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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER TURNING POINT Apprehension of Mission fey Mary Imlay Taylor W.N.U. FAR: Sherwlo the STORY THUSreturn to the cab-- L realized Jordan might he did not want to leave the Suntry until he had evened the ecore Stenhart. He recalled with his cousin, had died, stabbed by a the way his uncle sworn that he had knife. Stenhart had uen Sherwin wield the knife. Perjury a that brought prison and escape by tunnel. At the. ranch, Stenhart urged him at once, but she jane to marry without anrides away before breakfast Stenhart rides after swering. Still weak, off her horse and ber He saw Jane get He followed. When o up an old trail. in the vicln-It- y gherwin awoke he explored 0f the cabin and discovered an old Wve and a rope. CHAPTER Vni securely and hidden that unknown cavern, beyond reach of the sun, beyond the sound of human voices, might taste some of a prison! And, thing of the misery if he stayed there long enough, he It was a scheme so would die. simple and so hideous that it appealed at once to his ferocious passion for revenge. It would be easy, too, if only he could get Stenhart by himself; with all his wily skill in shielding himself at the expense of others, all his bravado, Stenhart was, at heart, a coward. Ah, how How the well Sherwin knew that! shifty eye had cringed away from his cousins when he took the oath in court and lied. Lied a young man into prison for life for what? So that there might be no one to dispute that will, the will that the old uncle meant to change in Sherwins favor. To secure himself in that he had sworn to a lie. He stood in the full glory of the morning. The far off heights were shorn of their shadows and melted like peaks of gold into the golden sky. By contrast the nearer hills were darkly wooded, glancing with lights and shadows, and far up an eagle soared. Something new and mighty swept into his soul; he seemed to hear the voices of the Venwilderness crying to him: For a single in- geance is Mine! his very soul was shaken, then and walked to the far Istant of the little clearing. There, I through a window in the foliage, he glimpsed the lower road, running like a white ribbon far beyond the ravine. As he glanced down at it he saw a man riding slowly across his vista and he gasped, for breath. The uplifted moment plunged deep down into the chasm of his hate it A man bound in was Stenhart! He did not question why he came thus. Instinctively he knew that the man was on an errand of be- trayal, but his own heart leaped fiercely; he had seen him first, he was alone. Holding the rope upon his arm, he felt for the pistol in his shoulder-holsteloaded and knew it to be ready. With a kind of savage joy he turned and began to descend the dangerous path on the ledge of the ravine, and its very danger thrilled him. How easy to thrust a man over here in a struggle! He glanced down at the boiling water far below and smiled grimly; either way, his weapons were ready to his hand. He did not walk fast, he took time to order his thoughts; the man should have his chance, a chance he had never given him, to fight for his life. Sherwin scorned to stab in the dark as the other did, to kill with lies! Imprisonment for life and he was so young then! He thought of the cavern, its gloom, its dripping walls, and he laid a caressing hand on the coil of rope upon his arm. Tom with the evil forces of his passions, sure that revenge was near, he turned the comer of the ledge and saw a figure coming toward him. Not Stenhart so soon! a o, slighter, younger figure, s white face, clear eyes Jane! Jane, looking at his hardened face, his grim lips, wavered. Her courage which had been high went down in sheer terror of him; he hated her suddenly she felt it. Then, having come so far, she would hot be utterly dismayed. She came on weakly, catching at the trailing tabs of nearby trees. I guessed where Mac had taken you. I've come to ask you one question," she faltered, I She could not go on and he would not help her. He stood there looking at her and she saw only his inexorable eyes. At last she could not endure them; she lifted her baking hands and hid her face. I came to ask you to " Her ce broke and then rose almost , a fry of pain to tell me that r; So you can convince him? Sherwin mocked her. He isnt here, I tell you; I came