The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 18, 1932, Page 6

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 1932 : SUNSET PASS by Zane Grey SYNOPSIS: Trueman Rock takes a position with Gage Pres- ton, altheugh Preston has a bad reputation for rustling cattle,’ because Rock has fallen in love with Preston’s daughter, Thiry. There is some mystery about th: ranch, Rock finds, for Thiry afraid and her brother Ash hostile. Chapter 27 GUILTY Rock jerked in his chain. “Pres- | ton—I never let myself have— such scope,” he bur out “Faint heart ne won fair lady,” quoted the rancher. Then he frowned, and added, tensely, “De clare yourself like a man, if you want my interest.” 'Boss—I—1 don't quite savvy,”| replied Rock, uncertainly. “What miore can I say? ... Unless —I Suppose, Preston, when a man falls | honest in love he should have hon- orable intentions. If I had any they sure would be honorable. But, Lord, I never dared even dream of Thiry as my wife.” “But you'd like to marry her?” queried this astounding ranchman. Rock stared a moment. “I'd be #he happiest and luckiest fellowon earth.” “Wal, thet's talkin,” Preston, bruffly. *“I was vhangin’ my mind thet you wasn't all, such a sudden feller, after Do you want my advice " “Preston, I—I'd be most gral.efu] for anythin'” replied Rock, bewil- dered. “Thiry ougt to be told.” “Aw, no!...So soon? Before| T've proved whnt—ltd only dis- tress her—do my cause harm.” “Cowboy, you don't know wo- men,’ 'said Preston. “The very fact thet you came to me an’ declared | vourself, straight like your name, will go far with Thiry, an’ all of us ‘ceptin Ash. An’ even Ash couldn't help but see thet was right. He beat a cowboy once who dallied after Thiry without talkin' “Like as not he'd try to beat me —if I did tell her, 'rejoined Rock, returned | about | ]with a nérvous laugh. lea threw him intoa ic, Wal The very fever of I'm appreciatin’ your n's, Rock, so Tl tell her replied the rancher, and ing to the open door he called, Lucy ‘Preston!” gasped Rock, rising. At this moment Lucy poked her disheveled head and bright face in |at the door. “Daddy, did you call?” | “Where's your sister?” “Which one? Thiry is here. But I don't see Alice. ’ | “Wal, reckon Thiry will do. Send her in,” said Preston, dryly . Rock, standing as if paralyzed, heard the child call gayly, and then : | (light, quick footfalls. Immediately POLLY AND HER PALS | & THE NERVE OF THAT | i== OPERA STUDYIN' | ‘ VENTRILOQUIST ‘ TOSSIN' HIS EXERCISES INTO $OLYouUD GIVE US A BLACK- EYE IN THE Bv CLIFF S’I’ERRF'I'I‘ EVER SRNCE INFANCY, OPERA HAS BEEN MY AMBITION, BUT I DAREN'T LET MY OUR HOUSE, DAG NAB NEIGHBORHOOD, WOULDJIA? WIFE HEAR ME PRACTISE © WIDDER YER MF&LL BE A/ WOMAN!' the dark doorway framed a slender | form in white, with wistful, ex- | «prigq Thiry,” replied Rock, find- tant face and great, doubtful jno hymself under those wonderful ; v eyes, “this is the most solemn—and “Come in, lass, and shut the terrjple moment of my life.” {door; ’said her {father, &s he| posk made her a gallant bow. knocked the ashes from his clgar. gouw)y she released herself from There seemed nothing momentous pey father's arm, with widening, in voice or manner, ening 4 She complied, and came forward :fx:‘:wd by eyRo:c,kma\: geamed ;59 ‘heflt.abmgly her glance going from her father to Rock. “Reckon it's sudden, lass,” spoke “Thiry, come hyar,” he went on, up Preston. “But thet’s this cow- |and when she drew close he put boy's way. An' fer one I kinda ltke {an arm around her. “Do you see it. Rock’s some different from the thet big cowpuncher standin’ over others, Thiry. No ridin’ round out there?” hyar, makin' everlastin’ excuses to “Yes, Dad—I couldn't very well get back to the ranch, pryin’ you out at odd moments, worryin’ your ! mother an’ me—an’ driving Ash to drink. No, ma'am, True Rock comes straight to me. I like thet. Your ma will, too, when I tell her.” |~ “What do you think—Ash will say?” she broke out. “Ash?—Wal, «child, he's not your dad or your boss. You're no kid any more. You're a woman, free to do as you want. You shore don’t have to ask anythin’ of Ash.” “Father!” cried Thiry, incredu- lously, almost with horror. In that exclamation of protest, of unbelief, of consternation, Rock delved further into this Preston mystery. Tt seemed to betray Pres- ton’s guilt along with that of his son, and Thiry’s knowledge of it ‘ “Wal, lass, will you answer Rock now or do you want some fime to think it over?” asked ®Preston, coolly, unabashed or unconcerned by her agitation. “Mr. Rock, I thank you,”. said Thiry, through trembling pale lips, “for the honor you do to me. . ... I'm sorry 1 cannot accept.” Rock bowed with what dignity he could assume. | - “Thiry, wait a minute,” said her father, as she made for' the door. help it 'she replied, and she jusi He caught her and held her, un- | escaped being demure. mistakable affection in his grasp. “Sort of pale round the gills, “I'm sorry to upset you. But such ain’t he?” continued Preston, still “hlnos will happen. Don't think |in his gay, genial mood. | your dad wants to get rid of you | “Dad, I-I'm afraid he looks a— I'm powerful fond of you, Thiry a little guilty,’ replied Thiry, con-, you always was my favorite. It's “Lass, Rock has asked your hand In marriage — an’ T've given it” little Wnamedly 2 only thet lately—wal, I don't want | “Wal, it's not exactly guill”|to worry you about what might laughed Preston as he squeezed happen to me. I might not always her slim waist. “Lass, Rock has pe hyar to take care of you.” asked your hand in marriage—an’'| <“pad, what do you mean?” she e given it.” asked, hurriedly. \ “Dad!” she whispered, and| “Nothin' much,” he replied, enig- lleaned against him as if suddenly ma.ucany “I'd like to have your bereft of strength. Then she ral- | future settled before—before long. |lied, while the scarlet waved up ' An’ Rock struck me about right. l~lrurn neck to cheek. “Are you crazy |. . Aw, there you're cryin’. ‘Wal, —or am I? You couldn't joke—" |run.along, I shore can't stand a ‘ Her blazing eyes flashed in doubt cryin’ woman, not even you. 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His con- dition has been so serious the:| only close relatives have been, per- | mitted to wisit him, and then bu! | for brief periods. e FIREMEN TO MEET This evening at the msual hour the regular meting of the Douglas| Volunteer Fire Department wi be held in Oity Hall. e i POPULAR FEATURE TO BE REPEATED AT COLISEUM “Women of all Nations,” which has been showing for the-past two nights at the Douglas Coliseum, | has proved to be such a popular feature, that'by request, l'?.pager Ot will run the same shoW.again tonight. ‘This will be the! last showing of the picture, however. o BICENTENNIAL BALL Washington Bicentennial Holiday Dance at Elks Ball Room Monday night. —adv. 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