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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
CARR VALLEY

Mary Bodendein spent last week
with her cousin, Fannie Bodendein.
Albert Franks has purchased new
Oakland car.
Misses Bertha and Hattie BOltzman
left Friday for their home at Webster
for a few weeks vacation, as their
schools are closed on account Of the
small pOx.
Frank Deitzman spent a few days
Of last week on Willow Creek fox
hunting.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Williams of Iron.
ton spent a few days of last week at
the Jack Williams home.
Eugene Gasser and family spent
Sunday at the John Moll home at Caz
enovia.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
CASStL.L

Little Josephine Paepke was badly
injured by a fall from a wagon one
morning last week. She struck her
head on the frozen ground, a bone in
the skull being displaced. The physi-
clan who was called thinks the bone
will return to place in time.
Marion Ferris spent Saturday and
Sunday with his mother at Helena.
Miss Ada Pierce and Harry Hearn
attended Sunday-school and preaching
service in Arena on Sunday. The ice
bridge is in excellent condition for
foot passengers, but as yet no teams
have crossed the river.
There will be a Christmas tree and
entertainment in TIE Evangelical
church here Saturday evening, Deem
Der %.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20

Mrs. Soloman King spent few days
last week in Madison with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Edgar Quinn.
Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Siebecker OF
Baraboo were in town Monday.
Miss Emma hide was recent guest
of relatives in Baraboo and vicinity.
Mrs. Taylor of Chicago was a re
cent guest of her father, |. j. Norris
Mrs. L. G. Halbman was a recent
guest of her sister, Mrs. A. E. Baum
garten, at Elroy.
Mrs. Francis Haines was a recent
Baraboo> caller.
Mrs. Blackman of Lodi was guest
of friends here Wednesday,
Mrs. M. T. Martin was BaraboC
caller Thursday.
Miss Ella Gross went Saturday tC
Poplar Grove, ILL.,, and will also be
guest of her uncle, Thomas Corcoran
and wife at Alton.
Daniel Kennedy returned Monday
from Fond du Lace where he was
guest of his brother, who is i'll.
MI. anu MIS- w. u o1OW LII 1875 spun
a. pleasant evening with friends Mon
day in honor of their wedding ami
versary.
Mrs. w. OKeefe spent Sunday in
Baraboo.
Kenneth Odekirk arrived Friday
from ST. Paul to be guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Odekirk until
Monday. He has enlisted in medical
department, hospital corps, U. S. reg
ular army, and departed for Fort
Smelling, Mimi, to remain short
time before going to Jacksonville, Fla
His sisters, Mrs. P. Wanamaker OF
Madison and Mrs. George Holt and
children of Delton, and brother, Os-
mon Odekirk, and wife Of Madison
spent Sunday with him at the paren-
tai home.
Mrs. H. r. Pigg and daughters Alice
and Ruth spent Saturday in Madison.
E. L. Gross was in Baraboo one day
this week.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
COUNTY RED CROSS
WORK EXCELLENT

Miss Luise Gattiker has returned
from the annual meeting of the Amer
lean Red Cross at Washington, D. c.,
Woodrow Wilson being elected presi-
dent and William III. Taft chairman.
The latter presided much of the time
and reports were given of the work
done the past year. There are now
about 1000 from this country in the
service of the Red Cross in Europe,
many of whom are working without
pay. Some accept just enough to
meet their. actual expenses. Not only
are those in Europe being aided, but
during the past year many calls this
side the sea have met responses, the
last being the holocaust at Halifax.
Boston is so we'll organized that re-
lief train was soon on the way after
the news had been received in the
Massachusetts metropolis.
Responding to Calls
While the meeting was in progress
in Washington it was announced that
an order had come from France for
5000 absorbent pillows This will be
filled at once.
All of the requests from abroad
have been met, including $4,000 for
toys for Belgian children. This mon
ey could not come from the funds
of the Red Cross, but a worker came
forward with the money for the toys.
The Red Cross ifs erecting a large
administration building in Washing
ton, much of the money being provid-
ed by wealthy citizens of this repub-
lie
There are soldiers everywhere IN
Washington. Light is conserved, the
hotels are crowded, help is scarce,
and the whole atmosphere is that OF
war. The wounded are there from
France, many are on the way over,
and every young man who cannot get
into the army is filled with regret.
While in Washington, Miss Gatti-
ker met Mrs Mclaughlin (wife of
Admiral McLaughIfn) who is at Nle
head Of the work in the District OF
Columbia. The wOrkrooms there are
kept clean, neat and are made attract
i've. Some new rgulaiteons will be
adopted for the workrooms in Bara-
boo.
None Better Than Sank County
All the work done in the country is
inspected and the articles prepared
by the ladies in Sank county is up to
| the standard-in fact, there is none
better. This will be pleasant news
to those who are so diligently and
faithfully working in this noble cause
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
Merrimack Department

