The Lamar register., 1923-01-31
SYNOPSIS

forms a partnership with an unknown
man whom he later learns is Jonas War
wronged. n but later married, back in iii.
nos. Cameron's explanations appease
Warren. and the two proceed together
Taking refuge from a sapdstorm in
cave. Cameron discovers gold. but too
late; both men are dying. Cameron leaves
evidence. in the cave, of their discovery
Of gold. and personal documents
CHAPTER I.-Richard Gale, sdven-
turer. in Casits, Mexican border town,
meets George Thorne. lieutenant in the
Ninth cavalry. old college friend. Thorne
tells Gale he is there TO save Mercedes
Castaneda Spanish girl, his affianced
wife. from Rojas. Mexican bandit
CHAPTER H.-Gale ''rowjhhouses'
Rojas and his gang. with the help OF
two american cowboys. and he. Mercedes
the fort orders Thorne TO his regiment.
He leaves Mercedes under Gales pro
lection.
CHAPTER IH.-The pair, aided by the
cowboys who had assisted Gale in the
escape. Charlie Ladd and Jim Lash. ar
rive in safety at ranch known as For
lorn River. we'll across the border
CHAPTER Iv.-The fugitives are at
Tom Belongs home Belding is immi-
grafton inspector. Living with him are
his wife and stepdaughter Nell Burton.
Gale. with Ladd and Lash take service
with BeldinG rangers, Gale telling
seldinr The cause Of his being ,s wsndersr
corning the sons business abilities.
Thorns OF her safety. Dick also writes
to his parents. informing them Of his
whereabouts. Nell's personality. and her
kindness. attract Gale.
CHAPTER vL-Ridins the range. Gale
falls In with . party Of three Mexican
he sees two Indians ride into the camp
wounded, and the Mexicans seek to xiii
him In q cruel way Dick drives them
on, conveying. the wounded Yaaui to
Belongs ranch.
CHAPTER vII-The Indian is taken
in cared for and remains in Belding's
services. becoming Dicks ardent admirer
Gales admiration sor Nell Increases. and
he believes she is not averre to his atten
the pride OF his life. after his wife and
stepdaughter. are run OF by Mexicans.
CHAPTER vIII.-Gsle. with LAdd. Lash
and the faqui. pursue the raiding party
oysc the desert. finally eornerins them.
Five OF the six thieves are killed and the
party OF whites with the recovered
horses, return to the ranch in triumph.
CHAPTER IX-Gale secures from Mrs
Beldlng what he feels Is reluctant per
mission to allow him TO seek Nell for
wife. He begins his courtship with energy.
confident that he can win her.
having pleasant dreams" replied Dick.
$50 sorry to wake you. l cant see
how | came to do 1t. l was 50 quiet.
Mercedes didn't wake. Well. I'll go
and let you have your slesta and
dreams"
But he did not move TO go. Nell
regarded him with curious, specula-
tive eyes.
Isn't It a lovely day7" queried Dick.
Yesterday was finer. but you didn't
notice IT."
"Oh. yesterday was somewhere
back In the pnst-the inconsequential
past"
Nell's sleepy eyes opened little
wider. She did not know what tn
make OF this changed young man.
Dick felt gleefu and tried hard to
keep the fact from becoming manifest.
whats the lnconsequentiul past;
You seem remarkably happy today"
Il certainly am happy. Adios.
Pleasant dreams"
Dick turned away then and left the
patio by the opening into the yard
Nell was really sleepy, and when she
Aiu I've NOuiu lt
turn. He walked around for while.
Presently, as II magnet-drawn, he re-
traced his steps to the patio and en-
tered noiselessly.
Nell was now deep in her slesta.
She was inert. relaxed. untroubled by
dreams. Her hair was damp on her
brow.
Again Nell stirred. and gradually
awakened. Her eyes unclosed, humid,
shadOwy. unconscious. They rested
upon Dick for moment before they
became clear and comprehensive He
stood back fully ten feet from her,
and to all outside appearances re
garded her calmly.
I've interrupted your siesta again"
he said. please forgive me. I'll take
myself on"
He wandered away, and when it
became impossible for him to stay
away any longer he returned to the
patio.
The instant his glance rested upon
Nells face he OWNED she was feign.
ing sleep. Dick dropped upon his
knees and bent over her. He wanted
more than anything he had ever want
ed In his life to see II she would keep