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Show THE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH Simplicity and Smartness Here to a cup e Cour PATTERN 0244 XIV CHAPTER 1 Continued 8 lie fell to the floor fighting, but his blows were weak, Ineffective. A band clutched at his throat and be tore at it with all his strength. The fingers shut down on the windpipe and he writhed under that agony summoning all "tils courage, all his will to break free, to outlast that strangling pressure. But he could not do It. He went numb; his brain clouded. He lay still and then after a time, sweet air poured again Into bis lungs. That was all of which he was aware for a long Interval: air, bathing his tortured chest Air, which had been denied him by the strangling grip of a man's hand. That thought burned away the tiaze which enveloped him and he .started tQ throw himself over, to rise, to be up and fighting. But he found that he was unable to move. His hands were stretched out above his head g a harsh bond held each wrist helpless. He fried to kick and failed. Ills feet were locked together and held there as by a great welght. A distinct odor pervaded the room. He groaned and strained again at his bonds. ' Footsteps, then, came across the floor and Nicholas Brandon looked down at him In the dim light, a whisky bottle in hls hand, swaying a bit on unsteady feet. So Sol lie grunted and laughed. you fell for It! So you followed your blessed Dawn, eh? lie went off Into a tantrum of crazy laughter. Ben twisted slowly against his bonds and discovered that the rope which bound him was wet. He could no more free himself without aid than he could hope to fly. It worked ! Brandon cried. G d, bow It worked Dawn I you yelled like a fool, standing outside there. Dawn! . . . And then stepped Into my trap, eh? He sat heavily In a chair. Its all worked, even to the weather You came alone. It's starting to snow. Nobody's nearer than the Hoot Owl and the smoke of a burning camp wouldnt be seen twenty rods a day like this." lie leered. Smoke of a burning campl Bens racing thoughts connected that Idea with the odor which filled the room. . . . His fingers felt the strands of hemp that stretched from his wrists to the posts of bunks against the wall. Surely, the rope had been soaked In kerosene. So It was Brandons'd-flten- t to leave him tied helpless, to fire the d building. . . . Then his mind on thwarting the scheme of this ruthless man gone wholly mad. . . . so far," he "Yeah. It worked replied and grinned. Brandon snorted In contempt. "So far, yes; and on to the end, Itll work. Youre tied fast, arent you? leaning low so Ben could see the cruel lights la his eyes. "You're tied hand and footl Ill touch the camp off. You'll roast . . . because this old itself! Theyll camp'll burn like h find your bones here; they'll find an empty whisky bottle. 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"now did George break his leg? "Do you see those steps over , find." " Brundon no detull seemed to fear did there? Yes. "Well, Tit Bits. George didnt." London Two of a Kind A slightly hilarious guest at ft party embraced a woman by mistake. lie apologized "Excuse me, but I thought you were my wife. Youre a nice sort of husband for any woman .to have, you clumsy brute," said the woman. There, said the convivial one, "you talk Just like her, too Nary a Word Who gave the bride away? London Nobody said a word. Tit-Bit- . had schemed competently; which would Implicate . him have been overlooked. Still, not manifest Itself In Elliott's heart; only contempt was there for a man bo merciless. Contempt and a stout determination to stall for time. "You're smart, Brandon, he said. Ill admit that The plan's go good Im .surprised that you overlooked a bet. The other turifeiT sharply, A bet?" he cursed derisively. "What d you mean, a bet?" VA little thing. A thing almost anybody might overlook. But It's bound to come to light If I don't shov up, and one murder charge's as good as another. Im talking about a letter Don Stuart wrote me Just before he died. Its a lie! Whatever he wrote was. a He!" Bramlous cry was shrllL .He was a drunken, lying bum!" Which, even If true, wouldnt matter so much, flow. Once, It would have. A