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Show M 1 THE TIMES-NEW- NEPHI, UTAH. S, ABLE TO ( COM RADE : I S DO HER WORK OF 1""" I- -' 11 II After Long Suffering Mrs. Siefert Wai Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinktam's Vegetable Compound By RANDALL PARRISH V Copyrlpht, A. C. "VOU! HER HUSBAND?" "When 1 was in the army. In Arizona." "I In Arizona once Tucson; you there? Good. You not soldier now?" "Oh. no; that was ulte a while ago; that Is why I have forgotten my There aren't many of your Spanish. people up here." She shook her head, resting back against the table, and 'gazing at hliu frankly with tier dark eyes. ".limn and I all alone here." she confessed. "Ket Is not nice no; I You do like not these Americanos. not look like the senor vat vus .e funny mime be call you?" j Tom Shelby, a rancher, rides Into the frontier town of Ponca,. looking for a good time after a long fipeil of hard work and loneliness on the ranch. Instead, he runs Into a funeral that of Dad Calkina, a retired army man of whom little Is known. A girl, mill In her teens, survives Calkina. Mc- Carthy, a saloon keeper and t'on-ca- 's leading citizen, derides that g Klrl, now alone In the world. stiotWl marry. Sl.e agrees to pick out a husband from the siore of men lined up In her home. To his consternation, she selects Shelby, who had gone along merely as a spectator. The wedding takes place and the couple set out for Shelby's ranch. With them is "Kid" Macklln, whom Shelby has hired as a helper. On the way the grirl tells her husband her name Is Olga Carlyn, and aiso tells him something of the peculiar circumstances of her life. I'pon their arrival at the ranch Shelby Is struck down from behind and left for dead. He recovers consciousness to And that Macklln and his wife have gone. He starts In pursuit. He learns his wife is an heiress, that her abduction has been carefully planned aiid that she has been taken to Wolves' Hole, a stronghold of bandits and bad Indians. Reaching Wolves' Hole, he Is discovered by "Indian Joe' and forced to accompany him into the Hole. CHAPTER VIII "Churchill." "Shirchil bah "Ilauley bad got Macklln drunk and pumped him. It's some matter, of a big fortffne down East. It seems Macklln's real name may be Churchill, and !f so his father is trustee for all this property, which really belongs to I lie woman. Macklln has got an Idea he can marry her and so cop all the coin." "He mnrry her?" "That Is the way Haniey understood it." "Then your name not Shirchil?" "No; It's Shelby." "And Senor Macklln his name Shirchil?" "I reckon likely; I don't know." There was a sound without and she sprang instantly aside to the talde. busying herself furiously. Laud and the Mexican entered, throwing their saddles down noisily Into one corner and without paying the slightest attention to Shelby, prepared themselves for the meal. To the rather curt invitation of the former the ranchman drew up the bench to the table and Joined them. I'ancha asked her brother a few questions, but Indian Joe never uttered a word until be had eaten bis fill. Once Shelby caught his eyes looking across at him, but except for that one glaiice the fellow seemed oblivious of any other presence. Finally he pushed back his chair, pulled his feet around to where the butt of a revolver was within easy reach of his hand and his eyes glared straight Into Shelby's face. "Had enough?" "Plenty ; I'anchn is a good cook." "She is that. Thought I'd wait till after supper before we talked business. . Now, Churchill, or whatever your name Is, maybe you'll tell me where you got that bronc with a Three Star brand on hfra?" ' I not say eet verrn good. Maybe you huv' some other name I can say better? You tell me?" "My given name, you mean; that is Tom." She laughed, shrugging her shoulders. "Tom! Oh, I know that; I call yir.i Tom, then. I am I'tiiichtt Villemonte. Which you rather say?" 'Tamlia, of course; and who is ! Juan?" "Juan Villemonte; he is my brotherhe. You not know heem, then?" "No; we just met above. 1 bad lost my way, and we ran into each other Continued. Shelby rode nway silently between the two, conscious that this brief conversation had In no way Improved liis position. To be sure be hail escaped an Immediate meeting with Haniey, but the fact (hat the latter had entirely failed to mention his probable arrival must have left an unpleasant suspicion In Laud's mind. The fellc.7 said nothing, however, and apparently took no precautions, but Shelby was nevertheless fully aware that the other watched him cautiously, and would he quick to detect the slightest movement. They rode at a walk through a darkness ro profound that lie could not be sure they were even The sound of following a trail. boisterous voices rang out occasionally, but they bore off steadilyMoward the left away fromOie noise, and he noticed the Mexican had grasped the