By Our Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Parks and
daughter of Madison spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Parks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Parks were Bar
aboo callers Saturday.
Mrs. Paul Gallus, Mrs. Orr Dodge,
Mrs. w. Schultz, Mrs. D. Dryer, Miss
Cornelia Blackjack were in Baraboo
Monday.
Mrs. Thomas Ryan of Madison and
Charles Dennis Of Baraboo were guests
Sunday of the latter's mother, Mrs.
Mary Dennis.
William O'Keefe went Monday to
Baraboo, called by the death of John
Carroll. His son William of West
Merrimack called there on Saturday
evening.
Miss Ruth Pigg will lead Epworth
League on Sunday evening Subject,
"The Birth of Love-"
There will be box social and exer-
cises in the Fitzsimmons district on
Wednesday evening and in the Hill
district on Thursday evening. The
tachers are Mrs. Fred fisher and
Miss Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Gross enter
! taned a few friends Tuesday evening.
There will be joint installation Of
officers for the r. N. of A. and the M.
w. of A and families on January 5,
1918.
The Red Cross meeting will be at
the parsonage with Mrs. Hallock on
Tuesday, December IS.
George Dennis arrived Saturday
from Camp Grant, returning Sunday,
and will be moved to a point in the
south this week.
Mrs William Parks was in Baraboo
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mccormick were
recent Baraboo callers.
The community Christmas tree and
exercises will be held at the M. e.
church instead of the schoolhouse on
Friday evening, December Fl.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20

Tielke in Sumpter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. William Zim-
norman, daughter on December 16.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. l. Kindschi Of Prai-
RE du Sac spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Kath. Sprecher in Sank.
Mr. and Mrs. John Buerki, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rich Knoni and Miss Meta Meyer
were Madison visitors Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. William Becker of
Prairie du Sac were Sunday guests of
their son Carl here.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
PRIZES At TIE
STATE MEETING

To the Editor:
l notice in a recent issue of 'The
News" an article about the premiums
awarded at the recent horticultural
meeting at Madison, which l presume
was copied from the Wisconsin State
Journal. This report was very incor-
rect. The article states that Carl Baer
received first place on best collection
of apples. I believe that honor is due
where honor belongs, as there were
only three entries for the best collec-
ton and prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
A. K. Bassett, first place.
Fremont Launsbury, second place.
F. B. Sherman, third place.
The exhibitors from Baraboo be-
sides myself were Carl Baer, William
ToOle and L. b. Irish.
A. K. BASSETT.
Baraboo, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
LORE

Miss Name Dwyer spent last week
with her Sister, Mrs. Homer Hart, OF
Sandusky.(
Fred Beckwith was a caller here on
Sunday.
Miss Agnes Walsh Of Plain is spend
ing a few days at the John Davey
home
Misses Helen and Agatha Dwyer
were shoppers Saturday in Reedsburg
Mrs. D. A. Dederich and Mrs. D. H
Dederich returned from Trempeleau
last Tuesday after attending the fu
neral of Mrs. II. J. G. Dederich.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
BLACK HAWK

About SO friends of Miss Kate Fish.
er surprised her last Thursday even
ing with a shower The evening was
spent playing games, after which cot
fee and sandwiches were served. Many
useful as well as beautiful presents
were presented to the bride-to-be.
j. A. Schneider is suffering with a
bad cold since Saturday.
The Reformed church at Harrisburg
will have the Christmas tree and pro
gram next Tuesday evening. Every
body is welcome.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
THIS WAS NO JOKE

J. e. Colver, 1O3yLabor Temple, Los
Angeles, Cal, writes: 81 have had
about 56 years Of experience with all
sorts and kinds of cathartic remedies
some good and some joke. When
I got wise to Foley Cathartic Tablets
for constipation got in right. The
best I ever used" Do not grippe; no
unpleasant after effects. Sold every
where.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
HOW TO CHECK GROUP QUICKLY

