Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-07-04

upon the traveller beside the bound one
her arm thrown across him as though
to further protect him.
Rainface, old and slow OF gait, came
painting into the room. Taking In what
had happened with glance, he drew
the girl away and seated her upon a
stool, then whipping out his knife freed
Davis and assisted him to arise Arms
outstretched the freed one staggered
to his rescuer, dropped upon his knees
and took her in his arms, while from
a pocket the ever practical Indian
drew small flask and rendered II.
Placing II to the girls lips Davis forced
her to drink few spoonfuls, and re-
vlved by the stlmulant the color came
flowing back to her cheeks. Taking
Johns face between her palms she
looked down to II, the tears mounting
to her eyes, while unable to resist the
temptation of her lips he drew them to
his own. kissing them. With grunt of
approval the Indian averted his head
"You are not hurt?" she gasped. ~
was in timer" He kissed her again.
Eyes, dearest You saved me from
terrible death, and while / do not
Know how much my life Is worth to
you, IL Is yours"
81 should have died, also, had l been
too late" she sobbed.
Within the cabin the Hawk and Bel
las sat whispering, heads close to-
gether Suddenly they sprang to their
feet and stood staring like two men
who see corpse arise. For before
them stood Davis, his head still bleed
Ing from the blow of the billet thrown
by the Spider. Ethel upon his arm and
the old Indian following closely In
their tracks.
by the Seven Devils, how did you
he" gasped the Hawk as with eyes
protruding he gazed upon them.
Bridget Wegan entering the room at
that moment, seeing the limp form
OF the girl, rushed to her and drew
her to her motherly bosom, petting
her, crying "Babby, babby." John,
over5oyed by the knowledge OF Ethel's
love, missed the words that astonish-
ment had forced from the arch plot
ftet's lips and held out his hand to him.
INSTANTLY regaining their. poise. the
ibaGledy pair greeted him heartily.
Boys" beamed the rescued man as
he slapped them on the backs. "Con-
Igratulatei me, ] am the happlest man
| on earth. Miss Ethel loves me--yes,
loves me. Twice my life has hung
lby a rthrendysince l saw you such a
short time ago, once by damnable
deadfan which l stumbled beneath,
| md the second time when was fight
Ing a buzz saw for my. life. l got out
from under the tree, unalded, but this
girl saved me from being cut In two
and then II happened. -
What happenedf''t asked the Spider.
"The sweetest girl on earth gave me
her lips and heart. II was worth a
thousand times what had gone
through. IT has made me so happy
that Lam more than grateful that
everything has 1happened just as 1t
has, but from, now on life, means some-
thing 10 me, and ] am going to count
Upon YOU two friends to help me in
my fight against this ftir-coated mon
ster who is ever seeking my life"
Morgan. again grasping the others
hand, ,wrung II warmly TOD buh
depend upon us, John. We must
keep together hereafter, and he will
find II harder to deal with three than
with one" Ounce for ounce Davis re-
turned sfhe clasp.
let IL be. We Will piece
together what we can make out from
fh.st md t,arct ma af,ne ,,,A 49,. .xt,.o,,
Ethel a, chance TO rest until tomorrow
we Will go to work 10 find the mine"
"Thdt will give Bellas chance to go
TO the. settlement tomorrow and at
tend 10 some matters for me. III you
will @ead him a horse he VIII start be-
fore daybreak so as to be back to-
morrow night ~
As the Hawk and Spider left the
room they met Rainface on the porch.
"GoinsIto get that storm door up to-
nightly the FORMER asked. Ralnface
shook his head.
"Too dark 70 work now. Me fix him
tomorrow" Leaving the Indian be-
hind, the Spider addressed Morgan.
" 'What do you want me to do In the
vlupge tomorrow 4 thin grin crossed
Morgan's dark face.
elSYou don't 90 to any village tomor-
row SabeT ssWlth u nod of under
standing the Spider said no more.
within Ethel's room, she and
John watched the pairO depart. Slowly
the arm of the man crept around her
waist and drew her to him, and with
a little sigh q content she let her head
fall upon his Hhaulder
"Sweetheart- 1let us be married
now he pleaded as he bent his head
aid kissed her Smiling happily up at
him she slowly Shook her head.
mo, John, dear, not right away
We must walt until we have carried
out Uncle Johns plans. Then II you
insist" FEN Ar
Insist :" lie cried. kissing her again.
Then shall not only insist but de-
mand.'
You will not need to demand" she
said, as her hand patted his check.
Rainface, happening TO pass the
partly open door, both saw and heard
what was going on within. With