alone! the girl cried excitedly. You came alone? Then come here and Ill show you the horse he rode. Sherwin turned as he spoke, walking back toward that vista went on horseback-whil- -- long ago, Teresa told him. Jim thought of the rustlers. He shot the Wheres Mac? question at Jose, who had come in from the stables with a message. to th Gone down corrals, She Sherwin. but with a flush of pride. Her blue eyes shone. I did not lead him here, she said coldly, and turned away. She was in a tumult; how dared he accuse her of treachery? She started rapidly, retracing her steps. Jane! She would not turn; she stumbled on. But he overtook her. Speak to me," he said brokenly. Forgive me I thought I was strong, but Im weak; Im a beggar for a word of kindness. You came here tell me, Jane, you knew it wasnt true of me? She stood still, looking down, pale and shaken. You wouldnt answer me. Tell me that youre innocent she lifted her eyes to his tell me and Ill believe you! He loooked at her strangely, he was still iron in his will to kill the perjurer. I am innocent of that crime, he said. She leaned back against the cliff behind her, panting, her face flushed and her lips trembled. Do you believe me, Jane?" he asked hoarsely. Had I been guilty of that I would never have told you that I loved you. She looked up and their eyes held each other. I believe you, John," she said simply. For one long moment they looked at each other thus and a strange change swept over the man. He felt it without knowing it, without recognizing this hidden thing that took possession of him; but suddenly the world seemed flooded with light and in it he saw only the face of the girl. Gently, almost reverently, he took her in his arms. Jim Keller, ready for breakfast, found no one about He shouted to Ah Ling. Con-foun- . l Z tete-a-tet- , RELEASE n, Get me some coffee! I wonder where in mischief Jane is? he added to himself, testily. Then his mind went back to yesterday and he remembered her face; she had said it isn t true! d but he knew her well. little, To what he asked it, he thought soberly, shes purpose? hoarsely. You dont believe me. got a fancy for that fellowl My ask Stenhart; I know, you see, that fault too; Id no business to have a nef with you! stranger about a man without creWith me? She lifted her flushed dentials. and looked at him, amazed, He drank his coffee hastily and what can you mean? Im alone. ate little. Fanny Sewell had spoken could not doubt her the day before of going away. Stenn mow that he was hart, she said, was welt Jim did not mean to let her go, but she was behind you, he said grave- hesitating; he wanted her to marry dismounted on the lower him but she wanted to work two d. I saw him just now. more years. Ridiculous ideal Jim gasped, casting a frightened growled; I need you more than i. . her shoulder. I never these sick people!" She had not he tould ride 10 tar- - Hell yet appeared and it angered him to s ivered hell betray youl feel that perhaps she did not want a e Just now. He rose from Inughed discordantly, It new he began that long the table, thrusting his hands into a lie! his pockets, and walked to and fro Ci?Ught at that- - trembling. It in the hall. He began to be more wa UeT his sisters to. e truthPlease teU e that, tell and more puzzled by l want to believe it! absence t A-Bo- Meester Keller. Did you see Miss Jane go? through the trees. The girl, half dazed by his manSi, senor. You saddled for her, I suppose. ner, unbelieving that it could be true that Stenhart was with her, fol- Hadnt you sense enough to tell lowed him. They turned the shoulMac? Jordans somewhere about! der of the cliff and saw the one clear Meester Stenhar go after her. vista of the lower road, seen over Jim stared. That Stenhart was the cedar that thrust itself out be- able to ride at all surprised him, low them. but it was a relief to have him with Theres the horse, said Sher-wi- Jane. Lately, Jim had felt that the and there he is! You see? girl was playing fast and loose with He followed you, hes going back his friend. She would never marry now he knows where I am. Max, he thought. But this news was Oh! Jane gave a little cry of reassuring; if Jane a daredevil ridhorror. He oh, I cant think hell er would slow her pace to suit a tell the sheriff! half sick man, she must be glad of Cant you? Sherwins tone was his company. Jim walked out on the veranda