The evening world. Newspaper, August 8, 1912, Page 15

The Evening World Daily Magazine, Thursday, August 8, 1912 THE TRIANGLE CUPI An Ideal Midsummer Romance of the BY CHARLES ALLEN SELTZER » Big West, by the Author of “THE TWO-GUN MAN” and “THE RANGE RIDERS.” (Oeprright, 1012, by the Outing Puttiahing Co), CHAPTER 1. The Horse Thief. HROUGIT the mereat agcident Ben Fertis had eeen Dave Rankin, the Circle Y manage, loping his pony over the Dry Bottom trail. Ferris and his foreman, Weary, had been looking for strays in the river basin and had ridden to thé creat of a ridge to get a better view of the surrounding country, when Ferris’s sharp eyes had observed « moving @n the akyiin He had abruptly reined in his pony and with narrowed eyes hed watohed the Object untii It had resolved itself into a man on @ pony. And: though the dis- tans wan great, @ certain familiarity in tho Hines of the figure emote Ferris, “That couldn't be anybody but Ol Rankin,” he sald to Weary without look- fm dim, “It's sure him,” he declared with conviction, “an’ he's hittin’ the Wreeze to Dry Bottom!" teWeary had also reined tn, and he now emiled and spoke with dry significance. The Adventures of Frontier Heroes, Border Maidens, “Bad Men” and Cattle Rustlers—A Tale of the Great Outdoors. thieves had been caught. Ferris grimly Fora long time Ferris sat motioniers Geclared that “No man could ketoh ® in his chair, seeing things through a horse thief by hangin’ around « girl hase 6 Gemoniac impulse urged ‘Thies had reached gun and pot-shot ‘efore there was gun-man, but he fought it down. That lack of cordiality between was not code in an affair of this sort. He promised himself that there co ehone in Hubbell's eyes &8 would come another time when he t Ferris. would even things with the gun-man - he inquired. =‘ Then-——— Ferris deliberately placed hie hat upom Fe became aware of a movement and bis head, shoved {t woll back from hi® jooked up. Mies Martha had rieen from forehead, and smiled coldly, ¢he hammock and wae moving away "Was you reckonin’ to be my bose?” toward the river, the gunman beside he returned. turned from them to Hubbell's eyes gitttered evilly, ‘7 \ ain't botherin’ my head about you,” he “1 am sorry, Ben,” ghe eaid in a low sneered, He deliberately turned hie yoice, She regarded hin with @ glance back to Ferris and spoke to Martha. “I in whioh there wae a hint of reckon you find readin’ more interestin’ | Ben,” she “Which means that you'll be hittin’ the breeze ¢o the Circle Y ranchhouse,” he than talkin’ to trembling @ little. inataueted, covertly watching tis boss. Z y M . “Why, yes,’ t shoot chicke: ke that, Mr. Hu ferris drew himectf erect, his face partial to him. He could pity her, for C 4 y Poi > J Ing up Into the euneman’ . But you might help me to pull ‘weeathed in a broad grin © recognized that thetr positions were : R . Ferris ts so original that one cannot D6 the feathers.” fe: : . bored with hi mr. Why, I reckon you'ré @ mind reaper, out now a aati a retionden ot 4 es bans : . There It was again—that dread word Two weeks tater, riding the river tral! ‘Weary! he declarnd, his eyes twinkling of attitude toward ‘Mary. ‘For ‘@ moment er! I f \ : . ( ‘ é “Phe cold Neht did not die almost within sight of hie own ranch ° ae-they rested for @ fraction of @ 8600R4 ‘he gat {rresolute, mentally debating the 3 ‘erris's eyes; It became inten- butldings, Ferrie came upon Dave ‘wpa hie foreman. “Me curious that situation. Then he ‘spoke earnestly. you'd be able to tell right off what I've “I'm awful glad to sce you, Mary,” Ween thinkin’ about. But you've dit 't, tre said. sifted and glittering. Hubbell sneered Rankin. The latter halted and grinned ain, facing about and grinning insolently at Ferrin, develagin’ is fleantly down at Feels, For a mo- “I'm hearin’ that Marthe’ “ ment the two men gazed at each other & finicky appetite,” he said, ae Ferris see op. Te soeee Ste up isa toe tans Yat ban oe Ow te Ss 5 i. their