few weeks ago, It might have. But not now. Things have changed in the TIncup country; people have There are dozens whod changed. Jump at the chance to make trouble lor you, now, Brandon, and "Lies cant hurt me, you ffiol. Branllot-'tlndon cried but his teeth rattled, and scheming, were you, to drag that old case up and try to turu It against me? And basing it all on the death-beravings "But McManus Isn't dead I" Ben cried, crowding all the conviction and triumph he could summon Into his tone, playing his hunch to the utmost. Tie's alive and we've located him lying himself, now, fh an attempt to beat the He's on his way truth from Brandon. back and what "' Inf'll have to tell, coupled with what old Don had the courage to put down In his own writi. .... g d In a "A lie! only tryfng H coon's age! Brandon muttered. . . . trying . . . at-th- e Was letter. Have you forgotten what you adBen asked mitted to me, Brandon? You gave It away, gave sharply. yourself away! You fool, you I You think youve got me cold, eh? Youve nothing on me that'll amount to a snap of my thumb! Ills gaze went back to Dawn. And Ive watched you shrink and cringe all jour life and Im glatl nnv that it's warped you and weakened you Hold your tongue, Brandon!" Thnt was Martins voice breaking In, thickened" and shaken with congested rage. He advanced toward Brandon slowly. He halted and did not speak for a long moment. Eyes still fast on the other of" ng-" Stuart dtdut know! He knew nothing, 1 tell you I He wasnt even here! lie took Faxsons word for Ir and even Faxson didn't know. He was asleep In that room right then and be came out white we nolntlng d n. bum. No lie, Brandon. ... Ben ! It was this rested Ben turned to see Hold me! Ben, Wick Was Lighted and the Shadows of the Room Retreated. The he reached toward the table, groping for a pair of rusted shears which lay there. A cloud came over Brandons eyes and he blinked. .And youd taunt her with It! Be cause McManus disappeared!" Martin said slowly with low tensity. Ah, It made a plausible case, Brandon. . . . It, and your stories. . . . Then he did a strange thing. He lifted those shears In a quick gesture to his chin and a lock of the thick beard fell away. And you'd make lives h because you held the power. . . . And youd write to the hiding, skulking McManus for years and tell him she was gone. . , . thnt she was married . . . that she hated her father's name, eh? Another lock of hair fell, and another. Ilis blue eyes were burning, now, and Brandon's cliln trembled as a look of horror crept into his face. But If be was to come back, Brandon, and swear to her with his own lips that he did not kill . . . swear so, to a girl like that . . . Shed believe him, wouldnt she? Shed believe him, wouldnt she, and be at peace. At peace. . . . Ay, at peace with herthe one she loves. self and lie cut the last lock from the bearded Jaw and flung away the shenrs. He stood erect, spreading his hands. See! he cried. See, Nick Brandon?" The man In the chair made as If to He could not. He lifted an arm rise. great party! as though to fend a blow. A knife blade clicked open; the Denny I he choked. Denny Mcropes parted. Ben lurched to . . . Youre a d d . . . Manus. his feet. Dawn, running Into the kitchen of youre a . . . He ended In a wild scream and cowthe catup she knew so well, came back with a lamp, Its reservoir half filled. ered baek against the wall, sobbing. Beside Ben, Dawn was trembling, The wick was lighted and the shadows lie put his arm about her and she of the room retreated. We seen the note, Jeffers muttered. sagged against him. So I wouldnt come back, eh? the Dawn there, 'd come out. We susIn man were trouble and they had known as Martin cried pected you I came, Never mind about uie, now," Ben and whirled to face her. Dawn! Ive come back ro tell you broke In. But you're all that matters!" Dawn that Im not afraid. . . . That my said. Ben. It was my note thnt heart's clean. . . . He gathered her In his arms, dropped his cheek to her decoyed you. It was an old one, writhead and closed his eyes. I'm no ten to him. Hed saved It. Elliott smiled and covered her hands killer. I don't know who killed Faxson. Nick told me I did and I lost my head with his. Never mind anything