There. is one reliable remedy for
Group that every mother should know.
Mrs. Sweet Clary, Ante, Va, writes:
81 think Foley's Honey and Tar is the
best medicine I ever tried. My little
son nearly had Group I gave him one
dose and it stopped him coughing in
about five minutes" Relieves coughs,
colds, lagrirpe. Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
EXTRA WORK FOR WOMEN

War conditions try the strength of
women. The overworked woman, in
home, office or factory, will find in
Foley Kidney Pills ready relief from
kidney trouble, backache, headache,
rheumatic pains, stiff joints, swollen
muscles and that awful tired feeling.
They assist nature in restoring
strength and vitality. Sold every.
where.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20

tertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Deyhle on Monday evening in
honor of their daughter Myrtle's fif-
teenth birthday. A very pleasant even
ing was enjoyed with games, music,
etc. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. A number Of
presents were given in honor of the
occasion.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
READY NOW AT OLD PRICES

Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compund are selling at before-the-war
prices. This puts this well-known
cough medicine, ready to use, in homes
at less than it costs to buy and mix
the ingredients yourself, and all both
er and muss is avoided. There is no
better remedy for coughs, colds, Group
or lagrippe Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
NORTH BARAB0O

Marshall Harrison, who has been
quite sick, is improved.
Irving Griffin called on friends in
KilbOurn Saturday.
Prescott Hackett, who has been suf-
fering from an attack of pneumonia, is
much improved.
Carl Feltz has scarlet fever.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
Old Soldier Gives Recommendation

Gustav Wangelin, Commander of G
A. R. Post, Pinckneyville, ILL.,, writes:
ST highly recommend Foley Kidney
Pills, which I prefer to all others !
have used" Foley Kidney Pills give
quick relief from backache, rheumatic
pains, stiff, swollen joints, languidness,
kidney trouble and sleep disturbing
bladder ailments. Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
MOTHER OF MRS. VAN
HISE DIES AT "a

Mrs. ]. NJ Ring, the mother of Mrs.
Charles r. Van Hise, Madison, died on
Madison, died Monday, aged "a. Mrs.
Van Hise is the only heir.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
FAIRFIELD

The Willing Workers of Fairfield
will meet with Mrs. Ed Green on
Thursday, December 27, for picnic
dinner.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
CUT THIS OUTFIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, Ill, writ
ing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
ANOTHER UNIVERSITY
DROPS Won BERNSTORFF

The University of Pittsburgh has
dropped the name cd Count Bernstorff.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20

NOTICE TO SAUK
COUNTY LADIES' CLUBS
Send in reports Immediately. Super
intendent, Mrs. G. w. McCready, 435
Eighth street.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-12-20
SAUK CITY

Mrs. Caroline FRANKIE is spending
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

! be done was for the white chiefs ar
Washington to ngree on the price to
be paid for the mineral land and for
n delegation of tribal chiefs to go to
Washington and put their marks on
the treaty paper.
A question or two from Hardy
brought out the angry complaint that
when Nogen began to dig stones he
told the chiefs there would be no
treaty, and that the tribe must dig
the stones for him. or they would re-
ceIve no more issue goods. Chief Van
and plymouth (Dupont) had tried to
get Nogen to give trade goods to the
young men and women who had dug
holes. But Nogen would not allow It.
and Van Ind shot the killer. The tribe
did not blame Chief Van. But they
had felt bad toward Nogen and they
had felt bad toward the new agent be-
cause they thought he would do ms No
gen had done. Now they would like
the new agent. No Indian would wish
tn kill him when It became known
what he intended to do for the tribe.
After the old chief finished this cx-
PLANTATION, Hardy found himself n well
come and honored guest in the camp.
At his suggestion Ti-owa-konza readily
agreed to send out runners In the
morning to call n council at the mine
the dry after. Hardy, in turn. prom
Used to draw up papers to make smooth
the way of the delegation Of chiefs In
Washington.
At II sign from her grandfather, DIN
M now brought food to the guest.
While he ate he talked with her about
her experience In the camp. She told
him joyously that her mothers father
and all his family and band had been
very kind to her and had been hospit.
able, though not so kind, to her broth
or.
But when Hardy casually inquired
whether Redbear had left the camp at
the same time as Vandervyn, the girls
flow of conversation came I an abrupt
stop. She blushed and stammered and
became So painfully shy and confused
that Hardy considerably feigned
drowsiness.
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CHAPT XII.
His Duty.

