The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
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But we cannot run any chances
and shall have to use one of our prisoners
to help you; release the Pinkerton man,
he Is the safer, and bring him here"
He disappeared, returning scarcely
a moment later, gripping the fellow
firmly by the collar, and thrusting
him forward into the light of the lamp.
Kelly" l said sternly, ''pay strict
attention to what I say. You don't
care anything for this gang of outlaws.
You're with them because you thought
you saw chance for little easy money.
That's the truth isn't it?"
He grinned, yet not altogether with
good humOr, but held silent.
Il thought so. Now my money
IS Just as good as theirs. This nights
work Is going to cost you your job
likely, and a little additional cash,
together with a chance to get away
safely, Is worth considering"
1t was, sor''
Sensible decision, Kelly. You are
going to help run this machine out of
the hangar, and give it a start for
flying De Vigne here will tell you
the hangar, and give it stalt for flying.
DE Vlgne here will tell you exactly
what to do, and he'll put a bullet In
you if you don't do it. IF you play
fair he'll give you this roll of bills, and
turn you loose as soon as we are off
Do you agree to this?"
Wild all me heart, sor.'
DE VIgne thrust the roll displayed
into his own pocket, taking care to
flourish a revolver as he did so, and the
eyes of the Irishman blinked In the
light as l watched him narrowly
He was a treacherous scoundrel, but
he could not afford to play Us false.
However 1t might be well to make him
realize what his chances were. l
laid a hand on De Vigne's shoulder
Now, Kelly, mark my words.
This Is a case of either life or death
with you. This man here is a soldier,
under my orders. He will do exactly
show any sign of treachery, he'll
shoot you down as he would a dog.
You understand that?"
The mans shifting eyes were upon
the girl, but in the silence, they left
her face and sought mine
Oh do sor; sure an Dim no crazy
fool Whut fer would OF be tryin'
contemptuously. Ter hell wild the
Dutch"
l could not but notice the expression
of disgust on Miss Probyn's face.
Then we are ready. De Vigne,
bring the coats and caps here-my
own, and the suit for the lady"
OHi, Monsieur"
SiiO SdSp6ttj stepping IOTWaIQ
and clasping my arm "You forgetI
IL said I would not"
And did you ever suppose I would
abide by that decision?' I interrupted,
meeting her gaze fairly. THAT 1
would leave you here, and depart
alone? Do you not know me better
than that?"
L fear do not know you at all.
Do you actually mean you VIII force
me to go?"
mo- MademoiseIle; only to make
a choice We either both go, or we
both stay; the decision Is entirely
your own Here Is De Vigne now,
with the suits. VIII you accept yours?''
and l held the garment out toward her.
There was a moment Of silence,
her eyes resting on mine, her breath
coming quickly. I know there was
both hrmness and pleading In my face,
but what else 1t may have also revealed
to her questioning gaze / cannot tell.
1t seemed to me q long while before
she moved, as though my heart had
actually stopped beating IN fear of
her decision Then her eyes sank,