that has to do for an hour and then It was too late. . I've hidden for years because with me. Im only on accident In this. . Its going to ho a wonderful day, dear he's written me things,' terrible things Dawn. This part is tough for you to read, little Dawn. But I couldnt hut . . ." Me gave his head an emStand It longer! And a warrant ! Brandon croaked. phatic twist, smiled at her In assur. A warrant's here . . . there. In ance, then, putting her gently aside, Murder wont outlaw. . . . Youll stepped close to Martin. "Let him up, now. . . . Here. . . . pay . . . you'll pay. . . McManus drew Dawn even closer. Into this chair, Brandon. They lifted "But you'll know, little Dawnl . . . him, for the man seemed Incapable of movement himself. Sit still now. You'll know! he murmured. All of you Walt I" cried Ben. We're simply going to get a few little Listen! This . . . this . . . this matters straight for these people." 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Y, It's truth !"Ben said without heat, quite soberly. Tim Jeffers turned to McManus smiling gently, and as he moved Brandon sprang forward. With a wild cry he gained the doorway, snatched. It open and plunged outside. Get him ! Tim cried and McManus followed, leaping out Into the loom of late afternoon. . Dont leave me alone! Not here, 1 ceu-tero- He It doesnt take much to turn a woman's head. She Youre right. That one Just turned and looked at you. Pearsons Weekly. about ing you! He admitted It to me. not ten minutes agol I dont know much about the rules bill-folof evidence tugging in his pocket "but Ive a good guess about what Don Stuart had to tell the night he died, now that Brandon has trapped himself!" He shook the soiled, folded envelope from the purse. Ive had this thing for weeks and like a fool I didnt read it. . . . Listen ! I have been a coward, Ben read aloud. "McManus did not kill Fax-soBrandon did. Brandon had McManus drunk and wps getting him to sign away his share of the partnership when Faxson tried to stop it. Brandon shot Faxson and when McManus was sober enough to understand. told him that he McManus had done IL McManus believed him. I don't know what became of McManus. Brandon came to me before Sam died and told me McManus had lit out and thnt if I did not swear that Fax-so- n said McManus shot at him he would send me to the pen for stealing from the company. This Is Gods froth. I was afraid to do anything else. I have been a coward. I am sorsy I did not tell this years before." Brandons head was twitching. . . . Lie, he gasped. drunken 1 1 SIMPLE TWIST d me out here and did a good Job. He I hadnt looked at Dawn quickly. even had time to wonder abojit that note. It doesnt matter, though. You saw me tied, there; that rope's soaked with oil. The place Is drenched with It. lie was Just touching her off when you three came In and It would have been as neat a murder as Ive heard ... 1 h were talking and Mac went crazy and Elliott could not restrain the Impulse to laugh in a wild shout of triumph. So you admit, as the rest of us now know, that McManus didn't throw himself Into the river that night, eh? So you admit he still lives, do you?" Admit nothing . . . nothing. . . . And Hes a murderer, I tell you I wasn't here . . . lies a murderer, I tell you. . . . And I wasnt here . . . wasnt here. . . And hack to the northward three people came through the darkening forest on Elliotts trail, bending low against the mounting storm. Two men were ahead, heating down a track for the girl who followed, pleading with them now and again for more speed. Ben needed time, now; he spoke; I've a proposition, Brundon. Mowd you like to trade? Mowd you like to have Stuarts letter for, say, the use of my hands and feet for a minute? Brandon come slowly close and leaned over him. Mean thatj Where is It? craftily. Even then, he could My affair. teel the in Ills breeches pocket where old Dons letter reposed. What d you say? Brandon's fingers plucked at his lips. It's no good! Its a lie, but even If It weren't, Itd he no good in court." Then, sharply: "But what about McManus? Wheres he? Wheres he coming from? Yes, McManus! We might deal about McManus, cautiously If youd stop McManus I Elliott. I might . . might "For the letter. And