At dawn Hardy was reused by IT,
owa-konza with n greeting as friendly
as II vas dignifed, though Hardy had
expression. Oinna was already out
side, helping with breakfast. While
she served her grandfather and the
guest. Hardy suggested that she go
with him to the mine, where they prob
ably would find Marie and the rest of
the party. Reluctant as was Ti-owa-
konza to part with his half-white
granddaughter, he ordered her pony
brought In and saddled. When she ex-
planned TO Hardy that the mine was
only n mile away across the mountain,
he declined the offer of a saddleless
mount, took ccremonious leave of the
old chief and set out up the mountain
side with the girl and IL young Indian
guide.
Hardy noted the bearings and dis
tances of nll prominent points around
him with the eye OF n well trained In
the art of topography. A quarter
hour brought the little party to the
top OF the low mountain. Before them
the fur side Of the mountain pitched
down n steep and rocky incline into IL
narrow valley. The silent Indian guide
pointed to II terrace midway down the
descent. From amidst the pines was
rising II cloud of b%luc-black smoke.
Soon Oinnu pointed out II cabin
among the pines. They were within
fifty yards Of 1t when Vnndervyn and
Dupont came out Of n hole In the cliff
end Of n spur-ridge near the cabin, and
stood staring ut the newcomers In un-
disguised establishment. Hardy
swerved and FASTENED toward them,
his eyes bright and cold. The two
men glanced ut another and ad-
vanced to meet him halfway.
Dupont was the first to speak "By
Gar, Cap. we sure are mighty glad to
see you ag'in all safe and sound A!
Thought you'd gone and lost yourself
on that cussed mountain. The Fleece
are back there now, looking for you"
"And you two ARE here, l see" dry
ly reJolned Hardy.
IL beg your pardon, Captain Hardy"
replied vandcrvyn, his eyes flashing
with quick anger. "You told me IL go
ahead and guard Marie"
II added for you To send the police
around to flank the assassin"
Nandervyn drew himself up stii!ly.
"You have my word, sir, that l heard
nothing Of that"
an common decency, you might
have returned 10 see what had become
OF me-" returned Hardy.
Dupont FASTENED to interpose: "Mr.
Van got the idea you meant Us to rush
Marie through here to the mine. where
she'd be safe. So we lit out fast as
We could. The pleece found your
mare, Lut lost your trail NJ l. the
rocks. First thing this morning we
sent the whole bunch back to trail
you"
The honest bluffness of Dupont's
tone ard his straightforward statement
compelled belief. Hardy nodded.
"Very well. ! could not expect that
either OF you would trouble to 20 back
fOi me-"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

.Juss the same, we would've, Cnp.
YOU cnn bet your life on it-only on nc
count OF Marie and" The trader
turned n dubious glance on oinnn,
and remarked: II see you stumbled
onto old T%hunderbolt's camp"
81 did" said Hardy, and he smiled
'sThnnks to Miss Oinna, ! was able to
make myself better understood than
when her brother acted ms interprc-
ter. nave reason to believe that he
vilfully misstated what | said to the
chiefs"
by Gar" swore Dupont. THAT old
Thunderbolt Is n deep one. Just like
him to try to throw you OF he rack
by laying It nil on Charlie"
"Tm not so sure of that. Jake" broke
I'm vandervyn. you remember. Char
lie was scared stif. lie may have be-
come muddled."
"weell, mebbe that had part TO do.
with It. Just the same, you can't tell
me the whole tribe amt sore. Look
nt the way they've twice tried to git
Cap-and potting Charlie last night"
"Charlle?" gasped Oinna. You say
oh. Mr.. Dupont, he's not-not-"
"No-buck up" brusQuely replied,
vandervyn. "He was only nipped
through the arm. He will be all right
In n few days"
"All right3 O.o-oh. thank your
sighed the girl.
In the stress Of the moment she for
got that they were not alone. She held
out her atns to him and looked Up
into his face. her soft eyes beaming
with love and alteration.
He frowned. and his voice grated
with h~arshness "Don't be II fool He's
In the cabin. Miss Dupont Is taking.
are Of him. Go and thank her, not
me-"
Tears gushed into the girls eyes.
She dropped her head and skunk away
as II vandervyn had struck her.
iardy's face became like iron.
"Mr. Vandervyn." he admonished<
edo not let me again hear you speak.
to any woman in that tone"
vandervyn shrugged. The chival'
rous chevalier! Have II your own
way. Now / suppose you'll 70 In and
worry her and rag Charlie into q fever
about balling up his Interpretation at
the council"
"As for that" began Hardy. He,
stopped short and raised his hat.
Marie had come out Of the cabin
and was Fastening forward to greet
him, her beautiful face radiant.
Captain :" she called. You're hero
really here, safe and unhurt -
Thanks to Miss Redbear," replied
Hardy.
But how could Oinns-surely she
did not help you escape the murder.
err"
mo. 1t was easy enough to dislodge'
the fellow. The difficulty vas to track
him among those rocks. Soon lost him
md myself also"
"And he escaped to shoot Charlie
the wolf! The poor boy was tracking
n deer over on the ridge half a mile
or so this way"
"All's well that ends we'll" Hardy
assured her. "l'm here. unhurt. as
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-10-18

