The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1917-01-10

You promised me full share.
Eyes, and that means third of the
net proceeds, now that Nogen is out OF
the way. Only, remember, you get
nothing-none of us gets cent more
out of tiff Hardy stays. It's up to
you now, Charlie. You turn the trick
and get your share or you fall down
lose share and job, and go to the guard
hOuse-on your way to the federal
penitentiary. Which is 1t to bel"
Redbear's ratlike grin had changed
to the grimace of a rabid coyote.
Curse him ~ he snarled. I'm make
him run clean to town"
Good boyT praised vandervyn
Had your breakfast? Yes? Then
trOt up to the agency and pass the
time of day to the chiefs as they come
in. 1t will help things along to post
them beforehand. Don't forget that
Hardy is cold-hearted army martinez
who despises Indians. He is planning
to stop all issue goods, and intends to
punish the chiefs for the killing OF No
gen. But If he leaves the reservation,
1 become the agent. I will make no
trouble over NOgen, and will see that
the government keeps giving issue
goods to the tribe for long time.
That's the talk. Now trot along and
get them screwed up"
"Oinna?" said Redbear
Don't waste time going buck" re.
piled Vandervyn. 'T'll stop and tell
your sister not to expect you home I'M
til after the council. Get busy-walt.
We can work in the police. Tell them
they are ordered Ia walt at the guard
house until the council is under way
They are then to march around and
post themselves behind Hardy. fully
armed. If the chiefs get angry, they
are to close up around Hardy. Are you
on?"
Redbear responded with an eager
nod. and started of at jog trot Van
dervyn smiled, turned his pony about.
and rode back to the cabin. Without
dismounting. he reached down and
knocked. the door opened u scant inch
and Oinna peeped out at the visitor.
" To" he said In an Indifferent tone.
Il brought word to your brother that
he was wanted at once. Told him |
would let you know. He will not be
home until after the council"
Thank you, sir" murmured the girl.
mo trouble at ALL" replied Wander
vyn. ''You don't happen to have II
drink of good water handy, do your
Instructive hospitality overcame the
girls shyness. Her tall young figure
door swung open.
II boil the water. DO you like tear
she asked in IA fiutellke voice.
"All right"
When she returned to the door, he
was tightening his saddle girth. He
kept her waiting several moments be-
fore he turned to take the cup OF tea
The hand that held the cup was rough
from hard work. but the girls cheap
calico dress was neat and clean and II
covered form as supple and erect US
a reed. Unlike her brother. she had In
herited only the good features Of her
parents. The blend OF types apparent
IN her face was far from unpleasing.
She kept her soft brown eyes shyly
downcast. Yet she must have watched
AA'AA N'NfAAAs lAti AOhb
The tea was hot He slipped it slowly
and gloated on the girls confusion. I'm
able longer to endure the strain. Olnna
at last faltered in timid desperation:
''You-you are Mr.. Van. Charlie-he
said you and lie are partners"
''Partners?" repeated Vandervyn with
a quick frown. HE said that?"
The girl shrank back. 'Please, sir,
he didn't mean anything wrong"
What more did he say?"
Nothing that. Please. It's
only his way of talking"
That's all right. Don't be afraid"
treasured her with quick
change to smiling frleudllness. 81 AIN
Charles best friend"
"Oh, thank you. thank you He is
my only brother. We have nobody
else; only ourselves"
In her gratitude the girl forgot her
She raised her
soft eyes and looked full at Wander
vyn. He smiled and bent nearer.
Though she blushed scarlet, she was
unable to turn her gaze away from his
ardent blue eyes.
"O-ee-nah," he drew out her name In
he caressing tone that he would have
I'd in fondling pet dog.
he smiled even as she trembled. He