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Show X THE SALINA SUN, SALINA UTAH r God, kid," he growled, "you don't seem human no more. It's til so d d terrible Im genin' haunted. If you Storm Country Polly by Grace Miller White Copyright by Little, Brown. &. Co. CHAPTER XIV 16 Continued. Good nough for 'er gasped Polly, tensely, rolling her hands In her apron. An' she yelled so hard you couldve heard her near to Ithaca, Poll, moaned Larry. "Me an' Lye gagged er. ! Holy siuut !" fell from Pollyop, as the picture his words had made burned Itself across her mind. "Her mans been gone all day to Cortland, continued the squatter In a monotone. "Lye found out Old Miss Robertsons been tryln to reach hold of him. Hope she dont! Interjected Polly. "Not till we get done with his woman. Are you goiu to tote her over here? The man nodded. "Dont dure to till later, when the squatters is In bed, he answered, slapping on his cap. "If if you change your mind, Poll, come along over; an I'll cut 'er loose an let er go.' 4 A harsh sound, something like a chuckle of malicious satisfaction, slipped through Pollys lips and stopped the man at the door. "That aint no ways likely, Larry, she said huskily. "Bring 'er here, an when Im done with her, shell have to be took. She caught Bishop by the arm, whirling him around. "An listen, Larry," she continued with cruel emphasis, "an all the time keep rememberin' how Betty wailed her life into the grave, an an that Old Marc done it." Overcome by the words she had thrown at him so deliberately, Bishop flung away, and the girl, quaking at what was about to happen, heard him running along the shore toward his shack. It seemed to Polly Ilopldns that every minute was an hour long, and every second filled with intolerable anxiety. Would the Larry repent and surrender the prize she longed to cet her fingers on? In extreme nervousness she went from one thing to another, never finishing what she began. She paced the hut floor until she was dripping wet with apprehensiveness. She had no means of knowing when Lye and Larry would come; so she dared not stir from the shack. Many times she shoed aside the window blind and looked out. But the world outside was wrapped in a white silence. She could not even glimpse the peaked roof of a fisherman's hut. for between her and the Silent City was a flowing curtain of snow, the flakes falling like feathers from an open bag. Larry would keep his word, she told herself over and over. She was glad it was such a night! The better could the squatters carry out their death plan. Unnoticed by the girl, the wood burned to embers in the stove, and the hut grew colder by degrees. In one of her half hours of measuring the shantys length, she halted, hreatliing on her frost-bittefingers. She drew about her shoulders the blanket which hod covered Wee Jerry in his hut soft-hearte- d n dajs. Her mind brought back to the baby away off in some unknown place, she cried weakly as she replenished the fire. Had the wicked ones of the earth ninde Jerry forget Daddy Hopkins who up in Auburn was ignorant of his whereabouts? Jinny times Polly had taken up her pencil to write him of the child, but it always dropped from her fingers before It reached the paper. Daddy could not do anything: and she would not ad,d to his heavy burden. She was at the stove, her cold, stiff fingers spread over It, when the sound of footsteps outside sent her headlong to the door. Appallingly terrified, she dragged it open. Then, In deadening silence, Lye Brneger and Larry Bishop carried a large bundle through the doorway and threw It down on Pollys bed. Heavy-liddethe girl gazed upon It. her eyes widening in Joy, joy at the thought of Old Marc's misery ; joy at the thought of getting even. The frightful emotion that surged through her bore relation only by contrast to the delights of a few months hack, when her willing legs had trotted the country over to help every one that needed her. It wasnt the same Polly at nil. This Polly lifted her foot and kicked the bundle none too lightly. of a time get tin er "We had a h Vre, Poll," growled Lye Brneger. DCside its like if a million crazy devils rTtvs fowlin' over the hills. But we brought er just the same! Now-dwhat you like with 'er, brat! eth gleamed through the White maniacal mile that parted the girl's lips. At last! She had not lived through interminable days for nothing! Scoot out, you! she ordered, waving her hand at them, "aw keep a watch about till I get done! Brneger made for the dor as If anxious to be gone; but Larry held to the spot where he stood. "She's a woman. Dolly Ilopkins. he muttered, rJ eyes turning from tne dd cot to ftie rtgtd girl, If she 1 Bi-h- Marcs wife. Hes borne too, so Lye says! "What do I care where the pup Is? she thrust in vehemently. 