0BBERS’ ROOST by Zane Grey y Copyright.—WNU Service. LLIIUITT SYNOPSIS Jim Wall, young cowpunther from Wyoming, in the early days of the cat- tle Industry, seeks a new field in Utah, He meets Hank Hays, CHAPTER I—Continued a en “Wal, friend, the string is thet 1 want to locate you. Bend over here, so I can get your ear,” went on Hays, confidentially, and when Wall had complied he said: “I run true to form today when I held up thet stranger. But it was a blunder, considerin’ the fron I have in the fire. Now, listen. Lately T've got In with a rancher over here In the Henry mountains. He's an Englishman with more money than sense. Bought tefi thousand head of cattle an' a lot of hosses, There's Some tough cowboy outfits over there, an’ more'n one real rustler outfit. Wal, this Englishman—his name Is Herrick—got the idee of hirin® all the hands available, cowpunchers, range- riders, gun-toters an' plain out-an’-out bad men. An’ to throw this select out- fit agin the whole country. What do you think of that idee?” "Original, to say the least. But not practical, unless he can reform bad men,” replied Wall, much Interested. “Wal, exactly. But I'm not con- cerned with the practicability of it. Herrick took a shine to me, made me what he calls his superintendent. am’ sent me all over lookin' for hard- shootin’, hard-ridin® men. An’ that's how you happened to run Into me. I call it good luck for us both.” “You've taken one of the hard-shooting, kind, eh? “Wal, I want you {In my outfit.” re sumed Hays. “Brad didn't cotton to you, I seen first off. But he's a gun- thrower himself. All the same he's in my outfit an’ I reckon you might get along. It's Heeseman who sticks in my craw.” “Heeseman. Who is he? “Heeseman Is the rustier of Dragon Canyon. None of the ranchers even ‘round here know thet, but I know it He's got a small outfit. but shore enough bad. An’ in some way he got wind of Herrick’'s scheme. Darned {f he didn't pack over'to the Henrys with his outfit an’ start ridin’ for him.” *“Heeseman saw the same opportun- fty as you?" queried Wall, quietly, “Wal, yes, | was comin’ to thet.” re- sumed Hays, gruffly. “I got the upper hand, though, an’ I'll be the boss Thetll lead to friction. There'll be two factions sooner or later, an’ the sooner thet fight comes off the better.” me for hard-riding “lI see. Less of a division of spoils” “Wall, I'm no snapped Hays, “Excuse me. If It Isn't impertinent, may I ask just what you are?” “Ever hear of Henry Plummer?” “Can’t remember if I did.” “Wal, Plummer flourished some ten an’ more years ago, first in Montana an’ later in.Idaho. He was the great- est robber the West ever developed. Educated man of good family, born In the East. But the gold fever called an’ he was not the kind of a man to dig. He operated on the placer mines. Was an officer of the law while he was head of the biggest robber gang the frontier ever knew. From Bannock to Lewiston he kept the miners, the stages, the Wells Fargo in terror for years. . . . Wal 1 seen Plummer hanged. I was one of his geng, a young man then In years.” “Thanks for the confidence, Hays," returned Wall, In surprise. “You must have strong Interest in me to tell that.” “Shore 1 have, But I don't care to be classed as a rustler.” “Too low down, eh?” “It certainly ain't any two-bit eat tie stealin’. . . . However, thet's not the point between you an’ me. What I want to know Is, will you take a Job In my outfit? “That depends, Wall “Any scruples about it? Remember, I come clean with you.” “No. 1 broke jail In Cheyenne.” “What was you in for?” “Shot a man. They were goin’ to hang me” “Ahuh, Was thet square?’ “I didn’t think so, . , , Had to kill the jaller to get out.” “When was all this, Wall?" “Some years ago.” “An’ since then?" “Been shooting my way out of one Jam after another,” “Much obliged,” replied Hays, feel ingly. “Wall, you're a hunted man. You're broke. It's about where you cross the divide” What ‘bout “One more question. this Herrick's family 7 “Wal, he ain't got any,” rejoined Hays. “We heard sonfethin’ about a sister comin’ out, but she never turned up.” “Sister? It'd be a h-1 of a note if she did.” rustier,” Hays” returned “Wal, this shore aln't no country for women," It seemed to Jim Wall that this sally completed a definitely conscious feeling In his mind toward the self-confessed robber. If it had not been dislike and disgust before, it certainly fixed at that now. Wall sensed a gathering interest in the situation he had hap- pened upon, Hays called for drinks and insisted on a handshake which he executed sol- emnly, as If it were a compact which Implled honor even among thieves. Shortly afterwards the saloon grad- ually began to fill with loud-volced, heavily booted men. Among them were Happy Jack, Lin- coln and a glant of a man with a russet beard, whom Hays Introduced as