Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1932-01-28
Chapter 3S
MGO EOR YOUR GuNn

ANtNH bAC u ~ t0Ai IiCAfS OF
foul!
Chapter 3S
"Go FOR YOUR GUN"
In the morning Rock watched from
his window until Ash left. then went
out to breakfast. Thirty did not an
pear. Preston came out while Rock
was eating and said:
Rock, I've a job for you. The bows
are gettin' a pack outfit ready. They
know where to go. | want five hun
dred head of two-year-old steers in
the flat down there by Slagle's ranch
by August"
1T can't be DONE" protested Rock
Wal, you've been hollerin' fer
some real work. Pack an rustic /"
You're the boss, Preston. But are
you sure you won't need me more
right here?"
Preston bent toward Rock and low
cred his voice. 1T amt what I'd like
or need. Thirty asked me to. Ash Is
wuss thar ever before"
Suits ms fine. Don't mind tellin'
you, boss, that Ash is almost gettin'
on my nerves"
"Hawl Haw! Almost gettin'. hey?
My nerves are shot to pieces"
Small wonder, boss. Reckon you'd
do well to hawg-tie Ash an hang
round the Pass for a MONTH"
1t did not suit Rock just then to
leave the Pass without a hint to
Preston.
Rock wavered between two strong
desires-to see Thirty before he left
and write to her. The better course
would be to write, because he could
put on paper what there would be no
chance to speak. He sat down to his
little table and began, with hand that
ne could not keep steady and heart
which accelerated a beat for every
Thirty Darling,
Your Dad has ordered me away
for several weeks, maybe more I am
glad TO go, tho not to see your sweet
lace for so long will be terrible. NV
conscience flags me still for what |
brought upon you at the dance. But
don't ask forgiveness for thai so
ter's porch. Still. if / had no more
TO sustain me. Thirty, thru what seems
70 be the hardest trial of my life. that
KISS you gave me would be enough.
l shall think of you every sunset
see you come out to watch the
Pass.
Ever
Trueman.
Slipping the note under the door of
Thiry's cabin. he beat a rather pre-
retreat. Nevertheless he
the door open, and turning
saw Thirty pick up the missive. and
then stand to look at him. Finally
she waved.
1t rained every day, mostly sum-
showers. with rainbows bent
from cloud to forest.
One night AL got in latest of all
weary and sullen.
was VI under the Notch" AL
saia; an first thing | seen a couple
Oh riders high up, watchin' me Reek-
IN they never lost sight NJ ~ an T.
me an
The twins were silent, which fact
did not argue for q favorable recep-
tlon Of this news.
See any brands except ours? % asked
ROCK. pertinently. :
Shore did. Lot OF Half Moon stock :
scattered all over =,
The devil you say. I thought Hes
pitt ran the Half Moon outfit low :
down on the range"
We heard In town he was goin' to
,hange," replied AL.
Three days later, miles east of the {
Notch, Rocks alert eye caught sight
If riders above him on a slope. keen ;
behind the trees, and no doubt /
'pylng upon him with a glass. Though +
with rage. he went right on 8
irving as If he were hone the wiser. :
A couple of days before the longed-
or humber of cattle had been herded
INTO, the canyon-corral. the thing (
tock expected came to pass. Early .
n the morning, al breakfast hour, a d
,roup of riders, five In number, rode
Town upon the camp. =
Boys, reckon / don't like this" \
aid Rock, gruffly. But you take it :
latural-like, and I'll do. the talkin'."
rs the riders entered camp Rock rose
MS seat beside the camp fire to :
rect the visitors. They were sea- :
range-riders. a hard looking
ng quintet, not one of whom Rock
Iad eve seen,
"Howdyl Just in time for grub"
e said heartily.
Much obliged. but we had ourn,"
eplied the leader, a rugged cowman.
Get down and stay awhile" said
took.
His invitation was not accepted
Gage Preston OUTFIT" inquired
he leader.
Part Of it," replied Rock. not SO
ordially.
Roundup or drivin' a herd?"
vent on the interlocutor, visibly
We're drivin' five hundred head
t~wo-year-olds down the Pass.
reckon another day or so will make
he full count" rejoined Rock.
The leader was evidently finding
'ock a man about whom he had be-
to have uneasy conceptions, ~.
Don't know the lay of the land"
vent on the leader. Haven't rid
on this range"
Shore you didn't have to tell me
replied Rock, bluntly. You're
Wyomin', an ridin' for Hes
How'd you know theft"
Reckon nobody else would brace
le TINS NNuN
You? Which one of the P%restons
1lght you be?''
Hadn't you better hand over your
before askin' me to in
roduce myself"
I'm Jim Dunno, foreman for Hes
~ replied the rider.
1 right. How do, Mr.. Dunne2
blind cowboy could see your call
mt friendly. Now what do you
Wal, we've come to have a look
your herd" answered Dunno.
Adult" Rock, with suddeness stood
rect He strobe halfway across the
amp to confront Dunno. Just to see
by accident we didn't round up a
ouple Of Half Moon steers?"
Wal, I amt sayin' nothin' about
celdents," returned the other.
Dunno, you bet your life you're
ON to look over u herd" snap
Rock. Then I'll call you plumb
Say. are you this fellar Rock7"
E asked, suddenly.
Yes, I'm Rock. Reckon that does-
mean anythin' to you. But maybe
will later
u can't see az there's any reason
be riled," returned Dunno. !
That's because you don't know
lis range said Rock. curly, n
Boys wen drive the steers out OF .
canyon for inspection"