New Britain herald., 1924-09-08
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 The prospect of going to jail did not disturb the Wreck. He dtd not take it very seriously The main point was getting Sally back to peace and happiness. Whenever they got through with him he would go back to Pittsburgh, where he might for get about things--or might not. But before that everything must be made straight and smooth for Sally Nor gan. Engaged to her? He laughed at himself. Not that there was any mirth in it. but it was form of self-mockery for which he was in the mood.
 The cavalcade was in the woods where Sally found it easier to fol- low the train than she expected.
 Presently they came to a second spot where there was confusion of footprints and hoofprints, and this she knew to he the place where she and the Wreck had discovered their mounts.
 In the end retracing of wander ing trail brought them to a place that Sally and the Wreck instantly recognized. It was the camp of the three-man gang. There was little left but soaked embers, but there was no opportunity for mistake.
 The sheriff dismounted and exam ined the place attentively. He lis- tened closely while Sally explained everything, including the affair of Denver and the thunderstorm. She seemed to stress the part the Wreck had played.
 The Wreck left the telling all to her. When the sheriff began walk ing to and fro, studying the de- serted camp, the Wreck found him. self side by side with Sally. It was their first proximity since they had mounted the horses at the foot of the hill, miles back. He moved uneasily in his saddle.
 He glanced al her, because 1t seemed difficult not to do so. Sally smiled encouragngly. But the smile robbed him of his wits.
 Its nice day" he said.
 She glanced up at the sky, through the tree-tOps. It was blue and laughing now. | Beautiful" she answered.
 Not so warm as yesterday.
 Not so warm." He made nervous gesture that meant nothing in particular.
 But it's likely to be warmer to- morrow" he burted.
 "Yes." said Sally.
 "And it probably won't rain"
 Probably not"
 The conversation had exhaust cd everything he dared to say. But she would not let him alone.
 T think" she said, that the rest of the summer won't be quite so hot It gets cooler at night, you know"
 "Uh-huh."
 But of course, we can't tell. We might have a hot wave"
 He looked at her suspiciously.
 still, we might not have it," she added. "It's all luck"
 Yes; luck" he nodded.
 Now she laughed outright.
 Henry, please don't be absurd. Scold me for something; jump all over me"
 You're all right" said the Wreck lamely.
 That's not much, but it's better than the weather" said Sally.
 He shook his head irritably. He was miserable at heart and he knew he was ridiculous.
 The merriment faded from Sally's l face; the look in her eyes softened. Poor Wreck!
 Just forget it." she said T didn't mean anything"
 "Oh. that's all right"
 Thanks, old timer"-
 From the deserted camp the quar- tet, captors and prisoners, rode over to where the fiivver had been left. It was ridiculously easy to find 1t by daylight. When the Wreck saw the car he went into a black rage.
 The flivver was lying on it's side in a clump of bushes with two wheels in the air. It was plain enough that Nosey's gang had undertaken 10 turn 1t around and head it back toward the main road but the surface was hillside, and the thing had gone over for want of skilled hand.
 The Wreck climbed down from his horse and walked around hi, beloved car. furious but saying nothing. Yet so far as he could see, there was nothing radically wrong with the flivver.
 "Is 1t very much damaged Hcnry9" asked Sally.
 No" he answered, shortly. will it run?" "Of course"
 They were still examining the fliv yer when two men came down tn abandoned road and hailed the sher if They were the other half 0 Bob Wells posse.
 Good thing you got them horses. said one of them 10 Bob Wells We need fem. Bill and me hay been scoutin' around while you va gone and we've hit a hot trail. Blu there wasn't any use tryin' to follc it on foot. If we're quick we'll nal 'em before sundown." ! Eve nailed one of them already,