The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-04-21
Copyright by Little, Brown & Co.


completely secreted herself. she drew
!. down the velvet half-curtain that hung
from the seat. II seemed hours before
she heard sound. She Kissed a
warming to Jerry, then waited In nerv
Gus tension.
From the station platform voices
seemed suddenly to rise up from every
quarter. Pollyop closed her eyes. too
confused to think of anything TO dis
spate the agony Of mind she was I'M
dergolng
A few minutes before train time n
high-powered motor car drew up to
the platform.
We've got the drawing-room.
Marc" explained Robert Perclval
"and while you three are shopping,
I'm going to dig around Auburn a
bit"
Il suppose you're going to call on
your friend, jeremiah" tainted Mac
Kenzle. Bob. I'll give you pointer.
Drop that case There's no power on
earth that can open the prison doors
for Hopkins"
deep reverie he helped his aunt and
cousin from the automobile and fol-
lowed them to the car
When Polly heard number of
people come into the stateroom. she
put one hand over her lips. She
strained her ears 10 hear If Jerry had
made move. How she hoped the
L., L. a Col fI.oe
he would not wake up until they
were in Auburn As unexpected as
the voice of one long dead. the sound
Of familiar tones came to her ears.
The words were:
"Now Mrs. Robertson, you sit there,
and you too. Eve. Then you won't
have to ride backward. Bob and I'll |
sit here"
The squatter girls heart nearly |
jumped out OF her mouth. There with
IN touching distance. was her power
full enemy. Her flesh tingled as If |
bees had stung her. Robert Percival. |
and Evelyn too, were there. Pollyop |
shivered and wished that she had |
waited until tomorrow, or perhaps the
day after.
She tried to drive out the fear of
being discovered and think only of
Jerry's happiness and Daddy's. To
make her heart beat less fast, she
tried earnestly to think of some words
that Jesus would hear and under
stnnd But even that desire was
driven from her as two heavy bodies
dropped upon the seat above her.
Plainly she saw two pairs OF mems
boots near enough to touch her II she
moved an inch forward
Back against the side Of the car she
pushed her head, noiselessly drawing
her thick curls over her shoulder To
wished they were In Auburn If the
train would only start ahead. she was
sure she would lose the insane desire
to open her mouth and scream.
Then a whistle from the engine, and
as If the man at the throttle had heard
the inward cry OF her frightened
young soul. the train began to move
slowly. AS II crossed the northern
end of the town. one Of the owners
OF the boots near her face grew ex-
ceedingly restless. and of sudden he
pushed his foot directly against her
nose. Gently she showed II away: and
a low exclamation from above fol-
lowed instantly.
Then a strong. large hand lifted the
velvet hangings; and before Pollyop
could stir. q set OF fingers took sharp
hold of her face. In her frightened
state she threw the hand off and an
,ther ejaculation came to her ears.
Then two hands came under and
,roped for a grip. She fought strenu- .
,usly to hold her place; but the per ,
ION pulled her out by main force.
Polly Hopkins was almost faintIng 9
When Robert Perclval placed her on II
Ter feet. The silk dress, partly i,
tucked In Daddy's boots and partly
ut. was covered with dust. In silent :,
she stopped and i
rushed II. Then she glanced up i'm a
loringly. :
Robert. wax-whlte. was staring Mt =
err as II he could not believe his eyes; h
I'd Mackenzie. carriedaa away by the .
age within him, viclously clutched at
err arm. Polyc9 dragged herself .
way frow the strong fingers. o
Don't touch me. you" she snapped /,
oarSely at him. "I'm goin' 10 Auburn =
} see my Daddy Hopkins"
Her voice was high-pitched and $
'nsely toned. Her gaze sought one +
'ter another until II rested on Eve h
n Robertson. huddled back In the s.
,rner of the seat. n
you can make him leave me be. n
q am." Polly went on. 81 got a right Il
go to Auburn as wells any one a.
Sc" S
An unfeeIing laugh LEFT MacKenzle's
ps; and sharp exclamation fell CT
ON Percival.
YOURS thief" Marcus thrust In st
'imly. "A little thief. You're steal hi
& a ride" W
With all her fighting instinct Oh
used. Polly squared herself. Sc
"Sure. Tn stealth a ride" she re- In
rted. II couldn't ride honest; YOU or