for wmrd of I might McManus, I might, Elliott. trade your liberty for " lie checked himself wijh a grunt as If realizing that he had by his own words placed himself completely In Elliott's hands. But what assurance Ben began. To h with you and your quesBranddn snarled, straightentions To h with you, Elliott! Im ing. not afraid of lies and McManus was so drunk he never knew what happened! Theyll find your bones, he growled between teeth which remained clamped to still their rattling. "ThqyH find . . . after a while . . . your rotten bones." From beneath the sink he dragged an oil can and sloshed Its contents along the walls, across the floor, over Bens body until Elliott lay In a pool of Inflammable liquid. "You crossed me! Brandon cried, digging Into a pocEet Its over now, you fool! Its the trail Faxson took for you! Cross Nick Brandon? II 1. . . ." He took one step to a pile of debris against the wall. lie bent forward to apply his torch and stopped, ns If frozen, hand extended. A shout outside; a body crashed against the door. It burst open and Tim Jeffers plunged Into the room. Be hind him came Martin and as Dawn slid down the steep drift t6 the entry the burning curl of tinder dropped to the floor and Brandon whirled. "Get him, Tim I" cried Ren. "Nall him! Don't give him a chance!" With a muffled shout Martin and Jeffers flung themselves on Brandon as he charged for the doorway. Me He fought frantically, but screamed. quickly they bore him down. Take tnat! Tims voice bellowed. " Nd that Nd that ! The sound of knuckles on flesh came with the words. . . . Curses, Inarticulate shouts, and then Dawns frantic voice: Ben, where are you?" The struggling ceased suddenly, with a long, gagging sound from Brandon. Tint rose, looked around the room and moved to where Elliotts prone flg ure showed Indistinctly In the gloom. Trussed up, Tim. Cut me loose. . . . Hurry! This Is going to be a arcry of Dawns He the threshold. her swaying dizzily. Hold me close. . . . Ah, on Her arms clasped his neck and she began to cry softly. Easy! he said unsteadily. Easy, now ! It's all over Everythings over !" No sounds of the three who had fled Into the darkness came for many minutes and then eld Tim Jeffers stamped grimly Into the room. He did not speak as the two looked Inquiringly at him. He waited for the man who had been known as John Martin. He came slowly, this man, breathing heavily. Compensation, he said In whisper as he advanced toward Dawn, arni3 outstretched "The Mad hungrily. Woman has him. . . . Here It started. . Into that river I was supposed to have gone. In a confession of murder. . . . There he went tonight. . . . We saw It, Tim and L . . . We watched him swept under the Ice. . . ." ... DONT NEGLECT YOUR KIDNEYS! your kidneys are not working and you suffer backache, dizziness, burning, scanty or too frequent urination, swollen feet and ankles; feel lame, stiff, all tired out . . . use Doans Pills. . Thousands rely upon. Doans. They are praised the country over. Get Doans Pills today. For sale by IF all druggists. DOANS PILLS LAKES NEWEST SALT HOSTELRY Our lobby ts delightfully air cooled during tbe summer months Radio tor Every Room .. . It was after midnight when the group assembled In the McManus home. Tim Jeffers, Able, Doctor Sweet, Denny McManus, Dawn and Ben Elliott sat rather silently In the long, low living room while Aunt Em busied herself In the kitchen. The evening had been an ordeal, explaining, recording evidence; talking with the coroner, the sheriff, the young prosecutor; and though It had ended In triumph, when the prosecutor slowly tore to bits the old warrant for Denny McManus, the tragic facts with which they had been concerned took toll. Little was said and when Aunt Em appeared, bearing a tray laden with glasses and a bottle, she walked into a hushed silence. "Fiddlesticks, what folks you are! she exploded. Siltin here like It was a funeral Instead of about the happiest time this house has seen in a coons age! She passed the glasses and no one spoke. She took the last herself and looked around the circle of faces In disgust Has the cat got all your tongues? she demanded and Able chuckled and old Tim Jeffers smiled. 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