and looked towards bitter. You led him here. The girl recoiled at that, not with the bridge; they might be coming the horror she had recoiled before, home by now. The sunshine was wonderful, it dazzled him for a moment; then he saw Stenhart coming across the bridge, urging his horse. He was alone! Jim went half way down the slope to meet him. he shouted anxHello, Max, wheres Jane? iously, Stenhart made no reply, he swung himself down from the saddle, looking haggard. Come into the house, he said thickly; too many men about out here! Jim whitened; he had a strange foreboding. Without a word he turned with Stenhart toward the house, and once he had to steady the man on his feet, he was so exhausted. They entered the dim old. hall and Stenhart flung himself into a chair, gasping. Jim stood in front of him with a set face. For Gods sake, speak out Max! he exclaimed. Whats up? Wheres my sister? Shes up the mountainside with Gently, almost reverently, he took her in his arms. Jim drew a hard breath. He was furious, but he controlled himself, sat down on the edge of his desk and looked attentively at Stenhart. It occurred to him that the man might be in a fever from undue exertion and not responsible. Will you kindly explain yourself? he said gravely; youre speaking of my sister. Im telling you nothing but the truth, Stenhart replied stubbornly. She and I had a quarrel this morning. She left me to go out on horseback. I followed I had it in mind to overtake her, to try to make it he stopped, up you understand? biting his lips, and Jim made an impatient gesture of assent. Go on! he exclaimed.. Stenhart did not look at him. He stared at the bright rectangle of the open door and his fingers drummed on the arms of his chair. She was a long way ahead, riding fast. I followed; she didnt know it. Presently she turned into a mountain trail and dismounted; I could see her through the trees. I got down off my horse and followed; I thought to overtake her on foot more easily. The trail is difficult. It ascends sharply; I found it hard climbing and she got far ahead. Half way up I heard voices and stood still I wasnt an intentional He drew a hard eavesdropper. I saw them Sherwin had breath. met her! You mean that Jim stiffened. my sister, going out alone, as she often does, chanced to meet this this convict? Stenhart lifted a gray face; there was no doubt now of the misery in She loves him, Jim! his eyes. Jim struck his open hand on the desk. Thats an intolerable thing for even an old friend to say, Max! Max met his eyes steadily. Its And then he addthe truth, Jim! ed chokingly: I know! The sheer passion of that cry, its defeat, its bitterness, carried cony viction. For an instant Jim, so even tempered, stared at him; then he swore softly and seized the telephone-receive- r. Stenhart snatched at his arm. What are you going to do? Jim sliook him off. "Get the sheriff after him; I know about where Cutler is Hello! Yes? he began to talk into the receiver. Stenhart, who felt reaUy ill, turned and poured a glass of water. He had drained it when Jim finished telephoning. Cutler left Mannings two hours ago, headed this way; hell be here soon. I Max, what are you going to do?" Stenhart was at the door; Jim saw that he walked stiffly. he exclaimed, Come back! usu-aU- youre ill. But Stenhart was climbing Into the saddle again; as he mounted he turned a white face toward Jim. Im going to meet the sheriff; he doesnt get away this time! Jim wanted to diMax I say! rect this thing himself. Even in his rage he remembered Sherwin saving him that first night; but Stenhart was off at a gallop, swaying in the saddle. As his rage cooled he thought of Jane; he must get her before the posse arrived. He heard Stenharts horse gallop across the bridge. (TO BE CONTINUED) SEWING CIRCLE PATTERNS Newsmen Admit ' mb By WALTER A. SHEAD junior oCihe' a fitted Wjidnff Slim, ddadij-to- - UJear Jdonie JrocL A WNU Correspondent ABOARD USS APPALACHIAN (Via Navy Radio) Civil and military welcoming committees out of the way, with the beauty and color of the Paradise of the Pacific a pleasant memory interlude in the midst of this serious military experiment the Big Apple today has her nose pointed westward on the second leg of our hop toward Bikini atoll and the atomic bomb test, the results of which may revolutionize naval tactics. 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