you see; Redbear, I understand, has
only n slight wound and the old chief
now knows that ! am II friend Of the
tribe. He will call u council to meet
US here tomorrow"
"a council-here?" queried Wander
| vyn.
why not?" demandoi Hardy, fix
Ing him with his keen glance. could
there be IA more suitable place for a
tribal council thHn AT the mine which
has been the source OF all the recent
trouble on this reservation"
Nom dun chien! :" muttcred Du-
pont. whats that breed girl gone
and blabbcdT"
Nothing" rejolned Hardy. "She
has done no more than Interpret be-
tween the head chief and myself. I
have learned all about Nogen's dishon-
esty and his hurshness 10 the tribe.
1t Is well that you and Mr.. ~Vnndervyn
tried 10 induce him To be more just,
else ! should order you both OF the
reservation for lying to me-"
Lying? What d'you mean by thatf"
clustered Dupont.
THE word Is explicit" said Hardy.
"Mr. Yanderyyn, take your hand from
your holster. Miss Dupont, regret
the necessity of making this reprimand
In your presence"
The girls eyes we're nblaze with In
dlgnnnt anger. Regret is n mild OK.
cuse for insulting my father, sir"
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CHAPTER x-Contlnued.

When Hardy saw the couple ride
back had not Dupont again assured
him that the girl would not be in tn,
slightest danger at any time during
the trip.
"You were not so certain OF the
friendliness of the indians toward hei
the other day." remarked Hardy.
Dupont scratched his head. "Well
DO. l wasn't, Cap that's M lie. That
there, though. was dlff'rent. I'm going
now by what Mr.. Van say about the
feeling in the camps. Wisht l felt as
sure about you"
"Never mind about me. II your
daughter Is safe. that is quite sufii'
cient. You say this mine Is centrally
located with relation to the various
camps. We will go to 1t first and en-
deavor to get the tribe to meet US there
In council"
AT the miner" mumbled Dupont
"We-e-ll. you're the boss"
The party now entered Sioux Creek
canyon and followed the narrow path
alongside the torrent until they came
to the first small Indian camp. The
Indians met Marie and vandervyn
with friendly greetings, but looked a,
Hardy with q stolid concealment OF
I'll feeling that. according to Dupont
BODIED Ill for the new agents recep'
ton In the larger camps. Hardy Sc,
his jaw. and ordered the party to star,
on into the mountains.
Noon found the party over twenty
miles from the agency by trail. though
less than half that distance In an air
Inc. They had come upon no more In.
dian camps and had seen no more In
dians. Late afternoon found them far
In among the mountains, with snowy
peaks on every side. Yet they were
still a long ten miles by trail from
their destination. Upon learning from
Dupont that there was no desirable
camp-site nearer than the mine, Hardy
asked his companion t. .Ide forward
and urge all to a faster pace.
The rest Of the party had rounded a
heap Of rock that lowered up like d
ruined castle at the ridge summit, and
Vandervyn was about TO follow them
out OF sight, when the thoroughbred
came to n full stop, thirty yards down
the trail, at the foot Of the steepest
part Of the climb. Considerable OF the
fact that his tall mount was at a dis
advantage in such a situation as com
pnred with the lOwer-set ponies, HARDY
did not urge the mare to carry him uI
the ascent.
lie paused n moment, waiting TO Sc,
II she would make the attempt volun
tarlly. She stood m~OtiOnless. He nat
ted her neck and dropped down gu.
of the saddle. The suddenness OF tn,
movement alone saved him from IN,
bullet that pinged down the mountain
side and passed above the saddle pre-
ctsely where, an instant before, haC
been his mldbody.
The report of the rifle had yet I,
reach Hardy's ear when he peered owe
the mares withers In search of IN,