'Course shes a woman I So be I; an' so were your dead Betsy. Then she stamped her foot tempestuously. "Get out of here ar.' watch for an bis folks, she snapped. Its about time he were stormin the Silert City. Im thinkln. Roughly she shoved the men out into the blizzard and closed the door. Then she stood with her back to it, deep sobs racking her body. Now as she had almost died, and Wee Jerry too, so would Marcus The vicious hope that she could see him writhe In his grief took possession of her. she placed the bar DIstraughtly across the door, making sure it was locked. Then, creeping to the cot, she gazed down at the wet bundle. There, where she had helped Oscar Bennett over dark rough pluces Into the light of Eternity, lay the dearest dear of her bitterest enemy. She uttered, an exclamation when she saw a lifting shudder go over the thing on the bed. A smile flitted across her face, and her hands came together convulsively. Slowly she knelt down and unEvewrapped the thick blanket; lyn MacKenzie was staring out at her, dull eyed and terrified. A dark rag completely filled her mouth; and Polly grinned at her. Do you know what squatters do to chickens they swipe from you rich folks? she asked huskily. Although she could not speak, Evelyn heard and understood. She closed her eyes, her face going drabber In the flickering light, but at a sound the weary ids flew open again. Polly had stepped to the wood-boand was picking up the ax. She brought it forward, and smiling the same sinister smile, showed it to the pallid girl. This, was all she said, tapping the handle. and Evelyn Polly struggled; laughed, a wicked laugh, no more like the ripple which Daddy Ilopkins had loved to hear than the bark of a wolf is like tlie lark's morning song. Tears rose into Evelyn's eyes and rolled down her cheeks. The smile faded slowly from Polly's face. Ever had excruciating agony touched her; like a sunbeam through a rift In a storm cloud, the old Polly leaned up to take heed of anothers hurt. This feeling she crushed down ; but she put the ax on the floor and squatted beside the t bed. Scarcely had she done this before a loud knock came on the door. She threw the blankets over Evelyn and went swiftly forward and lifted the bar. Larry Bishop thrust the upper half of his body into the room. "Old Marc an his gang are in the Silent City lookin' for his woman, he whimpered hoarsely. Where's Lje? came in a hiss front the squatter girl. "Off up the road watching, returned Wlint'd you do to 'er. brat? Bishop. "Come in, said Ioily, in an undertone, grasping the end of Ins scurf and pulling him through the doorway. Mac-Kenz- ie Mae-Kenzl- ad x settln," breathed Pollyop. ! be stoppin here fast enough "Theyll and door burst open, Of a sudden the with covered Marcus MacKenzie, snow, entered. With him were two of his neighbors and several squatters. Polly enjoyed a glimpse of Old Marcs agonized face ; then she grinned "Keep . she asked, showing on expanse of even What do you mean by white teeth. bustin Into my house like this, sir? MacKenzie threw a glance from the girl to the squatter in the chair. My wife's gone! he cried In desperation. I I she? broke In Polly, "So? Now smiling wider. "You dont say! Well, golly me Thats too bad. Some other feller run off with er mebbe! And when she saw him trying to master his emotion, forcing back the heavy groans that interfered with his efforts to answer, she laughed. Never before had she been reckless In his presence. She knew this was one time Marcus MacKenzie did not want to fight. He needed the help of the squatters to search the Storm country for his wife his bride, the very apple of his eye. He did not look at all like the flashing-eyed enemy of her people. All at once he had changed from a cynical, handsome man of the world to a pleadhusband. ing, pale-faceJust then the wind shook the shanty violently; and over his big frame passed shudder after shudder. "Shes been gone, oh God, I don't know how long, he groaned aloud, the haggard expression deepening in the lines about his mouth as he spoke. Ill give Ill give more money than any He flung around on of you ever saw Bishop and thrust out an lmportunnte band. Larry had been watching him covertly, In moody silence. When Marcus addressed him directly, he threw back his head and let out loud malevolent sounds more like the howls of hyenas than the laugh of a human being; and Iolly Ilopkins Joined in again, too, dreadful sounds that made her thin, lovely face look old. Tills is a quer place to come for your woman, she taunted MacKenzie. "To a squatter's shack, huh? I didn't know before that rich women came to the Silent City, least of all, yourn." MacKenzie took a step toward her. Oh, I wus sure she wasnt here, he But I want help thrust in eagerly. the aid of every one. of you. Money,' lie cried again, convulsively. Money, do you hear? Money, I said Ioliy was witnessing just the picture that she had been holding in her mind's eye for many days. Money can t buy everything, misMebbe your ter, she jeered at him. woman's In the snow. 'Tomorrows Tl.anksgivln day. Mebbe youll miss 'er if she aint home with you. Scoot out of here. Dolit be luggin, Old Marc, or she might freeze to death soinevvheres. Its a bad night. The last statement, true to everv word, brought a deep sob from throat. It was Immedlntelj followed by more of the bitter laugh ter. So changed was Polly of the Silent City that tile gaping squatters who d.d not know wliat was going to happen wondered at tier. They knew her no or longer as Polly, tile love-lasof the Sun. A low rumble sounded in the git i's thiout. She coughed, then flung out: I said, It's a bad night! Scoot out, mister, un look for your d n woman somewhere.? else. Utieimg un oath, MacKenzie tied followed by his companions, having Larry Bishop staring at the p.iie squatter girl. Whats the matter, mister? 