bridle of the buckskin, and was firmly guiding the animal. "II 1!" said Laud .suddenly, "I forgot all about the Kid. Wanter see him. Churchill?" "Not specially ternight," Shelby admitted hastily, "mornin' will be soon enough." "All right, then; 'taint much farther, enyhow. There's the high rock, Juan; the light'll show round the next turn." ' It did, shining out like a star, and they drove up in front of a log shack, an rambling affair, built close In against a wall of rock. The door opened In response to the sound of the horses' hoofs, and a young woman appeared in the entrance, peering forth. "That you, Juan?" she asked In Spanish. "Si ; there are three of ns, Pamhn." replied the Mexican, "and we would eat quickly. Is the senor here?" "Not since noon, Juan. lie said little when he rode away, yet there has that occurred I would talk with you about." "Tis well, little one after we ent there will be time." Laud swung heavily down from his horse, holding up his rein to Junn. who remained In the saddle. He moved like one whose limbs were stiffened by being long In one position. "Holy Smoke! I can hardly walk." be muttered. "I will go along with you to the corral to teach my Ice bow to behave. And as for you. Church-Ill,- " his voice deepening on the word, "go on into the cabin, mid wait there till we come." There was nothing for Shelby to do but obey. Suspicion routed him to feel a thrill of apprehension from Indian .Toe's curt manner, yet there vk nothing in the words to retent. and his only chance of safety lay in nn outward appearance of sat fret Son. The girl drew aside, and he wteed forward Into the room. An lii!;itit she lingered, as be glanced hi'stll about at the plainly furnished interior, then rinsed the door, and began busying herself In arranging the table. She was young, not over sixteen, be judged, with dark hair and eyes, decidedly pretty, and with a q'llck movement, like the flight of a bird. Twice she passed him m Iter Journeys to the tire place, without even glancing In his direction ; then uMeu-ltheir eys met, arid he laughed out- 'M t CHAPTER IX. The Love of a Woman. Shelby, while cautiously watchful of Laud's every, motion, was yet aware that the girl leaned suddenly against the wall, her face white, her eyes staring toward him, and that Juan was leaning forward across the table, with gleaming teeth exposed. He was calm enough himself, however, for he had imagined this unpleasant discovery might be made and was not entirely unprepared to meet it. "What brand?" he asked coolly. "You mean the Three Stars?" "That's exactly what I mean, pard-neI happen to know where that bronc com' from." "Then you know more than I, do. Laud. I bought the pony from a livery man at Gerlasche to ride out here u Because I Think You Are on : some bucker, at that. Say. come Straight." to think about It. those cows you were up there. He and Indian Joe were driving in were Three Stars." driving cattle, and brought nie along "That is just what they were, most with them." o' them. That's what struck me as Her eyes opened wider, and her d n funny. Those cattle com' from hands Interlocked. up on the Cottonwood; they belonged "You not here before, then? You to a feller named Shelby." never in Wolves' hole till now?" "You run 'em off?" "No." "That's none o' your d n business. "Hut why you come, then? Why That's where thev came from, an' they say you ride with them? Madre Shelby's dead. Hut what I'm Interde Iios! You know what zis place ested In is how the h you got his Is?" horse." "Yes, I'anchn," he answered soberly, He dropped bis gun down on the "I know. I table and stared across into Shelby's feeling her earnestness. came to help n woman." lmperturbnhle face with bard, threat"You tell them that? Indian Joe?" ening eyes. "Not Just as I have "ou ; I let them "Now you look here, young fellow, believe I was in on the game being you know who I am. I reckon. It's played. In fact, I didn't have to say Indian Joe Laud talkin' to you. Maymuch of anything, for as soon as I be yer all right an' maybe yer ain't; mentioned the name of Churchill, I.atid I don't take no chances. Y'our only seemed to understand. What I failed ain't sounded Just right to me to make clear was that my object story from the start, but I'll give yer a was to help her." chance to prove it. I ain't goin' ter "Why you tell me thNT" plug you now ; not If yer've got sense "Hecause you are a woman, I cnets. enough to behave yerself. Tomorrow and because I think you are straight." I'll see what Matt Haniey has to say. She staled at him a moment in sibut till flint time yere goin' to he locklence; then went over and stood with ed up. tloin' ter make any row over her back against the door. She was that program?" breathing bard, and her cheeks weie "Not the least." red. "All right, then. Juan, you take the "She come from a ranch on the gent's gun; he's better off