eyes fighting @ silent, ominous reined tn his pony and sat quietly in our Uttle Benny ain't missin’ 7 . ¢ oe Hy ° ry . battle, The ‘ of both were on the saddle, looking at him, the ‘ge of action and had Mt M tha delayed but an instant th have apron into play. tha dtd not delay, re both very Interesting,” she Nf chances “Meanin'?” said Ferris shortly. “Meanin’ that lately ahe's sorta etuck on chickens," laughed Rankin, He ‘ound in the saddle Ferris, speakin appeared in the corners bf Weary’s eyes. a “Why you gure aint, boss,” he re- Mary,” he began, tured “gravely and earnestly, though Sty ieee ag LA onlay : ; : ing both there gun-man there was @ hypo note in his be < : men’s eyes to wave hy,” ahe added hesides chicke! he sald, fl waa you voloe which aid not escape Ferris. “You , She flashed round, her eyes gleaming Fas J . fi. Golightediy, “I belleve both of you would 1 wouldn't go lo monkeyin’ around him gure ain't the man to miss any chances, (10010) ND oo ot hair that persisted TH Bese s Ae Re fight at tha tnetant. And over me!" ’ it they've been.asyin’ thet she atn’t 1° blowing neroes hor fece, 7 ° She concealed a vain smile by averting * Grawied Ferris. Hin voice o you no chancds.' Fou don't need to. talk to me ike - 2 di ¢ Z te vi b her head, but Ferrie had ight the had been controlled, but he could not Ferris's lupe wreathed soornfully, that! napped. “You are not glad ; — amile and drew a@ deep breath. seeing keep the color from surging into hi “They? he efecred, with appatint 1°46, me at all. You asked about her rg , : ‘ef ; Martha in @ new light. His eyes hat face, showing that Rankin's words ha Sentemot for oft Rowernongire. “WRS'S Dascre you sald. @ word about’ me. f Fy , oo a vecome standy and filled with an eX: told, He stiffened lightly, ‘they? I reckon yo! epect ‘ y , . j $ GT pression that would have deen de eald slowly, “Tve beara which nose afound, buttin’ into. things She's where she usually ts—in th s sure a tet , to analyze, The gun-man sneered at tell that you sent for Hubbell to eome which don't concern them? There's b core ae oon feat ae Ghe'e m at , Be : i gh ; Ferris, but doth men allowed thelr here, expectin’ him ‘a nose out them Hox-neade in theee parte which wouldn't gone, nov! ne. ae. ot a ; f muscles to relax. The awkward allence horse thieves. which | & etmon-pure love mateh ehey Eat i 2 . % iA i. that had followed the young woman's your @tock. I've been fam plum into one, ‘Tell me who's been | With this vindictive word the young ‘ 5 3 ‘ * 7 words remained unbroken untit #h® been tryin’ to ete him on me. I'm soe Weary hed Seen repeating the wash-line, whe ; w ft fi spoke agai akin’ you if you sen; ~w him for that whats, ban convertion hed with some eynit iT a . Se Ae = I do love shooting,” she said, leaning peagon,” J ; 4 . . comfortably back In th hanmow na Rankin grinned coldly. his disturbed feelings. Then without 2 ; business,” he returned, “but I'm tellin’ 4, ‘: 4 raw a sanificant glan o & word he spurred his pony to the cor- ° } : ! you this, There's too many neaters in 1 4 the two, “I don't Ike t6 8’ bne man he dismounted, took ee GA, : shoot other. Hug tr admire men who {le here country. A BE cette nd Prey r 4 ‘ cA : 3 : oan bi ver with @ weapon when there i toned a feos mo: ; S range of yours"— bridle and turned the pony loose. Then : : 5 : is need. . Ferris mado a pase at Weary with he walked briskly around the corner af yee. . - 7 x RN Ferris saw a flash of Ferris laughed coldly and eé@ly. “t his_open hand. the ranchhow * : . c the guncman's eyes} wit your meanin’, Rankin,” he said. 9 “But my quarter-section te proved an’ "You durned ol’ sneak,” he laughéd For a moment after he had disap- . -, : 4 ee as oddly. bell was @ full half second Ay Me Sees pop Mend ducked and spurred his pony peared the young woman stood at the ae 4 . A : 3 ‘ faster, than he in Retuien ie Be bays by Feer: Geman 2 Oeore ee aakheal yg ew is hed byt 4 > i wae past performances with the