Nogales international., 1929-01-15
Tenth Installment
WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE

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WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE
Buck Duane, quick on the draw, kills
Cal Blain in self-defense and becomes an
goes to Bland's camp. There he wounds
!; man named Bosomer and becomes
bosom friend Of another named Euchrc.
lie meets. Mrs. Bland and also, girl
escues after a series Of intrigues in which
he is forced to deceive Mrs Bland.
This leads to Duane's killing Of Bland,
the outlaw leader, and rushing Off with
going to meet Captain MacNel!y OF the
Rangers, who had asked to see him.
'.dacNeliy is kind to him. and offers him
y pardon if he will accept an otfer h,d;,t:. TO-
lang MacNelly had become interested in
Duane after Miss Lee had spoken in his
behalf. Duane promises MacNelly to do
lin any service. Meanwhile MacNeliy
gives Duane much welcome news
lad intervened for him with MaeNeiiy.
:lnd finds her to be none other but Jennie.
hey talk and tell each other OF their
love, and when Duane tells Jennie he Is
breaks down and begs him to break his
word to MacNelly.
Duane sets forth OH the hunt for Chesel-
line At Ord he locates the band of out
laws At Bradford, later, he gives the
right operator, Buell., instructions, saying
he is going to arrest man.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
"This will probably happen after /
take the train with my man. What
want you to do is to post the other
operator. Then in case this does hap
pen to either of you be cool and pre-
tend to send the message given you.
But send the wrong meSsagc-any-
thing at random. Bluff the thing so
these allies of my man will think they
can stall operations east"
Buell. promised with heightened
color and considerable show of plea
sure to go at once and relieve the day
operator, who, he said. wanted some
time OFF duty, and TO say by his instru-
nent as long as needed.
Whore you after?" he asked ex-
citedly.
You'll know presently Another
tfling-rny horse is over at the inn
I'll have to leave him and Id like
you to take care of him till you hear
from me. If you don't hear-he' S
yours"
The time passed. When he went
out he saw several Mexicans, 3 cow
boy. and two men, and they ali watched
- curiously Next &c ran into
Sheriff Bridger,
He laid heavy hand on rrid&er
= want Cheseldine. Is he coming ?
The sheriff gasped. ard his sWarth,
/ f;le turned green. lie !Ct.;;ed sick
! Ii could not speak.
Over his shoulder Duane saw Ches
clfine coming with a group of men
al intent upon themselves.
I'm ruck Duane, Texas Ranger,
he said, close to Brdger's ear. AM
he drew his gun and pressed i
against the sheriff. Look down! h.
added.
9ridger saw the gun and almost col
lapsed.
Give me your hand-cuffs," went OF
Uuare.
Bridger produced them and helt
i.acm out with shaking fingers. Duan'
matched them, and, with a lock a
jridger that meant death, he shovel
i!im back
Thee Duane with gun high leapeC
i'll fro&t of the approaching men.
"Cheseldine y he yelled piercingly.
All OF them halted as if the wore
l2 petrihed. One of them turned {;
ghastly stricken white.
Hands out! Not UP! In front o
you! Quick"
As Duane's look had meant dca!l
50 here did his voice. The man
les clicked. Cl7eseldine was pris-
uer
>uane turned to the paralyzed men
Gentlemen, you look honest" Ilt
sad But l can take no chances. Yot
Must be judged BY your company
I'm Duane, Texas Ranger. l arres
lilis man Cheseldine | advise you al
70 be careful with your hands"
He grasped Chese;dine and backing
?way led him Up 10 the station, pushet
!. II against the wall. Duanes eye
covered every point before him
1ridger had disappeared.
Cheseldine's friends, recovering
rom their stuDcfaction, broke into q
ccnzy of excitement. But they die
rot approach any closer. One by one
he little crowd of astounded mer
was enlarged by others. Sight OF
Duane and his gun was enough, botf
10 make them gape and hold then
back
Cheseldine remained white but calm
He had nerve. He seemed to wan
to hide his manacled hands.
Duane, why did you make an ex
ce~t ton of me?" he asked
Duane did not reply. At the moment
rs heard the train whistle. Probably
Chcseldine was wondering why ht
lad not met the same fate as Bland
Ailoway, Hardin. Duane wondered
grimly the same thing.
The eastbound rolled into the station
Duane, waving the crowd back witt
his gun, made Chcseidine walk ahead
OF him, climb the steps of the car.
Hurry this train!" called Duane
to the amazed conductor.
Then he got on, entered the car
put Cheseldine in a seat and sal
facing him and all the passengers.
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