without It. ';" That's right; now foci him over an' "Ye." see if b's got any other weapons. Her white teeth gleamed angrily beH.'lter stand up. Churchill." tween the ri'd of her l!p. The ranchman, comprehending the "An" what Mil woman to you. utter futility of any attempt at resistnor? Wy you cre That hapin to ance, diil a he was told, managing to her?" retain the same cod smile on bis lips. Shelby looked f iinkly into the iflrl's The murderous eye the spiaw-inanever once deserted V face an.! fie, determined to risk all, suddenly eonvlnced that tills young Mexican bad Shelby realized that the slight. t sympm Interest In his answer beyond any tom of treachery would prove bis unmere curiosity. doing. Laud was In no mood to be "l"ecane 1 am h'T hubiind." he argued with. Said quietly. "Nice of you to wait until after I'd "You! her husband?" She ntmoi! eaten." be said easily. "It will give screamed the wor.i. advancing tome a comfortable night's rest." ward him fiercely. "You not lie to "tllad you take It that way. ('tinnme! They sny to n.e jott dead! They ed him up, have you Juan? Now, how tell me that; they tell her that." about that room yonder? Kinpty, ain't "Who told you?" right. I not all tell eet. "Vim verrn dull, Americano. "Si. senor." It was Pancba who an"Macklln; the Indian nee a man hk yon tiefnre," she cle flutiuiiig Horse, he keel you like r!, swered, opening the door. Laud took a step forward and re!" flared positively. "Ynu not care talk "Yes, he struck me all right, Pan-ehwith inc?" glanced Into the apartment. Th swift ; at least someone did. also they scrutiny apparently satisfied him. for "Sure I do." and be straightened t!p. I thought miiybe you couldn't talk toy he turned to the prisoner, hi revolver left me there. Hut I was not "An' what he want of her? What still grasped !n readiness for Instant language." action. Senor Macklln want of herT You know "Oh. that ret; you not sp ai Spanthat?" ish. setiorT" "(o on In." he commanded harshly. "An' tomorrow we'll settle this case." "I know a little, but perhaps not H'ell. hardly. I kin rmike nt In a ttbnt anybody say, but when it all. 1 heard two fellows talking about Shelby walked past him without so Matt Ilao-Ic- y much as a side glance, to all outward fotnes lo talking tile li;i;o. I'm a bit 't; ) on know them, like, and Hank Slaglnf appearance quite at his ease. Laud rnstr" She nodded. "wl,- - in ,MniT" clsd the door and the prisoner heard r. odd-shape- 1 I ' n him secure it with a stout woodeu bar. He stood there motionless, endeavoring to collect his thoughts, the smile no longer on his lips, adjusting his eyes to the darkness. There was a window high up. but seemingly too small for the passage of his body, yet a slight gleam of starlight found Its way through the opening, which was further barred by two stout wooden stakes. He stepped silently across and tested them, finding them solidly embedded In the logs. He felt his way cautiously about the room, which was of small dimensions, containing only a single stool, and a cot; the floor was puncheon and the walls of log, heavily plastered with piud. The place offered apparently no opportunity for escape, and Shelby sat down on the edge of the cot discour. Co. ging at the dried mud between the logs of the wall; endeavoring to gain seme leverage upon the hinges of the door, and tugging once again furiously at those wooden stakes protecting the narrow window. His fingers b!ed from the frantic effort to thus loosen something, to yield him an opportunity to really exert his strength. These efforts re utterly useless; there waa not a spot of weakness to be discov- ered. If the place had been originally constructed as a prison it could not have been more securely built. Mentally and physically exhausted, h'e flung himself upon the floor, and lay there, quivering from head to foot, with nerves completely shattered. The silence became ghastly; any sound would have been a relief. There was no one moving about even in that other room, and the door between fitted aged. He could distinguish the voices of too closely for him to perceive any the three without plainly enough to gleam of light. He listened Intently, determine who was speaking, but their holding his breath, but his head sank words were Indistinguishable. Then buck once more in dejection. Why In the murmur finally ceased, and he God's name hudu't he fought It out thought one of the men had left the like a man? Why had he ever permithouse, perhaps both, yet that was ted himself to be thus caught like a hardly likely. Someone remained cer- trapped rat? The freuzy of disgust he tainly, for there was movement, and felt caused him to sit up and stare the sound of feet, mingled with the once more at the single star shining clink of dishes. I'ancha was evidently through the window. What was that? clearing off the table. His thought A shadow? Surely