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Show THE PEOVO POST TUESDAY SIX JANUARY 13, 1920 a fair exdhangw Then slightly lifting robbery. the green veil he smiled as be looked for a moment straight into Madges big blue eyes and a flush stole over his. face under, the Intensity of her gaze. As the veil fell again over his There, he said, wrftr vi n aa'mr lionaire Harry Morris, bad a slim, soft cameo features, raven black It was one of those rare days a figure, and big soft blue eyes. Her type hair, light breeze mingled with sunshine to of beauty she bad inherited from her put plenty of enthusiasm In one when mother who bad died before the girl Madge Morris and Ena Ferris alighted was old enough to remember. Madge from the dally passenger train at a bad many of her fathers strong charlittle station in Colorado. acteristics principally "Isn't It grand, said Madge; "it and pride. The paternal Inherimakes me feel Just as though I want tance appeared plainly In her strohg s to shout for Joy. and graceful carriage. Why dont you, said Ena; there Ena Ferris, Madges closest compandoesnt appear to be anybody about to ion for six years, was a charming girl. prevent It" Her parents bad lost their lives off The two girls noted the stage that the coast of British Columbia when an was to take them twenty-fivmiles Alaskan excursion boat struck a rock across the country to Tampa. They and went to the bottom. At that time saw to it that their baggage was Ena was a guest at the Morris home placed safely aboard the rough looking and Mr. Morris Insisted that he revehicle and they were anxious for the main as a companion for his only stage to be on Its way. child. Ena was a typical blonde, Wheres the driver? Madge asked and sunshiny. of the station agent It was not long before the two girls Who, Highland Shorty?" responded knew that their had lived the railroad official. Hes In the hos- !z the mountains companion was a years, thirty pital at Denver having a couple of bul- widow with a daughter, that she had lets removed from his anatomy. He Just sold her restaurant In a mining didnt stick his hands up quick enough camp, and that she was going to Tamps to buy a hotel. , - e . even-temper- ed 1 I i i 7 ' ; , by Big Jim at lit was called by hit friends. After a week had gone by and there was no news of the bandits, the subject was no longer the principal topic of conversation in and around Tampa. Every day Ena and Madge rode out to tbe mlues and frequently Madge would steal away from Ena and Big Jim. Then she would walk along lonesome trail or Into the woods until she came to a secluded spot There she would take tbe badly worn pistol from her pocket and turn It about and look as If trying 4a find s carefuliy concealed name or some personal mark. It was after one of these quiet little strolls that Madge returned to find Jim and Ena sitting beneath a tree. So intently Interested were they In each other that only tbe clear peals of Madges laughter made them realize they were not alone. That night Madge and Ena retired early, one to dream of mines and miners the other of green veils. No wonder they felt unusnally gay the next morning at breakfast. However, they noticed that tbe hotel was practically deserted, and they were commenting on this when the waitress entered tbe dining room. Without the usual salutation she came to their Did you hear tbe table and said: news?" What news?" queried Madge, and, at thq same Instant a picture of a tall man, wearing a green veil, being shot to death by a posse, flashed through her mind. ' j Why," said the waitress, the bank J was robbed last night They say two men ?ld tbe Job. One watched while tbe other blew open tbe safe. They got 16,000." - Slightly Lifting the Green Veil - Do they know who dld It?" It was ! Ena who spoke. clear cut, smoothly shaven features, Enow I Of course they do. It was hd tipped his hat and aald Adloa. the same two robbers who held up your j The only reply ha received waa a said the waitress In matter-of-fac- t stage, sharp retort from Madge, Coward, tone. Madge Immediately left coward . tht table. (Continued Next Ispno- CHAPTER IL It no , h ' Madge became completely absorbed She loved the by her surroundings. trees, the streams, and the mountains, and It kept her little head bobbing In her efforts not to miss seeing things. When the stage ran along Grand river, Madge cried out, Oh, Isnt It beautiful I No wonder they can It Grand river. Snch a beautiful stream running so swiftly, and yet so quietly I Yea, Its a nlca river, said the tout woman, hot It la the most treacherous stream In the country. Just a short time ago three boys were caught In Its quicksand and drowned. Aad every once In a while people lose their Uvea while trying to ford It" As Madge looked down the canyon she could aee a continuous twirling