she
remarked.
sAlust I rsal itf' inquired the ON,
Ger ~ be aceeDe0d It from her and
hesitated. N
1T will relieve your mind" ahe X.
turned smiling" and I think viii AFFECT
your duties somewhat"
The general was somewhat puzzled
~ he raised the message and fe9d ita
contents. His countenance gradually
changed from surprise to satisfaction,
Tor Il we1 the 1rst news ~ had ~
ceived q the death Of Lopex He
dropped the message ana Immediately
became lnterested n further detaila
nbout tn end of the bandit chief.
How "a 4 happenf' - Inquired
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ne - shot u : duel With Panchc
1epn.s - replied
sPancAo Leon1 That, name sounds
nemillar ~ me- pondered the general.
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