The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1920-04-10

cord 20 the handle OF the bag and
dropped II down the chute OF laun-
dry In such a way that II could later
be drawn up. Then he hurried back
70 the express Office and released the
prisoners. After the excitement had
subsidized, he had returned for the
I money and hid II. The original robber
did not know where.
Blackwell's second meeting with the
sheepmnn had been almost as startling
as the first. Cass had run into the
Jack OF Hearts In TIME TO save the life
OF his enemy. The two men recognized
each other and entered into compact
10 abduct CulIson. for his share In
which the older man was paid one
thousand dollars.
Both men asked the same question as
soon as he had finished.
I aWhere Is the money you got from
the raid on the w. x s. officer"
Don't know. I've been at Fendrick
ever since to tell me. He's got II salt
ed somewhere. You're fixing 10 put
me behind the bars. and he's the man
that really stole IT,"
From this they could not shake him.
Fendrlck. riding on Mesa Verde. met
young Bob Culllson, and before he
knew what had happened found a gun
thrown on him.
"Don't you move" the boy warned.
"what does this tommyrot meanT
the sheepman demanded angrily.
"It means that you are coming back
with me TO the ranch. That's what II
means"
"wbat for?"
"Never you mind what for"
"Oh. go TO Mexico" Cass flung back
impatiently. "Think we're In some
fool moving-picture play. you blamed
young idiot2 Put up that gum"
ShrIlly Bob retorted. He was excited
enough to be dangerous. Don't you
get the wrong idea. I'm going 20
make this stick. You'll turn and 20
back with me to the Circle @. You're
wanted for the w. & s. express rob-
berry. Blackwell has confessed"
Cass sat immovable as the sphinx.
He was thinking that he might as well
face the charge now as any time. More
over. he had reasons for wanting 10
visit the Circle @. They had TO do
with n tall. slim girl who never looked
at him without scorn In her dark, flash
ing eyes.
"All right. I'll go back with You. but
not under a gun. | won't stand for
any gun-pIay capture"
you'll have TO stand for &C."
Fendrick's face set "Win II It's
up 70 you. then. Let's see you make
me-"
Sitting there with his gaze steadily
on the boy. Cass had Bob at disnd-
vantage. II the sheep owner had tried
TO break away into the chaparral. Bob
could have blazed away at him. but he
could not shoot a man looking at him
with cynical, amused eyes. He could
understand the point OF view OF his
adversary. II Fendrick rode into the
Circle @ under compulsion OF a gun In
the hands OF n boy he would never
hear the end OF the laugh on him.
Bob put up his big blue gun reluc-
family. Never before had II been
trained on a human being. and II was
n wrench 30 give up the thought OF
bringing In the enemy as a prisoner.
But he saw he could not pull II off.
They turned toward the Circle G.
Kate was seated or the porch sew
ing. She rose In surprise when her
cousin and the shecpman appeared
They came with jnging spurs across
the plaza toward her
where's Uncle Luck. sls7 I've
brought this fellow hack with me.
Caught him on the mesa" explained
the boy sullily.
Fendrlck bowed rather extravagant-
". "Hes qualifying for movIng-plc.
ture show actor. Miss Cullison. I
hadn't the heart 10 disappont him
when he got that cannon trained on
me. So here am"
Kate looked az him and then let her
gaze travel 70 her cousin. She some.
how gave the effect OF Judging him
OF negligible value.
~ think he's In his office. Bob. I'll
go see"
She went swiftly ana presently ner
father came out. Kate did not return.
Luck looked straight at Cass with
the Incorporating hostility so char
acteristic OF him. Neither OF the men
spoke. II was Bob who made the nee
essary explanations.
1--WE been looking for you." Luck
said bluntly. after his nephew had IN
ished.
$50 gathered from young Jesse
James. Anything particular. or just
O pleasant social calf"
You're In bad on this w. & s. rob-
berry. ! reckoned you would be safer |
In jail till It's cleared up"
"You still sheriff, Mr.. Culliscnf |
Somehow had got notion that you
had quit the job"
I'm an interested party. Wen take