aad churning of water pithing swiftly from side to side. High, ruggtd cliffs lined the stream on the east white Jagged rocks kept it within Its bounds oa the western border. What art you dreaming about now?" asked Ena. I wasnt dreading," repUad Madge; I was Just thinking what a great hurry that water teems to be in to Join the Colorado la Its mad t race down the Grand Canyon of Arizona." Promptly at twelve the stage, com to a halt at Doby ranch, the driver announcing that dinner could be had at the ranch boose. At the passengers bad lunched en route, they alighted to walk around and note how Who, Highland Shorty?" quickly the four tired horses were unto suit s fellow so he got pumped full hitched and exchanged for fresh ones, Arent yon afraid of highwaymen? , of lead. Young Charles Rodgers Is taking Ms place on the high seat asked Madge of the driver when he Here he comes now. emerged from the ranch house and . Madge and Ena looked at each started for the stage. ' other slightly startled, but said noth"Not at all, was the prompt reply, But, he coning. As the girls turned In the direc- somewhat proudly. tion the station agent indicated they tinued, "there la one bad place In the saw a boyish looking figure Jump from road, about five miles from here Its the street onto the station platform. the place where Highland Shorty got He looked still In his teens, and whis- held up and I always feel a little safer tled merrily as he loaded the stage and after I get by that point You win know when you get there for I have threw the mall on the drivers seat How soon does the stage go? to slow down as we wind around the curves. You see that big Finger rock Madge asked the driver. down there; well, its Just this sjde of . "In about five minutes. As Madge and Ena dlmbed Into the that If be bad deliberately planned dilapidated vehicle a large, fat woman to frighten his passengers be could not with arms filled with packages opened have selected a better way, but they the door and said, Is this the stage showed no signs of fear. However, Madge unconsciously felt her hand for Tamper TJpon bing Informed that' !t was, steal to her small revolver In her coat she tossed her bundles onto the seat pocket There were three silent figures tn and dlmbed In. ' Charles Rodger. was anything hut the' stage as it rattled along at the ' an experienced stage driver, and he lively pace the fresh horse struck. looked at Finger rock. looked It He had come from Omaha They repeatedly to Colorado to breathe the pure moun- It waa plain that all were thinking tain air and build up his constitu- along the same line. Suddenly the driver stopped whistion, as be put It He accepted the first position offered which was clerk- tling, the horses halted to a walk, and ing in a store, then when Highland the rattling old coach died into a ... Shorty got shot young Rodgers ap- grating squeak. With s Jerk the stage for the position as stage driver stopped dead. Two masked horsemen plied and got it He felt little concern with raised rifles blocked the way. In- about highwaymen because be was as- stantly .the drivers hands went sured that the pay 'roll for the mines straight above his head. Before the would never be sent by stage again passengers realized what they were since the highwaymen had made such doing, the three stood beside the old n success of they rode sway vehicle with hands op. A clear, silver laugh echoed and rewith the last shipment sod left Highland Shorty badly wounded, so it gave echoed through the canyon. him a feeling of Importance toslt on Wen, what do you know about the high seat and crack his whip over that I ejaculated the taller of the the four horses as they trotted along. masked horsemen as his laugh died. When (he three women were Inside, He looked at fats companion and -the youthful driver mounted bis seat slipped his rifle In its scabbard and and cried, "Old-ap- t The creaky old dismounted. d He Wore vehicle gave a great lunge that threw leather boots, corduroy trousers, a flanEna out of her seat and Into the fat nel shirt, feljhat, and a green velL womans lap. Illi companies' waa dressed in A simiThats all right ; you didnt hurt me lar fashion bnt bad his' features covnone, aald the woman of weight as ered with s black veil. Ent straightened her hat and a polo-We never molest .ladles," said the glzed. Madge had caught herself and man tn the green veil. I guess we was laughing merrily at the mlx-uwOl have to let you pass. Then, step' "Three measly drivers are all alike," ping directly In front of Madge be . said the fat woman, addressing ho one noted the small revolver that was held In particular. Theyre a careless, tightly In her hand above her head." lot and dont think of Pardon me," he said, "but before anybody but themselves. Just listen we go I guess I better make sure