The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1920-06-11

They were four in number. in tenn
porary camp. and Jim had hailed one
Of them casually In the dark away
from the camp ERE. Instantly the
man had recognized him. had grabbed
the bride Of the horse Jim rode and
levelpd q revolver.
Hands upw he had ordered. and
thus Jim was led within radius Of the
blazing logs Every man there was
promptly on his feet. hand at the hip
pocket but Jim coolly shrugged his
shoulders and said:
II won't try one to four. seeing that
you al have your shooting irons with
you and me none"
That's the last horse you stole,
see" observed the leader Of the
group.
Correct" nodded Jim promptly.
He's Judge Elston's daughters horse.
I was on my way to return him TO
her"
A general cry Of derision greeted
this announcement
Don't believe me. eh1 Well. I don't
blame you. hut It's the truth. got
mixed as to the exact road TO Derby.
or you would never have had the
pleasure Of stopping me. You look ns
n II was that"
"You are precisely right" came the
stern reply Of the leader. "rle him 70
that tree yonder. men. II will be two
hours before we move on for Chip
perton."
For whcreT' queried Jim sharply.
n culver Of concern In his tones
For Chippcrton. Where did you
suppose we were going 20 take your"
ITO Derby. Wasn't II there the
crime was commltted7 or course It's
Jail for me, maybe hanging. but let Il
he NJ Derby. men"
Eyes. IL will be hanging" said the
leader. "and 60 make sure Of II we
won't trust your case TO Derby
milk.and.water jury. Your class Of
thievcry has become altogether too
common In this county OF late. and
We vlFilantes are going 20 net"
Jim looked crestfallen. Reckless.
cool and bonsting character that he
was. az two Of the men proceeded Ia
tie him 10 tree Jim regarded them
anxlously almost pleadlngly.
"See here. fellows" he spoke. Il
have reason for wanting 10 be taken
90 Derby. I've very important mes.
sage. Maybe Il means life or death,
10 deliver 20 Mrs. Mabel Tuthlll.
Can't you take me 10 Derby By wny
81 Chppe1on1 Come. now Just let
me have hnlf dozen words with 1he
judges daughter"
you're keen. Jim. but II won't work
In this case. You're just about slick
enough 10 get that tender.hearted
lady 10 plead for YOU. No. It's Chip.
perton. straight and quick. and tho
jury sets at daybreak,"
"And the jumping on scene before
noon, 80 say your prayers"
The leader came up 20 him finally
a lighted cigar In his mouth. YOURS
too slippery n customer 10 trust with
free hands, jim" he said, hut we
want TO treat you right II you're
HMnENNH wv VI AlNN AAfN MuMAA
you. What you wantf"
II had good meal less than nm
hour ago" responded Jim. There's
one thing you can do for me, though Z"
"what's thatY"
III you have an extra cigar. light II.
put II In my mouth, and I'm sure ia
enjoy H."
"sure" nodded the other. and. see
Ing the captive safe and comfortably
disposed. he returned 20 his follows
"why he's gomez yelled one OF the
men, MS they got ready 10 resume their
Journey,
eyes and the horse. toow echoed
another, and then speedily they
mounted and started out 10 try and
pick up the train ~ the fugitive.
They came upon him four hours
later mounted upon the stolen horse
and facing away from Derby, aud
Mrs, Tuthill by his side. The men
touched their hats 10 her but sur.
rounded Jim.
"WeI have 10 take this man for
stealing your hose" began the
leader
That Is not my horse" responded
Mrs. 1uthill. Il have Just given II TO
him. Mr.. Marsh went away ON him
two months ago and has returned
after executing a mission which has
resulted In lifelong happiness for me"
The astounded yigllantes drew back
dumfOunded and dismayed. The
word Of a lady like Mrs. Tuthill could
not he gainsaid Jim grinned com
fortahly. He and Mrs Tuthlll were
bOOnd for quite a distance, Jim had
really stolen the horse, but later, In
jured by "A fall, was cared for by Rob
ert Tuthill, The latter had got into
bad ways, had deserted his wife. but
was living In voluntary exile away
from his old companions. In turn, he
became IN and was nursed by Jim,
who, learning his story, was now the
means OF imparting to Mrs. Tuthln
that a penitent redeemed husband
awaited her forgiveness With love aud