Frank Reade, Jr., With His New Steam Horse Among The Cowboys; Or, The League Of The Plains — page 11: what you’re looking at

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Various were the comments made by \M > the employes of the ranch. ee “If the lads over at the Star see that i _ cantankerous critter comin’ arter ’em,” ys Said one, “I reckon they cave at once, “yy -&n’ be willin’ to eat humble pie. 1 wudn’t hev it chase me if I hed the best mustang ~~ in the Pan Handle range.” * Sa cae But darkness was at hand, and Major “+ -- Vose insisted on Frank’s coming up to } _ the house to supper. has Barney and Pomp were to remain in Frank was to return later, and with _ these arrangements, he went up to dine + ‘with the beset major, _ After the meal, they conversed for #~ Some time, and then Frank started to go ei dy _ town to the stock yard. ; . ’ a ; > +S . ‘ i, ~. . vik ce, 4 ; GAL : “Seas ; + ’ oe ‘ . a. ‘ - { - ; + ae $ % "Ss ” 7. But as he was crossing the lawn, he un OS Rh te st ane Y | heard excited voices near him. | © Parting some shrubbery he beheld a § oe Startling sight. | ~~, tn the middle of the walk stood Helen ~*~ Yoge. . There was sufficient light for ~~ Frank to identify her form and features. 4. . Before her stood the lieutenant to ~~ Whom Frank had taken such a dislike 4. that day. ~The young inventor would have passed —¥\¥ ©n, deeming it rude and improper to me + listen. But the words which followed ) ‘uate were couched in such heated terms that y 8. Was constrained to hear all. |». Then you refuse my offer?” said it ay - Aarding, in a hoarse, constrained voice, ee replied Helen’s voice, firmly. ie : ~2 d . - e » 4 , i ny ? : 4 4 ‘ , rs * * I k, > Phy A LM ae - * = hy + oT ade iy be , 7 iy . ~ ‘> ." . 4 - ‘ a 2 Ee hs a + % xi « \ ada - ‘wa , "« - - i P €y - . ~.% »* ae a uy vi : ’ y em ‘ ” . 4 , » a” af ° ° »* - ; Y Gees sabe ees paz Ts “i see fy? ae . Sy 4 j. o ~ owners 7 pe TPs ee — - oe he _ SOE er Ea wor -" —— ren — SOM 8a pe ee St TT hare as Se ee es sy —_—=* —— _ ‘‘ of ‘Let’ this end it, once for all, Jack Harding.” What was like a curse dropped from ~ the villain’s lips, “T understand it all,” he ground out between his teeth. “You looked upon me with favour before that upstart of a Bentley came here. Since.then you have treated me like a dog.” “Arthur Bentley was a gentleman,” said Helen, firmly. ‘ Whatever his fate, I shall always feel that you know some- thing about it.” Harding gave a violent start. | “That is unjust,” he cried. “ Here is abuse heaped upon contumely. In re- We: fusing me'you might,at least, beceremon- ious.” ex “I do not feel that it is necessary to stand upon ceremony with you, Jack Harding, any longer. Your presence here has become odious to my father and myself. You will take the hint and leave — to-morrow.” Words are inadequate to express the effect of this upon the villain. Fury seethed in his bosom, a deadly ©) hatred thrilled his being.’ Hetooka step © | | : “ Curses on that upstart of a Bentley,” he hissed. “ He has poisoned your heart against me, You have said it. I will go, To-morrow I shall leawe here. You may OO ae deny me your love, but, by. Heavens,f > WARNING. swear it, no other man’ shall have it. =) |) Remember, if you are not mine, you shall =) vos '® . ' - never be anybody’s bride. I swear it.” One moment the young girl seemed’ to Me shrink before his impassioned attitude, — Then she said quietly, but strongly: — “That is an idle threat, Jack Harding, I do not fear you, I know yow to bea coward !” , “By Heaven, [ll show you for the future that I will be your master,” he hissed. “Dye amind to tear you from this place now.” | He sprang forward like a gripped her wrist. : This was too much for Frank, He saw the slender form swaying in — the villain’s grip, heard the little scream of anguish, and in a moment he left his covert, Swift as an arrow he descended the assailant, “Hold,” he thundered. “ [ll your life if you dare to harm her.” Harding turned, and Frank caught him panther, and / ; : ; ‘ oN ; UPON.6 oy eae ‘ et 7 : : a - ? (Mes 5 a 7 ‘ v ' ave... "s ! , »2°9 7 ' ; ry ~ re Fry ; a yf ; ‘ ; ‘ _ a a. | } i : é e @) f, \ 7 ¢ «ft J . ; = . 7 y oO . * 4 od : 2 ‘ . ; * : T iy Pd wb ' . Se! f ?? ¥ 5 —— ted ™ °F e < ." 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