eix-shooter ed, Soa thas woe Panne hee tao srows if ' : n 3 * had taught him that for all practioal he aid cignMcantty, “Tm T've got @ pretty good han Bove, Pee wee ine were ; ial 7 P our ho had abiiity enough, but Las Vegas now an’ I ain't goin’ tared without boast i oe, ON bet cee cay ie } q nl his ski! was not to be compared with to do any argerin’ with you. But I've CPanucnr vattenea Wi i the hands did not hi atk : told Hubbell to Keep his eyes open.” tended dianppointment. “AR eo you Tind-blown wlep of halr, J me aware that Misa Mary He settled into the saddle and urge! Ain't aayin® anything?” 14 ure be too a Biuy oree. 8 was convinced his pony forwaea at @ brisk pace, not y y 3 looking beck. jenn Rankin’ Rappen to hold the atten log over near one of the cotton- % ; z ot 2 i¢ converaation, Ts ee ee ‘&@ long time Ferrie eat motion! sss ‘Ferris laughed grimly. “Ra OGG trees, Sobbing into her hand ‘ fen $ ; iY : . : thought. he. detected mockery in her tn the saddle, watching Rankin as he wake Oke oe Ferris found Miss Martha tn the ham- } NOR is +d ; : tyes and his own drooped, When he gradually faded tron, sight. SOune Of then “DOCwA As Maty Gad told him he would, +? SRN 15 : : : looked up again Mary was standing in “Rankin expects there'll, be some missin’ horses. He ain't eaid nothin’ to She looked wp ae Ferris came near, . 7 Be ¢ 2 : the eame position, horees stole while he’s gone.” The grim my face, but any too! can see that he Uttered @ low greeting, and then lane ; : . : q was fixed with cold smile slowly gave way to one in which thinks his horses are wearin’ Guar, Totton ber marel re. me een x 1 2 slater. Then phe epoke to the latter there was « ellght, whimsical humor. brand, Accordin' to yome peopl: SABE TEE: Dae bees reed ne, ; a with the manner and voice of @ wervant “Why, so there might!” he added, hin t got any right to run @ itle , Ferris’ broad hat had come off and } : 5 ta gs addressing her mistress. But there was teeth flashing in @ broad grin, Me, neh!" [Dorie Mas «A GR, gee. Miro Ne : Ff 1 her voice the same mockery that wheeled bla pony and spurred back over "You don't reckon that he'e sitppin” Martha's welcome hed, certainiy been 0 f . Ferris had seen In her eyes. the trail toward hia own buildings. cards to that there gun man—Hubbell?"’ : ‘ ' What would you like for dinner?” Just at dusk Hubbell was unsaddling aueationed Weary. COU He COR apd BA earn eer aho said, looking at Mise Martha, hia pony at the corral gates, after com Ferrin s'iftoned. Soe ahuaite ce ber lean unten cise Martha languidly returned her ing from a ride with Miss Martha, “Hubbell he flared back. be 80 effusive her less gifted er. J when he heard a clatter of hoofs and aa rider coming down the river trail toward him, He delayed removing the 8o Ferris told himself as he stood irres- JHe pulled his pony around in half tte Giute, looking worshipfully down at the all overwhelmed him, thrilled him, at sala biting things to him, Had ehe She sat upright in the hammock, he could scarcely blame Mise oi length and clapped the spure to ite ammock, And © other women he r © Watchin, man who had ridden up to for falling in love with him, ¥ flanks. There was a clatter, a "i young woman in the hi times dismayed him. r women he would hav ching a m. o had rv ui “Please have chicken, Mins Mary’a eyes gleam Yet he could not repress a slight flush Somehow she was different. Ho felt laid rough siege te her and trusted to the corral gate and was dismounting viii voi hip admiring physical per- pressed anger She stiffened, her saddle and watched the rider, which of resentment. This was dispersed im- the romance that surrounded her, and luck. But he did not dare to be rough fr bis pony. Ferris remained rigid fection tn men. browned hands - e. oe i. a, ay are mediately, however, when Bfise Martha yet he could not define It. He felt it with her; her Eastern training and in his chair, gazing with Jealous eyes | \nd yet there had alwaye been