The Arizona copper camp., 1920-02-21

The Green Veil


out" AS he finished speaking Scott
unbound the prisoners feet and pushed
him forward to a small mountain
stream down in the canyon.
what are you going to do?" Allen
asked.
Find out where that other skunk
u.s." he replied.
On turning around Allen noted
Madge and Ena in a whispered con-
versation. Going down to the stream
he took from his pocket small fold
ing cup, filed it with water, and re-
turned to the rock. 'There is moth
ing like fresh, cold water to revive
ones spirit at times" he ventured as
he proffered the cup to Madge.
"Oh, how can we ever express our
feelings to you and your kind friend
for what you have done for us" Madge
replied in tremulous voice as she
accepted the cup to share it's contents
with Ena.
eyes," remarked Ena, you have
saved our lives"
"Please don't mention it," inter-
rupted Allen. 81 assure you we did
nothing more than our duty"
"You are wounded" exclaimed
Madge with look of pain on her pale
face. "Can't we do something for
you?" she concluded.
"We're all right now," called out
Scott, as he brought Don Pedro, wet
and bedraggled, limping up the aill.
"But," he continued, II had to give
this one all that the water cure had to
get it. This scoundrel says Mexican
Mike has gone to plant dynamite in
the mine which he intends to blow UP
tomorrow night. Mikes due to return
most any time now, so guess l will
go down the canyon to intercept him.
You better return to the horses and go
out by the trail"
Gall right" responded Allen; swell
catch up with you before long"
II beg your pardon, but to whom are
we beholden for our freedom" asked
cuers.
MADAME" he spoke courteously
and lifted his hat, "Allen Barrows, at
your service. Miss Morris-Miss Fer
ris-permit me to introduce my friend,
Scott league, better known as the
bear hunter"
81 am afraid / can't express how
truly grateful we are to you, Mr.. Bar
rows, and to you Mr.. league. I can
only say that we thank you from the
bottom of our hearts. When Madge
finished speaking two big tears rolled
down her cheeks. She held out her
hand and as he took it within his own
he felt great thrill of delight. Then
his heart was touched by pity for 1t
was patent that she had suffered much
since the hour of her capture, as it was
plainly written upon her beautiful
face
Allen felt pang digging at his heart
as he noted the unrestrained tears
glistening on her long lashes. Then
gently he released the soft little hand
he had been holding in forgetfulness.
She glanced up quickly at him and he
noted a sudden change.
"No doubt you think me unduly ner-
vous," she said quietly, ''but assure
you I am not of nervous tempera-
ment 1t must be that am badly I'M
strung"
"And whose nerves would not be un-
strung after experiencing such an ad-
venture and hardships as you have had
to endure?" he responded. "But Gomez
he continued, 'if you two will kindly
follow me we will soon reach the
horses" Z.
Nothing would be more delightful
than a walk during such a beautiful
morning. Ena Intercepted.
Far down the canyon Scott league
could be seen carefully picking his
way.
Soon the horses were reached and
given over to Madge and Ena. 1t was
then that Allen realized that he had
leisure to look at his wound. Forum