Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1919-07-26

Miles upon their way the fleeing
Hawk and Spider, turning in their
saddles, saw the upward leap OF flames
and the family twinkling sparks
laughing at the sight.
That's good-by for Davis. and be
damned to him." said Morgan as they
again urged their horses on.
All but overcome by the exertion OF
her furious ride, the nervous suspense
she had endured while In the saddle
and the shock which had nearly fioored
her at sight Of Johns deadly peril
Ethel collapsed weakly against the
door jamb In the midst of the down.
pour Of sparks and dust. Rainface
rushing past her. fell upon Davis. and
the girl almost Immediately recover.
Ing her strength went to his assist.
ance. Together they dragged the still
Frustrated one to the cool air with.
cut and laid him upon the grass, find.
Ing that save for the fact that he was
so stiffened from his bonds that he
was practically unable to move he
was uninjured.
"Where are Morgan and Bellasf'
demanded Ethel. Davis shook his
head.
II don't know, Ethel. In fact, I
cannot explain It, suppose that das-
tardly Hermit has been at work
again." The girls head shook.
II do not believe It," was her nm
swer. Taking his hand she seated
herself beside him as she told him Of
the reading Of the Fable by old Aesop.
Laughing lightly at her suspicious and
telling her that she was silly to he
lieve such things. he added that II at
least would do no harm for them TO
go to the station and make inquiries.
At once she assented.
"Yes. But am not going to leave
you again. shall go with you"
"aTe. too" added Ra1nface.
With Davis mounted upon the horse
Of Rainface. Ethel upon hers and the
Indian Looping along in their rear, the
trio gained the station some two hours
later. Going to the agent they BEGIN
making their inquiries.
"Yes," responded the latter. 1.-TWO
men such as you describe took the
1920 express for Frisco. The next
train to leave here is the 10 80, which
arrives there at 4 p. m"
Davis started to write Telegram
but finally listening to the arguments
of Ethel, desisted.
ut would be much better to sur.
prise them" she said.
"Have your own way" was the
good-natured reply. and tearing up the
message they turned their steps
toward the little western town across
the track. Ethel pointed to a small
but well stocked general store such
as are found In towns of this char
acter.
81 would like to make few pur-
chases before we depart" she said,
and John Immediately acquiescing she
started upon her errnnd. Ten-thirty
found them boarding the Frisco train.
Morgan and Bellas debarking from
their coach at San Francisco, crossed
the platform arm in arm. The former
was speaking.
I'll engage rooms for us ut the
Mackenzie. You wait around here I'M
I'll the next train arrives. If he es-
capped, he will be upon 1t sure. And !
want to know. You might have use
for some money, so here II is. When
you report to me later, ask for Mr.
Hawk" Handing the Spider big
roll Of bills he departed, and short
time later engaged rooms at the hotel
mentioned.
Left behind on guard and stroll
ling aimlessly about. the Spider was
hailed by taxi cab driver. and ap-
preaching him recognized pal of old.
Drawing the latter beyond the ear
shot of others the Spider spoke In
whisper.
"YOu've done some good tricks for
me In the past, Bill. and l want to