The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-10-31
CHAPTER VIII

toward Stanley Heath, and his resolve
to 60 to the Homestead with the break
of dawn. 1t was noon before he and
Eleazer got under way.
In the first place, the two men dis
agreed as to the proper method of
arresting the alleged criminal
sYou can't take him on no warrant,
'Lish." Eleazer objected. "'cause you
amt actually got proof he's guilty.
Proof? Amt | got clear case?
Amt roundup him up with the loot
on him?" clustered Elisha.
"praps-p'raps you didn't really see
the jewels, Eleazer quavered. Are you
plumb certain you saw them things?"
4'Certain?"
Come. comet Don't go up In the
air. 'Lish. | amt doubtin' your word.
] just want to make sure we don't take
no mis-steps an make jackasses OF our
selves" Eeazer explained Have you
got everything"
.I--I-guess So Elisha said weakly.
pete fixed up your badge In great
shape. didn't heT' was Eleazer's cheer
full comment. ITS bright as new dol
lar. Anybody could see 1t a mile away
An the handcuffs, too-they look
grand. Wal, what do you say to our
settin out?'
The stroll to Crockers Cove was not
hilarious one. With each successive
step Elishas spirits dropped lower and
lower
At last they came within sight of
the bay.
''Whered you leave the boat?" Ele-
aver questioned.
Il pulled her up opposite the fish
shanty.n
''She amt here"
"My soul an body! What's to be
done now?"
Il reckon Wen just have to give IL
all up" the sheriff responded with
slckly grin. Call 1t off"
AN let the thief escape? No
sir-eel We've got to 20 through with
this thing now we've started If 1t takes
leg Wen walk round by the shore"
In high dudgeon the two men plod-
ded through the sand, Its grit seepIny
into their shoes with every STEP
1t was not until they came within
sight of the Homestead that the silence
between them was broken.
wal, here we are!" Eleazer an
nounced more genlally.
"Yes-here-here we are 7, his COM
rade painted. MY soul an body-what
tramp. I'm near dead Walt a
minute Eleazer Let's take count Of
stock an decide how we're goin' to
proceed We've got to make plan"
but we've made plan already.
After you've knocked at the door an
gone In"
II knocked an gone I'M"
yes, yes" Elisha repeated. after
that, you'll sorter state the case to
Marcia, 'xplainin' why we've come an
everythin-"
AN what'll you be doin' mean.
timer Eleazer inquired. wheeling
sharply.
Me? Why, III be waitin outside,
kinder Ioiterin' till it's time for me to
go in-dont you see?'
Il don't. | think twould be better
was you to 90 ahead an pave the way
for me That's how It's done In plays.
Some kinder unimportant person goes
first an afterward the hero comes In"
so you consider yourself the hero
of this show do your commented
Eleazer sarcastcally.
Amt ~"
wal, you don't pear to me to be.
Who egged you on an marched you
here-answer me that7 If you Amt
the most ungrateful cuss alivel I've a
big half mind to go back home an
leave you to do your arrestin alone"
Don't do that. Eleazer. don't do
THAR Elisha begged. Don't 70
home an leave me--now--at the last
minute"
Very WE'LL" Eleazer agreed magnih-
Gently -"Then III remain an give you
my moral support"
Elisha got up and. dragging one foot
after the other, moved toward the
house.
Now knock" commanded the die.
tator.
TREMENDOUSLY Elisha tapped on the
door.