Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-07-11

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The FIRST faint signs OF day were
struggling out OF the night when they
stole across the road above Harris
Tavern and made their way through
the stable yard 10 the real OF the
house. His n thought was to get
her safely inside the Tavern.
The door was locked. lie delivered
a series Of %resounding kicks upon It's
stout face. Revolver m hand, he faced
about and waited for the assault OF
the men who, he was sure, would
come %plunging around the corner OF
the building In response to the racket.
But there wns no attack.
At last there were sounds from
within. A key grated In the lock and
n bolt al shot. Tho door few omen.
Mr.. Clarence Dilllngford appeared In
the opening, partially dressed, his
hair sndly tumbled. his eyes blinking
10 the light Of the lantern he held
aloft.
swell. what tho" Then his gnze
allghted on the Indy. "For the love
Of" began the embarrassed billing.
ford. "What the dew say, emit
you see that I'm not dressed? What
the"
"Glvt mo that lantern" said Barnes.
and snatched the article out OF the I'm.
resisting hand. "Show me the way
to Miss Thackeray's room. Dilllngford.
No time for explanations"
swell, for the love Of"
II will take you TO Miss Thackeray's
ROOM" said Barnes. leading her swift.
ly through the narrow passage. "She
will make you comfortable for the
that Is until I nm able 10 secure a
o for you. Come on. Dllllngford."
Miss T~hackeray was awake.
Through the closed door she asked
what on earth was the matter.
II have Il friend here-a lady. VIII
you dress as quickly as possible and
take her In with you for u little
whlle7"
There was no Immediate response
from the inside. Then Miss Thackeray
observed. quite coldly: ~ think I'd
like to hear the lady's voice, II you
don't mind. | recognize yours per
fcctly, Mr.. Barnes, but | am mol In the
habit Of opening my"
81 guess | don't need 10 Dress" said
Miss T%hackeray, and opened her door.
Come In, please. don't know who
you are or what you've been up TO.
but there are times when women
ought to stand together. And what's
more. ! sha'n't ask any questions"
She closed the door behind the I'M
expected guest. and Barnes gave a
great sigh OF relief.
"Say, Mr.. Barnes" said Miss Thack.
several hours later, coming upon
him In the hall, Il gu2ss III have to
ask you TO explain n little. She's n
nice. pretty girl, and all that, but she
won't open her lips about anything.
She says YOU Will do the talking. I'm
q good sport, you know, aud not espe-
clally inicky, but I'd hate to-"
How is sile7 is she rest!ng1 Does
She seem"
well. she's stretched out on my bed
with my best nlghtle On, and she seems
he doing rs well ms could he expect.
said Miss Thnckeray dryly.
"Hhs she had coffee and"
II nm going after II now. II seems
she Is In the habit OF having II
In bed. I wish | had her Imagination.
II would DO great to imagine that all
You have 10 do Is to say. I think I'll
coffee and rolls and one egg sent
IN, and then go on believing your wish
would come true. Still. | don't mind.
She seems 20 nice aud pathetic. and In
trouble. and I"
THANK you. Miss Thackeray. II
you will see that she has her coffee
I1l-Tn wait for you here In the hall
and try TO explain. | can't tell YOU
everything nj present-nOt without her
consent-but what do tell will be
sufficient 10 make you think you are
listening to n chapter Of u dime novel;"
He had already taken Putnam Jones
into his confidence. lie saw no ether
way out of the new aud somewhat
extraordinary situation.
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