Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-01-23

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and get him into trouble he'll pay OFF
two grudges at once. And he will too.
You'll see. He's willy as an Indian.
For that matter there is Apache blood
in him, folks say"
what about young Culllson7 Can't
he make fight for hmself?"
ooh, you know how boys are. Sam
Is completely under this mans influ-
ence." Her voice broke little. "And
l can't help him. Tn only n girl. He
won't listen to me. What Sam needs
is man friend, one just as strong and
determined as Soapy but one who is
good and the right sort of an lnfu-
ence."
"Are you picking me for that re-
sponsible friend who Is to be such
powerful influence for good?" Curly
asked with a smile.
"Yes--yes, am" She looked up at
him confidently.
Curly met her on the ground Of her
own seriousness. "I'll tell you some
thing. Miss Laura. Maybe you'll be
glad to know that the reason I'm go
ing TO the horse ranch is to help Sam
Cullison II l can"
He went on to tell her the whole
story OF what the Collisions had done
for him. In all that he said there was
not one word to suggest such a thing,
but Laura London's mind jumped the
gaps to a knowledge of the truth that
Curly himself did not have. The young
man was In love with Kate Culllson.
She was sure of II.
When Curly walked back into the
house, Stone laid down the paper he
had been reading.
~ see the Sentinel hints that Mr..
Curly Flandrau had better be lynched,"
he Jeered.
1.-THE Sentinel don't always hit the
bull's-eye, Soapy." returned the young
man evenly. ut thinks l belong to the
Soapy Stone outfit. but we know ]
haven't that honor"
Soapy frowned at him under the
heavy eyebrows that gave him so men,
acing an effect.
Better come back with me to the
ranch till you look around"
"Suits me right down to the ground
II 1t does YOU"
Some one came whistling into the
house and opened the door Of the
room. He was big lank fellow with
a shotgun in his hands. From Mis-
souri," was stamped all over his awk-
ward frame. He stood staring at his
unexpected guests. His eyes. clashing
with those of Stone, grew chill and
hard.
$50 you're back here again, are
your he asked, looking pretty black.
Stones lip smile Knocked him. II
don't know how you guessed 1t, but !
sure am here"
didn't tell you to keep away from
the Bar 99-you and your whole cursed
outflt?"
Seems to me you did mention some
thing Of that sort. But how was l to
know whether you meant It unless !
came back to seer"
Laura came into the room and
ranged herself beside her father. Her
hand rested lightly on his forearm.
HE got caught in one of your bear
traps and this young man brought him
here to wait for the DOCTOR" she ex-
planned.
"Hmpr
The Missourian stared without civil
ity at his guest, turned on his heel,
and with his daughter beside him
marched out of the room. He could
not decently tell Stone to leave while
he was under the care Of doctor. but
he did nSt intend to make him well
come.
"We'll pull our freights right away.
Curly" Stone announced as soon as
his host had gone.
The young man went to the stable
and saddled Keno. While he was tight
ening the cinch shadow fell across
his shoulder. He did not need to look
round to see whose II was.
I'm so glad you're going to the
horse ranch. You will look out for
Sam. don't know why. but I have
the greatest confidence In you" the
owner of the shadow explained
sweetly.
Curly smiled blandly over his Shout
der at her. "Flnel That's a good up
lifting line of talk, Miss Laura Now
what is 1t I'm to do for your"
She blushed and laughed at the same
time. Her hand came from behind her
back. In 1t was letter.
THAT'S to be my pay for giving
Master Sam his billy doc. is III"
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