of to that fellow whistle; little he caret our y that little gun whose neck he breaks by his csreleat for a souvenir.by taking driving. Reaching up and gently taking the "But everything Is all right now little revolver be quickly put his band Madge said, and its such a grand Into tala pocket and took out a small morning I cant blame him for whin automatic revolver, removed the carttllng. I feel that sy myself- -' ridges, slipped them Into his coat, and Madge Morris, the only child of mil placed his revolver in Madge's band. r ' high-toppe- - p. - get-awa- --- X! VAYS9GOOD WEDNESDAY ONLY I M3 BETTY ft DamSr in Distress fLN -al r&yr J , t r When the stage arrived fat front of tha Hotel Grand at Tampa there was the usual crowd of tha town sitting In front of tha office and Charles Rodgers lost no time In tolling of tha hold-uTha news spread quickly and - toon reached tha marshal who waa pitching horse-showith tha blacksmith. Madge and Ena had been In their room a few minutes when a loud knock sounded at their door. Upon being bidden enter, the marshal Introduced himself and walked In. I have been Informed, Miss Morris,' began the officer, that you are tha only person who had an opportunity to see the face of the principal bandit, therefore, I would like to have you ... describe him. , 'For 'a few' moments Madge tat In silence aa If meditating, then speaking to the officer she said. Ha waa a big, years of strong man about fifty-fiv- e age, very dark complexion, and wore a black beard. I would say ha waa a Mexican." As Madge finished speak-ln- g she felt as If Enas eyes were looking at her In a startled manner. "DJd you notice anything peculiar - i about him? . Again Madge hesitated, Yea" she replied, I noticed he limped. "Anything else? Nothing more." 4 He exchanged revolvers with iron, did he not?" He did." Will you kindly let me tee the revolver be gave you? Madge produced the pistol. The officer looked It over carefully and found It nothing more than an ordinary automatic revolver that had undoubtedly seen much service, as the blue steel was badly worn In places. Do yon care If I keep this .gun for a while? asked the marshal. Indeed I do," was the reply; It belongs to me until I can get possession ...... of my own." Very IrellT Misd, I think that .will be all." ; No sooner had the door fhut him from sight, and his footsteps could be heard going down stairs, than Ena turned to Madge. Why, Madge Morris, what in the world is the matter with you?. Can It be that you have lost your senses? You told me tbe bandit was' young, with clear-cu- t smooth features, and I distinctly saw that his hair was light, and as for the limping you know very well that h walked like a soldier. Dont, Ena I' Pleaae dont! 1 cant understand It myself, said Madge as she intently examined her newly acquired revolver. The first thing Madge did the following morning was to inquire if the bandits had been caught The proprietor of the hotel said the posse was still out but as the description she had given bad been sent ever the entire country the bandits would undoubtedly be landed soon. Madge appeared to be In tbe very best of spirits and that day she and Ena took horseback rid out to lb Morris coal mine where they were welcomed by Superintendent Elliot. Under the careful guidance of Jim Elliot the two girls were shown about the mine and were quite enthusiastic about everything they sew. Of course, Elliot had beard of tbe bold-u- p and tn speaking of It to Madge said: You young ladles were most fortnnate to be let off so lightly, as those men undoubtedly belong to the McCarty gang and they certainly are bad ones. It was not long before Madge noticed the furtive glances that the young superintendent was casting at Ena. Neither could she help observing that Ena appeared to be deeply Interested In everything said and done p. es - . t J, Mr. end Mrs. J. R. Stewart entertained Tuesday evening with an el- -j aborate dinner. Christmas colors, carnations and ferns added charm to the table whereon covert were in'd for Mr. and Mir. T. N. Taylor, Mr. ! and Mrs Joseph Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. John Me. Adam, Mr. and Mr. O. R. Thomas. Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Potter, Dr. and Mrs. Walter T. Hasler, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Mortimer andMr. sad Mrs. Ralph Foul ton. and Comedy THURSDAY & FRIDAY J e '' FLORENCE REED in The Modern Morality Play The Struggle Everlasting - , Magnetised Razor Blade. The blade and Its cover In a new safety razor are, held la place by a magnetized handle so they may be asily removed for cleaning. All Star Cart Including Milton Sills and Irving Cummings andMilly West Comedy NEXT WEEK Norma Talmadge in She Loves and She Lies and Alice n., LC. 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