The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-03-10


give me ten days in the hooseg0v
wanst week. Thank you, sor. but III
shtay here til the finish"
He knew the strength Of the De
mon and had long since ceased 10 fight
even rear.guard action. Webster
put hand under the stubby chin and
tilted Don Juan's head sharply. Hold
you're the first OF your breed | ever
saw who would admit he was whipped.
Here's five dollars for you-fve dol
lars gold. Take II and return with the
piece Intact tomorrow morning. Don
Juan Cafetero."
Don Juan Cafetero's wondering
, glance met Wcbster's directly, wavered.
sought the ground, but at a jerk on
his chin came back and--stayed
| Thus for al least ten seconds they
gazed nj each other; then Webster
spoke. 'Thank YOU" he said.
me name is John ]. Cafferty." the
lost one quayered.
"ltound one for Catferty." Webster
laughed. Goodbye now. until nine
tomorrow. III expect you here, John,
without fail" And he took the dere-
liet's hand and wrung II heartily.
well" Webster remarked humor-
ously TO Dolores as he held out his
cup for more tea. IF I'm not the orr
ginal Tumble Tom. hope | may never
see the back OF my neck"
aIla vnt attach aoy f..no.,o.uu
Don Juan's story?" she asked anx-
lously.
Yes, but not so much as Don Juan
does. greatly fear have managed
to snarl myself up In a Sobrantean
political intrigue, when haven't the
slightest interest either way. How
ever, that's only one more reason why
should finish my work here and get
back to Denver"
but how did all this happen, Mr..
Webster7"
Like shooting fish In a dry lake,
Miss Ruey," Webster replied, and re-
lated to her 10 detail the story OF his
adventure with the Sobrantean as.
sassins In Jackson square and his sub
sequent meeting with Andrew Bowers
aboard La Estrellta.
Dolores laughed long and heartily as
Webster finished his humorous recital.
BILLY told me God only made one
Jack Webster and then destroyed the
mold; believe Billy is right. But do |
tell me what became of this extra.
ordinary and unbidden guest"
"The night the steamer arrived I'm |
port, Billy and Don Juan came out in
launch to say Hello, so seized
upon the opportunity to tell Andrew
to jump overheard and swim 10 the
launch. Gave him little note 10
Biliy-carrfed II In his mouth-in.
structing Billy TO do the right thing
by him--and Billy did 1t. don't
Know what Andrew is up to and
don't care Where was raised we LET
every man roll his own hoop. All
hope Is that they don't shoot Andrew.
II they do, fear I'll weep. He's Ger.
tainly skookum lad Do you know.
Miss Ruey, love anybody that can i'm
pose ON me-make a monkey out OF
me. In fact-and make me like tn"
That's so comforting" she remark.
ed dryly.
Webster looked al her sharply. sus.
picionsly; her words were susceptible
or dual Interpretation. Her next
sentence, however, dlsslpated this i'm.
preston. Because II confirms what
told you this afternoon when | read
your palm" she added.
You didn't know how truly YOU
'poke when you referred to the dark
nan that mad crossed my path. He's
lneomfortably real-drat himi"
Ihen you are really concerned7"
Not at all but ! purpose sleepIng
WIN one eve open. ] shant permit
myself to feel concerned until thew
lend more than two men after me- ,
'ay eight or ten"
HIS indifference appalled, her. she !,
eaned forward impulsively and laid a
'and on his forearm. "But You INNS,
iced Don Juan's warning" she de.
iared seriously. You must no, 10
nj alone at night" s.
tie grinned boyishIy. "of course
o.' Miss Ruey. You're going to ride !
III with me this evening" .
M not. Ill not subject you to
isk.n
Very well; then l shall drive out :
lone"
You're despot. Mr.. webster-a 2
ocular despol."
Likewise free agent"
"lli 20 with you"
! thought so. For what hour shall =
order the carriagef" !
"Seven-thirty. After all. theyal not
are to murder you on the MaIecon." :,
4 agree with you Ii will have 10
done very quietly, II at all. You've :,
zen mighty nice to me this afternoon. >
eeress; shall be grateful right up to !,
he moment Of dissolution" =
Speak softly but carry a big stick =
ne warned him. 8
big gun" he corrected her :
two of them. In fact" "
Sensible mani I'm not going IN =
oriy about you, Mr.. Webster" She ! !.
oQded her permission for him To ra. !