some: coming forward belligerently. | cowpuncher, The latter rode quietly et 2 jooked up from the pages of the book stealing over him when he approached mannerisms had erected @ barrier be- at hts rival. thing about the man that had moved “It you want chickens you w up his ‘pony within ten rumming of hoofs as Ferrie'e peny fled and aaw him watching her. ‘She smiled her: he edw it in the Melting glances hind which she stood, secure, earcastic, The latter turned his pony loose in Ferris to contempt, He could not have them yourself, my lady!” she flared, feet of Hubbell, inapecting him closely. Over the plains toward the Circle ¥ wewitchingly as though she had just that he threw toward him on accasion, unfathomable—a mystery which he the corral and stepped close to the told what it was, but it was there-« her lps curling. “Yore name Hubbell?” he questioned. Panchhous noticed him. He would have quickly resented any would have given much to posses: hammock, greeting Miss Martha with cert unaccountable sensation which «very well,” returned Mise Martha I'm right certain it ts,” returned _ m. “Won't you sit down? she asked. suggestion that she was fickle AG SV Su ike then Ite abet Wo a #mi'e and nodding shortly and coldly told him that Hubbell, in spite of his with irritating mildness, “if you don't the latter. The man fumbled at hin Ferris struck the wash-out back of the «you might fetch that chair and alt her actions at timos he felt and saw @ Hubbell, I reckon,” he returned ev to Ferris, Feputation, did not measure up to “man's care to kill them T am sure Mr, Hub- shirt, produced @ soiled envelope. “I ranebhoure and ‘came fairly upon & where I can get a gaod look at you.” certain insincerity that troubled him She flashed a swift glance at him In inches Hubbell was not a giant, size." ‘ bel was hittin’ her up along the Dry ‘owe woman of eighteen, Who WAS Eh» motioned toward the lower gallery mightily. He was troubled now as he “Vf ‘ool! 19a gentleman,” ahe de- But there was a certain muscularity and He new of the man's quickness with naned 1niclec ey Bottom trail—goin’ to Lasette,” ex- the family wash upon & 88> of the ranch-hous rested his arma on the back of his chair, olared mildly. Utheness of figure that seemed to add & six-shooter. Dave Rankin had sert fal wg “some chickens over there.” plained the man, “when I runi Ging line that had been stretched be. “voy iknow,” she added, looking watohing her. wondering about her, vumne’. nttffenine, ‘He to his height, Grudgingly, many times to Dry Bottom for him, grimly an 1 iy sointing to some hens that uy hittin’ the br tween two cottonwood trees. He bad mocldngly at him, “you haven't been tol like men who fon T ain't sayin’ nothin’ wbout"— had “Ferris mentaily admitted nouncing that hw had hired him to rit ied near the “pasture tence. Said hie name was Dave Ia nkin, of th | come upon her unawares, for i tly, \ eyes beim ster a personal ® re ust now, the count nag Of horse thieves. CTR IGHOS, O8OE tne) Ee Tate ‘rele Y, @ | ote sharp exclamation and stood with, her OM eckon thee Samira tential ane pf ie Mr. Hubbell now!" ahe as Hubvell king at Mins Martha’ which had 1 Mam much,” That Meri felt the aimultaneous gaze of (0 8 feller named Hubbell. Tf yore hands upraised, here eves Mashing with he returned evenly, “I wouldn't This was not the first time she had Ferris to admit again that had been two months on I done what I tol! ' the two sisters and he reddened with @ sudden eurprised delight. "Why, hello, Ben!" she crit y that you treated right clever when ‘4 do, and’ I'll be lightin’ our making embarrassment. He had no faith tn p 1 T was over here last tim: hin ability to shoot the heads off Np ied 4 } Bema cissmns. te Fores bak s But he got the chair and placed it chickens at Afty or sixty fect: he had ,J1° led Duseed te envelope to Hut Lo Rea tention eh. tate ber winelng visibin et her next heard of tt being done and ha Ipaving, Muteell weedertnaty tamace | | been