The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-07
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HtttN HIikta TODAY
,ns sn9rs ,,Ss, ~ SSnsnf rn h9n,s
10 finds his man at the ranch ~
Suck Hodinc la Paradise Valley and
shoots him dead kildare falls la
love with Mercedes. beautiful
basque girl, and helps her find the
murderer az her father Dick Ack-
I'm builds dam aud drpriYcs tho
lihsuUcs of their water supply lio-
dine makes a bomb that destroys tho
dam "a hen tho Baauucs launch L.
NOW GO ON wIrH sronN
ITO say goodbye"
Il rcekoncd you would" Tho rcd-
haired one paused Nothing but the
hope ~ seeing Rlazo had brought
him 20 town. but he would have de-
MED u most promnciy had he been
accused of a. Il may not see you
no more he went on. I'm goin'
20 Kelly Crvek tonight. stopped In
Paradise ON the way down. Your
horse Is all right put that long
rope OF mine on Your saddle. Thought
you might like H."
BlaEo climbed to his SCAT In the
stage 20 hide his embarrassment He
lie knew the rcata Melody referred
TO: his favorite for many years. a
finely woven Mexican. He wanted
10 thank him. but he did not know
how 20 express his gratitude He put
his head thru the open window and
said hanisringly, IN buy you n drink
for that II YOU'RE here when get
hack"
Melody knew. as well as man can
know anything. that Blaze was really
telling him he appreciated the rope.
and that he would repay him some
day without counting the COS, 10 him
self. either.
Come easy. go easy" he tluus
hack at his friend Don't you SO
spending all your wages FOR liquor
Costs lot OF money TO ride the
trains these days"
The stage started then. Melody did
not doubt Tor moment that this was
goodbye. Blaze waved his hand 70
him.
well. don't set hurt the frcckle-
faced man called TO him. II was q
stupid remark. but Il served TO erase
the emotion from his face.
Late afternoon found Blaze on the
well-kuown trail 10 the Rancho
Three days are almost too short q
time for even nature 10 work her
miracles, but even so tho preeiod,
water was giving full promise Of the
days 10 come.
Henaro. Mariana. and Teresa. and
one or two OF the old hands had come
back 20 ws'k. The fioOd-torn debri:
was being removed. There vas hope.
fulneSs and courage in the mir. Blazs
saw that the patio which had beer
Jose's pride had received marked at.
tention. This last was Mercedes do
ing: her first relaxation In weeks
she rested now on the steps whcrs
Acklin had given her the forgotten
vanity case. Blaze was almost bcsid,
her before she became aware OF him
~Senorg II was a cry OF glad
ness, ACCOMPANIED by look that lefi
Blaze all a-tremble.
You didn't think would 20 with
ont coming TO say goodbye?"
Mercedes shook her head
NO." shc said. Il know you come
The Rancho begins to look like old
times. chr You hear that the Senoi
Ackiin offer US part OF tho damn
Yes: Melody told me. It's wonder
full. You've won your fight. Ha,
Kent gone homer"
NO. Senior. He is upstairs will
Esteban- Ny brother be glad to se'
you"
They turned at the sound Of pat
tering feet Basilio had heard BIZ
big friends voice. Blaze caught holc
OF him.
You come back 10 stay. scnol
Blazer the child questioned
no. no. little chief. I've got 20 E,
home. to Wyoming. ! came TO sa!
goodbye"
Basillo crcpt closer 10 him.
I'm going to miss you, oId-timsr.'
Blaze added uneveniy.
Why did you go away then?
want you to stay.
Blaze smiled. Ny Man had edge,
his way TO his masters side.
YOU'RE going to be real lonesoml
for me. little chief"
The child nodded his head
He lifted Basiiio 10 the little fellow
could pet the horses cold muzzle.
Hell sort OF make up for the los
Of me. won't her
You're going to give him to me
Mr.. Blaze"