something out yoncentered on her. Had he made a mis- der moved ! take iu thus suddenly confiding his Silently, cautiously, he stepped on true story to her ears? Yet, so far as the stool, and looked out between the he knew, she had said nothing to in- bars, his heart beating like a drum. At jure him, and had made no effort to first he saw nothing, the blood seemreveal his secret. Indeed her actions ing to stand still as he gazed then had rattier expressed fear of Laud, the fingers of a hand grasped one of and a certain sympathy for him; sure- the wooden bars, and a face rose ly that was what he had read In the slowly just in front of his own. A depths of her eyes. Yet how could whisper revealed the identity of his this be accounted for? She must cer- visitor. "Senor, come quietly to window; do tainly be one with these others; brought up probably from childhood not speak loud." in the atmosphere of crime, and cer"Pancha, you ! You would talk with tainly loyal to her brother, if nothing me. then?" else. What then could possibly influ"I must know some things, senor; I ence her to show him the slightest must be sure," she said fiercely. "You consideration? tell me tonight the truth, senor; you He sat with head in his hands, ennot lie to me." "Not a single word," be assured her deavoring to solve the mystery, and, out from the dark, a possible explanaeagerly, his heart beginning to beat tion flashed Into his mind Macklln. with new hope, his face advanced unCould any relation she might have til only the bars divided them. "I with this fellow account for a desire trusted you." to wish his escape alive? It might; "You are Senor Shelby?" the fact that he was already the hus"Yes." band of the woman Macklln planned "And she, this woman, is your to marry would quite naturally ex- wife?" "Yes." plain the entire situation under certain conditions. If that rascal had "She Is pretty woman, verra pretty ; made love to her, and now deliberate- you not married long?" ly planned to desert her for another, "No, only a few days ; we had Just the Spanish blood would account for come to the ranch when she was taknil the rest. By heaven ; that must en away." be.lt! He recalled the Insistence of "But, senor, why she go away if she her questioning; the flash of her eyes, he just married like you say? Why the threatening gleam of her white she leave you, an' run off with Senor teeth. Unconsciously he had touched Macklln? She love heem better than the secret spring, and unloosed the ti- you?" ger. Jealousy was the weapon a love "Love him ! She did not run off. He turned to hate, the fury of a woman stole her, he and four Indians, after scorned. To get Olga out of her path leaving me for dead." forever, she would risk anything, dare "He not tell eet to me like that; he anything. Here then, was his one and say she want to marry heem, an' not only chance. you. That he took her to save her from Hut could the girl serve him, even If you ; that she would not let heem she desired to do so? He realized leave her. Then you fight, an' so get the 'erlousness of his position ; his keeled." helplessness without some outside aid. Shelby laughed softly. He had been a blind fool to venture "So that was Macklin's story, was into this den alone; and even a blindIt? Well, It Is not exactly true. I er fool to claim friendship with Han-le- ain't saying she's In love with me. or The morning would find him com- nothln' like that, but she sure don't pletely exposed, and he had little hanker none after that chap. I'll tell doubt what form vengeance would as- - yer why he took her cause she's got a bunch o' money cotnln' her way down east that Macklln would like to get his hands on." "He marry her?" "That's his game, no doubt. If It works. If not. he'll evolve some other. I don't think he gives a cuss how It's done, so be gets It he and his pre! cious father." She stared at him with lips parted. "Maybe I see It more clear now," "He not love her, she exclaimed. then; he Just want her money, bahl I care not how he get that. If be not get her. You take her away, Senor where he never see her Shelby, again?" "Of course." "An" you keep her married to you?" "I'll do the best I ran. What do Can you get us yon mean, I'ancha? out of here?" Mm Pottsville. Pa. -- "I suffered with years and female trouble for .foura or five ItTflmilor I was not fit to do my work at times and took medicine from a doctor and got no benefit. I 's saw Lydia E. Pink-ham- Vegetable adver- Compound tised in the news papers and took it and got all right. I twenty gained nounds or more atti am now able to do my work. I recommend the Vegetable Compound to my friends and you may use these facts as a Mrs. testimonial' Sallie Siefert, 313 W. Fourth Street, Pottsville, Pa. The everyday life of many housewives is a continual struggle with weakness and pain. 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