an age since you've worse to. him: t without suo- {eine Tvoee j | Girete 0" ‘ou really are entertaining, Mr. one. Martha “lie had no trouble in phePin She took a step away from the wash Ferris!" she mocked, “Just how aia T ; , the anuiseptie eoap where we can got at : HL thick oa as under thie heat, Min |hAd Aald about shooting, he suddenly ent teginie worde s ine, her eyes suddenly flooding with & ern yee pout halt of it. re. One Line ot Reasori vat Pet gate "Mihsl "What are you doing th Potters tall te aie pouting ur toe words, | Fealized that the gun-man now had the “Miri he pead—-I'm sending rot 2 OM o indefinite section i J > "De le ‘out Co ton, a tame, . Sininty of the srerate wolentne that wae turned Ferris, shifting uneasy under eg gy ae pee hinted amar the Individual combe and] Mike leaned om la Wek, lovted up and ald) “Domenie ait Youth's ‘Companion PRR ce aaa ge i you thle by $ man met gear Dry } Jano you done called me fue ert a few of wtock, But the | Brushes?” Mii r, ‘ a He i 5 ‘ " her heart for sitor. her - . Yen. ‘Ob, 1 thought 1 would work while I was idle, 7 returned gruftly, ; steal horses to-night. I'm wanting you erhape Ferris saw something more Lt ain't allowin’ that, T'm/ dart was sot anxious to fore, itt up percuide te thaleant? | Ropar Magazine, Milliner Was Reasonable. [iy cigie Miss Martha's gage upon "04, horses to-ntg neay thas the than « mere welcome in her words and cnZME car man, wrees taht, bext to the Bkinned | "Yes," —— 66 POUR sald Mra Younghusband,“ want] tin, her eyen filed with audden acora: beaide Yellow Ho Ing and bore men " r he shift: uneasily In e Which te producing falulous wealth." “Then come along. 1 ems ft will te aa! . always to please you, eo | tool i %* he thought he detected pity In Misa 9. senate and oke gravely tn reply, watehing her, oad rari Jer sak athe aerate trgrenaseeite Bit 18] for us to snend 9 day tho tn the oounty, An Approaching Calamity. MR ee aa tas nee |S yen. The gua 4, Youd ve ys pho jreodeeyt tae " ies Martha's home? he hat, the cnmson flood in ace Bert to the eansion of # sie! milion etruit Free Wres, MMIII ES A des, Lied. PRIA eee ft, my dear,” aa Paid M4 - : * mespemen “sine Teaching nto hie hatr, Resentment | Hat tat dam's qake me worth anything,” — _—>—— A 1 I 8 lig ll mea afraid mt bat wes © inte too] ant wt hain bao, oh, | ied 8 crowd eos Tis zou youd be ive "The color fied from the girl's face; siinted in hie eyes, but in them ale0 ieee amen To Fill in the Time. Ticker ted etnane hen Ett ate ‘noah oo ard 1 nad a tanen| weapons, “Watching, Ferris saw him anything, ("im undestandite thee theres e@be suddenly turned her back to Ferris, waa the deep worship that had always “4 of rome taken off and that big bow of ceri! atitten as he swung the weapon to @ to meet at the Yellow Horse. I'd come The latter. could not mistake the filled htm when he looked at her, Nowadays. URINO 8 coat sirtto ta Gareaten, Pa, many | Ieht"Gtt, and te waiver diin't have W whe © | Diige,” Followed three reports #o rap- mysait only tve promiced te wens eignifieance of the movement. Plainiy, Hore was @ slender figure, lithe, with) 4 pave soy packed the eanitery drinking taking j ied, Laying all those things off [idly that they blended. Three chick- Tas Vegas, Good luck. Burn this note. fp girl admired him. He wae flattered OU ile renee EU os baie 4 ens 1th, PES. lone hendlens—flopped frantically near And Keep your mouth. smue emoraet 10 4 " 1 aa 7 un: hea “ ” pathetic’ On other occasions he "had Pervin had tever.dwelt"very Tong 00 pat yh Siary sae twat” fhe ran that | ‘y the fence, The gun-man sheathed his (ro Be CCAYE RANKIN, ' foticed that the girl had seemed to be any one detall of her comeliness, but it] ‘yes. ‘3 wo ert her ( YI F THERE 1S SUCH ( No BuTI Know -1¥/// hy MY Aue, LA A : acter Yj A THING ASACAT Just ABOUT WHEREEA Ni Gt“ IY S' | o EADACHE J'LL DRA TRGYING A eae Tom: AT Y) a) 4° Coprright, 1013, by the Prees Publishing Oo, a a a HA A, EZ ZZ HAM