The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1917-11-16

what was going on from the people at
the next ranch. But expected to dino
him here, too"
allow did you manage to get herer
II hardly know. just wouldn't let
'em stop me. This lieutenant wouldn't
let me In until told him I was from
Monterey with important news. don't
remember all did tell him. I tried to
get here last night, but had trouble.
They caught me. and had to buy my
way through. I've bribed and bullied
and lied clear from Romero. I reckon
they couldn't imagine I'd risk being
here If l wasn't friend"
II was more Dawes tone than his
words that reused Alaire to an appre.
citation Of what he said.
"Are you alone?" she asked, In vague
dismay. "Then what are we going
to dot"
II don't know yet. Ny plans ended
here"
"Davei You rode in Just to nnd mel
Just to be with mel"
ayes. And to get him." Alaire saw
his face twitch. and realized that It
was very haggard, very old and tired.
They lifted my guns-a bunch Of fel.
lows ut the Rio Negro crossing. Some
of them were drunk and wouldn't be-
lieve was an amigo. So finally had
to ride for It"
"Can't you take me awayr she
asked, family. "What will you do
when-he comes"
Il reckon I'll manage him somehow"
His grip upon her frightened painfully,
and she could feel him tremble. II
was afraid I wouldn't find you. l.
o God, Alaire" He buried his face
In her hair.
II had Mt terrible scene with him last
night. He insists upon marrying ma
IL was hoping you'd come"
"How could I. when nobody knew
where you were"
didn't you knowi wrote you" He
shook his head. 'IThen how did you
learn"
From Jose. caught him within an
hour Of the murder. and made him tell
me everything"
Alaire's eyes dilated; she held her.
self away, saying. breathleSsly: "Mur.
der! Is that what 1t vast He-Lon-
gorio-told me something quite differ.
emit"
Naturally. 1t was he who hired Jose
to do the shooting"
"Oh-hw Alaire hid her face In her
hands. She looked up again quickly.
however. and her cheeks were white.
Then he won't spare you. Dave" She
choked for an instant. ave must get
away before he comes. There must be
some way Of escape. Think"
I'm pretty tired to think. I'm pretty
near played out" he confessed.
They're watching me. but they'd
let you CO."
"Now that I'm here I'm going to stay
until"
She interrupted. crying his name
loudly. "Dave"
eyes. What is III"
"Wait! Let me think" She closed
her eyes; her brows drew together a.
II in the labor Of concentration. When
she lifted her lids her eyes were alight
her voice was eager. II know how. !
see 1t. He won't dare But you must
do what tell you"
"Of course"
"No questions. Understandr'
When he nodded impatiently she ran
to the door and. flinging It open. called
down the hall:
"Father! Father O'Afailey! Quick |"
Then she summoned Dolores.
The priest answered: he hurried
from his room and. with q dnxed lack
Of comprehension. acknowledged his
swift introduction to Dave. Alaire was
keenly alive ind vibrant with purpose
now. Dolores, too. came running. and
while the men were exchanging greet.
ings her mistress murmured something
In her ear, then hastened her depar-
ture with quick push. Turning upon
the others, Alaire explained:
"Tve sent for some of the women.
and they'll be here In minute. Fa.
ther. this man has come for me. He
loves me. VIII you marry u before
Longorio arrivesf'
"Alairei" Dave exclaimed.
She stilied him with q gesture
"Quick! VIII your
Father O'Malley was bewildered. =
don't understand" he expostulated.