The Dolores star., 1918-07-05

heart of - 0eotzman was bftfR
within Nm. He Intended to - tAAt
his enemies paid to the last ounce. He
would hurry them to the gallowD u
and influence could do Il.
None the less, his doubts persisted.
II they had planned the bank robbery.
why did they wait SO long to buy sup
plies for their escape? Why had they
not taken the river instead Of the hill
trail7 The story that his enemies told
hung together. 1t had the ring Of
truth. The facts supported II.
One piece of evidence in their favor
alone knew. 1t lay buried
in the deep SHOWS Of the hills. He
shut his strong teeth in the firm re-
solve that It should stay there.
The weather had moderated q good
deal, but the trail was . protected
forest one. The two teams now going
down had come mp, % that the path
was packed fairly hard and smooth.
Holt lay propped on his own sled
against the sleeping-bags. Sheba
mushed behind Gordon. She chatted
with them both. but ignored entirely
the existence Of Macdonald. who fol-
lowed with his prize-winning Siberian
dogs.
Though she tried not to let her lover
know It, Sheba was troubled at heart.
Gordon was practically the prisoner Of
. man who hated him bitterly, who BE-
lieved him guilty Of murder. and who
would 60 through IRE to bring punish
ment home to him. She knew the
power Of Macdonald. With the money
back Of him, he had for two years
fought against and almost prevailed
over q strong public opinion in the
United States. He was as masterful In
his hatred as in his love. The dominant,
fighting figure In the Northwest. he
trod his sturdy way through opposition
like a Colossus.
Nor did she any longer have any
illusions about him. He could be both
ruthless and INSCRIPTIONS when It
suited his purpose. As the day wore
toward noon. her spirits dropped. She
was tired physically. and this reacted
upon her courage.
The warmer weather was spelling
the trail. 1t became 90 soft and mushy
that though sDOwshoes were needed,
they could not Be worn on account Of
the heavy snow which chung to them
every time q foot was lifted. They
wore mukluks, but Sheba was wet to
the knees. The spring had gone from
her step. Her shoulders began to sag.
For some time Gordon's eye had
been seeking . good place for q day
camp. He found It IN q bit Of open
timber above the trail. and without Q
word he swung his team from the path.
where are you goingr" demanded
Macdonald.
''NGoing to rest for an hour" was El-
liots curt Answer.
Aacdonald's Jaw clamped. he strobe
forward through the snow beside the
tran. "We1l zee about TINT"
The younger man faced ham angrily.
'''Oan't You see she is done. mani There
II not another mile Of travel IN her un-
I'll she has rested"
The hard, gray eyes Of the Alaskan
took Ia the slender. weary squire lean
ing against the sled. On Q soft and
mushy trail lihe this. where every
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ter. But TIL then she must wan. Mac
donald gave way with q gesture Of his
hand and turned on his heel.
At the csmpNre aneha drssA Asr
mnkyuka. stockin1s cerihou mitfa ana
short sE,rt.. Too t,red n 80 sbe
forced hereelf IN svallov a fen $3.50
ana .drsnk ea.eriv sorne tea. Ceo6on
- hroo,,,,t hI.rH.t. 1rom the 40
and he persuaded her % lie down esr
O few minutes.
vYauu call ne soan II I shossA
slee,:~ she eaid drovslly. and her eyes
were 1aoaaA almost beSsre the vords
were ~ her lips.
When Macdonald came to order the