Montana. Then a man, undoubted- ly a trapper, entered. He wore buck- skin and seemed out of place In that crowd. The bartender, Red, did a thriving business, “Seems to be no lack of money,” ob- served Wall to the watchful Hays. “Where do they get it?" “Wall, you're surprised, | see. Se was I. This burg here is a stage stop for points in Utah an’ west. Lots of travel. But there's big cattle ranges off toward the Henrys.” “lI see. But at that bar there are half a dozen men who are not travel ers or ranchers or riders.” “Wal, for thet matter, all men In these diggin's have got to be riders. TRA “Sister? It'd Be a H—1 of a Note if She Did” It's a long way from one waterin' place to another. But you hit into things, at thet. There's four or five fellers I never seen before” “Who's the tall one, with his hat pulled down, so you can only see his black, pointed beard?” “Thet's Morley. Claims to be a rancher. But if he ain't the boss of the Black Dragon outfit, I'll eat him.” “And the loud feller—the one with the plaid vest? “His name Is Stud somethin’ other. Seen him before an’ crazy about him.” “Let's play poker.” “Shore, but not just among our or ain't selves” “Got any Happy Jack. money, Hank?" asked “Did you ever see me broke? Brad. go dig up some suckers. But not thet hombre they call Stud. He didn't get thet name playin® solitaire” There were only two large gaming tables, one of which was In use. Lin- coln went among the men to solicit players, returning with Morley and the russet-bearded giant, Montana. There was no formality or greeting between Hays and these men. It was dog eat dog, Wall grasped. “Make it six-handed. Come an’ set in, Wall,” sald Hays “Friendly tttle game of draw. Sky limit" Wall laughed. “I couldn't penny ante.” “Wal, I'll stake you.” “No, thanks. I'd rather watch” “Excuse me, sir, but we don't care for watchers,” interposed Morley. No sooner had they seated them- selves than the man Hays had called Stud strode up. “Am 1 bein’ left out of this on pur- pose?" hé demanded, and evidently he addressed Hays, “Lincoln got up the game” replied Hays, coolly, “You ask my friends to set in, an’ not me.” : “Wal, If you're so keen abont it, why set In with us” went on Hays, fingering a deck of cards. “But if you want to know bad, I'm not stuck on playin’ with you" “Mean thet to insult me? Stud queried, sharply, his right hand rising to the lapel of his open vest. If Wall had not observed the bulge of two guns inside this vest he would have divined from Stud's action that there was one at least, “Not at all” replied Hays, leaning back In his chair. That significant movement of Studs had not been lost upon him. A little cold glint appeared in his pale eyes. “Reckon you're too slick a poker player for Hank Hays. I want a run for my money.” “Slick, eh? Wal, I don’t mind bein’ called thet. It's a compliment. I've yet to see the gambler who wouldn't be slick If he could. But when you ask my pards to play an’ not me thet's different.” rejoined Hays civilly, i play "Set In, Sud,” as he began to shuffle the eards, feel lucky tonight. Last time you had it afl your way.” The game began then with Happy. Jacic ‘and Wall looking on, Morley made rather a poluted move and re mark anent Wall's standing behind him, “Shore I'll change seats with you,” replied Hays, obligingly, but It was plain he felt irritated. “Never mind, Hays" Interposed Wall, deliberately, “The gentleman evidently fears I'll tip off his ecards. So I'll stand behind you, If I may." CHAPTER II From the very first deal Hays was lucky. Morley stayed about even. Brad Lincoln lost more than be won. The glant Montana was a close, wary gambler, playing only when he had good cards, Stud was undoubtedly a and zest of opposition. But he could not walt for luck to change. to Ue In every hand. Moreover, turn came, He grew so sullen to the fireside. tend more keenly than ever to this card game. wore toward an inevitable fight. These men were viclous characters. Wall knew that life out Here was raw. six-shooter. While he bent a more penetrating gravitated, Wall saw him perform a trick with the cards that was pretty cerned except from Wall's position. Nevertheless, fickle fortune most certainly had picked on Stud. He bet this hand to the limit of his cash, and then, such was his confidence, he bor- rowed from Morley. force Hays to call. He fell from ela- tion to consternation, then to doubt, was. When at last he rasped out: “Wal, I call! Here's mine” He slammed down an ace full. Hays had drawn three cards, “Stud, I hate to show you hand,” drawled Hays. “Yes, you do! lay it down. I called you” Wherenpon Hays gently spread ont four ten spots, and then with greedy bands raked in the stakes Stud stared with burning eyes, “Three-card draw! You come In with a pair of tens? “Nope. 1 held up one ten an’ ace,” replied Hays, nonchalantly. had a hunch, Stud.” “You'd steal coppers man’s eyes" “Haw! Haw!” bawled the victori- ous gamester. But he was the only one of the six players who seemed to fee anything funny In the situation. That dawned upon him. “Stud. I was takin' thet crack of yours humorous. ™ “Was you? snapped Stud “Shore 1 was.” returned Hays, with congealing voice “Wal I didn’t mean it humorous.