Part 8 (2/2)

As Jack rode off on the back of his pony, which was becoularity hich he ht of the two strangers who had suddenly reappeared after having annoyed Jennie

”I just wonder who they are, and what their gaood thing if we had caught theo to court and testify But I don't know on just what charge we could have held theot 'em, so perhaps it's all for the best But I sure will be on the watch for theain And I'll have to be on the lookout for the replies to these letters Well, it's all in the gah the saot to keep up his reputation, if I' his work It would be fine, too, if I could find soton matter But I suppose that's too , Jack rode on

CHAPTER VIII

A NIGHT ATTACK

Naturally, after the little experience of the ain seen the two hly toward Jennie, Jack was a little apprehensive as he rode along the trail toward Golden Crossing There were several places very favorable for holding up a stage coach, had one used the mountain road, but, as has been said, the route was too difficult for a vehicle to traverse

”Though they ht hold me up, more easily than they could a coach if they wanted to,” reflected Jack Consequently he approached all suspicious places with more than his usual caution

But as he coveredhappened, he beca to have a try for us, after all, Sunger,” he said to his faithful pony The plucky creature whinnied in answer, as Jack patted his neck

”It wouldn't do 'e express rider ”For Mr Argent said these letters weren't of prime importance Still, I wouldn't like to have theet a bad reputation in this business I don't want to lose my job just nohen dad is laid up”

Jack had feared that the two strangers who had fled in such a hurry froht at least try to annoy hi up thelike this happened, and in due tireeted by Jennie Jack gave Jennie theto her about having again seen the two men who had annoyed her

”It would only worry her,” he reflected, ”and she has worries enough without ht in Golden Crossing, spending a pleasant evening with Aunt Matilda and Jennie He was off early the nextdelivered theto see his father, Jack made soers who had left so suddenly

No one knew much about the, and had eaten a hasty breakfast It had been observed that they kept well to themselves, and conversed in low tones

Then had co on the part of one, and the flight of both of the as you didn't see anything of theuess you needn't worry You got ht?”

”Oh yes”

”Well, now the next thing will be the replies Watch out for the pony express rider had a few hours' spare time that day, and he spent theress he was et at all better, Jack,” he complained

”Well, Dad, it takes time, Dr Brown says,” his son observed

”I know But it seeer I want to be back at work”