1 change your mlud, Pull, an not kill er A gurgling noise came from under the pillows on the cot, and as if an unseen hand were pushing her forward, Pollyop strode to the bed and jerked away the small feather ticks. Evelyns eyes sought out the squatter man in mute pleading. Polly toughed ; and gray with horror at her merciless attitude, Larry slunk to the door. "I guess this aint none of my business," he mumbled, and opening if, he fled as if pursued by a vindictive spirit of the Storm country. Again with swift, long strides the girl went to the door and barred it. Then with utmost deliberation sha lighted several other cuntlles and set them In different parts of the hut until a flood of light was diffused through the room. A long deep sigh fell from her lips as she finished her task. She wanted to see every wave of pain that shot across Evelyn MacKenzles pallid face ; and that was why she approached thj cot and stood looking down upon the twisted figure. All she had endured through the rich girls perfidy swept over her like a tidal wave. Out of the dark dream w The entire Goodyear effort of many years has been toward one result the tire buyers advantage. Goodyear has taken two methods to achieve that result. One has been to raise the quality of Goodyear Tires. The other, to lower Goodyear prices. Goodyear has succeeded in both to your great advantage. Goodyear Tires are better today than ever larger, heavier and stronger. Many users tell us they are getting double the mileage from them they got from Goodyears ten years ago. Goodyear prices are lower today than ever. On the average they have decreased more than 60 from the prices of 1910. Look at the figures listed below. 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She dropped down and ian her fingers under the heavy cord with which the girl was bound. she you, huh? Ropes hurtlu queried. An affirmative bob of her head was he only answer Mrs. MacKenzie could give. I'll undo em a bit, said Polly Loosenin up a 'few strings sulkily. don't say you wont get whats cornin to jou. With her strong, white teeth and deft fingers she untied the heavy knots that pinioned the slender arms. "Did the squatters give you anything to eat? she asked, rocking back on her heels. If you was In Larrys hut so long with that thing in your mouth, then I bet joure hungry! It was scarcely perceptible, the negative shake that followed this CHAPTER XV. question. "If jouve got to die you might as There was gloomy silence In the well go on a full belly," ended Ioliy, shanty until the horses hoofs could getting up. he heard no longer in the snow outShe took a piece of hard bread and side. Lurry Bishop crouched low In poured some hot vvnter on it. WatchJeremiah's rocking chair, pulling in ing Evelyn frowulngly, slie heat them nervous tension at his fingers until together with a tin spoon. Of course, the joints clacked. He shot Iollj the stuff was tasteless without sugar! Ilopkins a furtive glar.ee hut dropped Polly knew It very well, because that tils thick lids befote the unearthly exwas what she had for supper every pression In the girl's eyes. She lead night. lost the look of heavenly conqiossiuii She turned away from the cup in thut had given cheer to the squatters. tier hand and went to a small cupAs his mind went Lack to the spring board over which hung a flimsy curdujs when she hud so often smiled tain Buck behind a few old dishes comfort Into his own uchiiig heart, he he laid hidden a little sugar one of heaved a deep sigh. The sound of his the squatter women hud given her. breath, catching in his throat, brought She had kept It against Daddy IIop-vln- s Polly scrambling from the cot. and for Jerry, too Unmindful of the morose squatter, perm-qis- . With woeful sobs, she began pacing the floor, holding icy die poured half of it into the cup. to her aching temples. Then she crossed to Evelyn and picked Was All She Said, Tapping fingers "This, Best take the pillows oiTn her, up the ax. the Handle. Poll, muttered Bishop. She'll smothTin gnin to take this rag out of an' if MacKenzie comes here, ynppin er if jou dont." votir mouth, she suld, "an mind you The girl paused and threw him a dont squeal, or Ill send you double-quicfor his woman, laugh at him Iuugh. an laugli till your sides split, Larry." glance over her shoulder. to your first man. Now hold Get out of here, you Larry," she still! Thisll hurt a bit!" Site closed the door, pushed Bishop bade him in fierce emphasis. "Shed into a ehair, and then deliberate! (TO BE CONTINUED) crawled into bed beside Evelyn. Upon better smother than get whats coinin' the inert figure of the bound girl she 'o 'er. You an Lje hang around a Not a Second 1 ime. while till I call you. When I'm done What a man 1ms done yon can do. piled two pillows. Then she and Larry wuited, scarcely with er, you 11 liuve to sink her the But those who have been done you cant do So easily. breathing, until voiet seemed vo come lake. to his feet. through the clapboards from every di-- i Staggering Larry I ecthm. brushed awav the water that bad Nearly all the knowledge In the A rush of leet brought Bishop boit j gathered In glistening drops upon bis world has been acquired at the er brow Dense of somebody's burut finger, upright home-comin- Why Pay Putnam Fadeless Dyes lOc Pickago Dye? Kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid troubles are most dangerous because of their insidious attacks. 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