™ Stud retorted “Ahub. Come to look at you I see you aint feelin’ gay. Suppose you say just what you did mean” “1 meant what I sald” “Shore. I'm not so awful thick. But apply thet erack to this here card game an’ my plagin’™ “Hays, you palmed them three ten- spots,” declared Stud hotly, Then there was quick action and the rasp of scraping chairs, and the tumbling over of a box seat. Stud and Hays were left alone at the table. “You're a liar!” hissed Hays, sud denly black in the face. Here Jim Wall thought it was time to intervene. He read the glint in Stud's eyes. Hays was at a disad- vantage, so far as drawing a gun was concerned. And Wall saw that Stud could and would kill him. “Hold on there,” called Wall. In a voice that made both men freeze. Hays did not turn to Wall, but he spoke: “Pard, lay off. this feller” “Take care, stranger,” warned Stud. this the 1 off a dead V HEN it comes to thrills for the college girl who is selecting her i Bolng-away-to-school frocks it is the which cause hearts to beat faster. To be sure there ls everything im. aginable to be had in the way of su- per-hue buttons, and other clever gad- gets together with most beguiling { occasion demands, but In the main it's the garment which speaks In terms of handsome material along lines studied simplicity which wins highest number of credits There is that about the woolens and as shown this season which is so in- trinsically decorative and | the eye, little or no frills or furbelows i seem to be required to accent the cos. tumes they fashion. Which, no doubt, is the reason why advance fashions indicate that college girl's ward- robe will, for the most part, be styled oni the same smartly simple tallored lines favored by chic business women. The model to the left in the picture is a dress of this type. be plaid { chulla crepe which fashions it is In | Itself so attractive and self-sufficient. fussy dressmaker detail would detract from its “classy” simplicity. For serv. | lee, for looks and for real Joy In the | Wearing & crepe of this sort is ideal, and listen to this, ye coeds who needs must watch your budget with an eagle | eye, these all-raypn crepe prints are easily washable and Iron out smooth and lovely as If by magic—the prob. lem of going back and forth to be dry cleaned is entirely done away with. This plaid (brown, eggshell and rust Is its i color scheme) two-piece is cut on the now-so-voguish shirtmaker lines with a neat grosgrain belt, bow tle and grosgrain-covered buttons (button links on the double cuffs) to set it off. the Speaking of unusual materials, the dress centered In the group, is made of, guess what !—sports tulle, the delightsome sheerness weave which together with the 3 Emart d In this model, so gimg tive In its cut, Alix, of sports-tulle in a mixed effect, bas certainly contrived ideal all year-round afternoon dress. A frock of satin velvet should by all and a wardrobe. The new in appearance, and so slenderizing, fashioned as many of them are with sleek fitting skirts slit movement, The model pictured to the right In the group Is styled along girlish lines and with its jacket be. Comes 8 many-purpose costume which can be tuned at will to street or indoor afternoon wear, The treatment being formed of loops of white velvet ribbon edged with black i | | smart skirts trimming suits with and neat-fitting Jackets, sort college girls simply adore, © Western Newspaper Union, HIGH-STYLE ITEMS By CHERIE NICHOLAS both Hays and Wall at once. They were, however, almost in line ain't any of your mix." “1 just wanted to tell Hays I saw the deck.” sald Wall well have told of Hays’ Irregularities, “Wot! He filled his ace full thet way? roared Hays. “He most certainly aid.” Stud, deadly cold. “If yon ean say honest thet you haven't pulled any tricks—go for your gun. keep your shirt on.” the pecullar conception of honor little gambler knew his man and shift ed his deadly Intent to a more doubt- ful issue, lently. “At your service” more time, for the thing that made decision hard to reach was the quality of this stranger. His motive was more deadly than his will, or his power to execute, All this Jim Wall know. It was the difference between the two men, “I'm admittin’ 1 cheated,” sald Stud, harshly. “But I ain't standin’ to be tipped off by a stranger.” “Well, what're you to do about It?" asked Wall, while the spee- tators of the drama almost held their breath. 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