New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-04
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Lou amt thinkin' OF leavin' here
fore mornin', are youP" Buck de-
manded,
Isl senior, ! go at once"
mo you're not, querlda," 3odine
used the term OF endearmcnt with as,
sured familiarity. II risked my neck
gettin' the kid out of danger for you,
and you amt Goin' TO pay me back
by refusin' my hospitality"
but ] want 10 go" Mercedes re-
peated anxionsly as Buck tried TO in
duce her 10 take seat,
Lets get down 10 cases" Buck
answered her. There's no use
beatin' round the bush. ! been sweet
on you ever since | first clamped my
eyes on you. You knew 1t, too and
you gave me the low-down every
time. But that's all right. ! like
a woman with some scrap in her.
You've got nerve enough 10 match my
own. That's why I'm strong for you.
] swore I'd get you some day. md I'm
going TO make good, didn't bring
your kid brother here for nothin'."
"Stop-stop, please" Mercedes
begged.
Her nearncss TO him drove Buck
mad with desire. She was even more
lovely than he had supposed
"Why. querida," he said fervently.
'there amt a thing I've got, l
wouldn't give for you. I got water
on this place again. It's worth some
thin now. But I amt rancher.
ia throw UP this thing in a minute
for you. There amt no real money
in ranching. nohow. I'll take you
where there's some life and excite
ment. This God-forsaken desert amt
no place for a girl like YOU"
You mean that you want me to go
with you?" Mercedes could not be-
lieve her ears.
Eyes, I'll even marry you. II you'll
come with me-" Buck replied.
The girl before him shook her head
hopelessly. The man must be mad.
well. what do you say?" he de-
manded.
II say no." Mercedes cried. She
nut a chair between them as Buck
advanced toward her The look in
his eyes was proof enough of his in
tention. He wanted to take her in
his arms and feel her warm flesh
against his whether she would have
1t or not.
You have trapped mel" she ex-
claimed. 1T do not believe my
l.rother is here at all"
Hes here all right" Bodine as
sured her. "Hey Shorty" he called.
Yep" came the muffled answer
from the next room.
Wake that kid up!"
The girl heard Basilio's startled cry
as Shorty awakened him.
You beast!" Mercedes shrieked.
LET me have him. Let me have
HIM"
mot till you say yes to me,
Senorita.
you coward! b No wonder you
want to run away. Senior Acklin
will send you to prison for blowing up
his dam"
.sYeh?" Buck questioned exaspera-
tinsly. "Esteban will go with me,
too. won't he?" In changed tone
he went on: "You followed us into
the hills this afternoon; knew that
long ago. WndC Else yOu VIC louilu
out, don't know, and don't care
He disproved this last statement by
Immediately asking:
Have you seen Acklin?"
Mercedes caught hint of uneasi-
ness in his voice.
II have" she answered.
"Humph! / suppose you told him
ali YOU know" The big fellows
tones were threatening
Mercedes saw her advantage.
II tell him nothing" she cried.
"But 1 will IL you do not give me
Basilio and let me take him home
Buck reached out his long arms
and caught her around the waist. |
Mercedes fought to get free, but he
was too strong for her.
Now you change your mind In a
hurry or I'll make you" He raised
his voice. Give that kids arm
twist or two" Then he continued to
the girl: ''I'll show you who's boss
here"