JUST IN TIME
John Fox had been so occupied with his terrified victim that he quite forgot the possibility of his two captors returning.
It so happened that both were approaching the house when they heard Mrs. Mason’s cry of terror.
“What’s that?” exclaimed the farmer in alarm.
“I believe that scoundrel has got loose,” answered Luke.
He quickened his pace and entered the house just in time to become a witness of the outlaw’s brutality.
It was no time to hesitate or parley. He sprang upon the robber, dashed him to the ground and put his foot upon his breast.
“What deviltry are you up to, you wretch?” he demanded. Then turning to Mrs. Mason he asked, “Why did he attack you?”
“He wanted my husband’s money—and a revolver,” answered the trembling woman.
“I have a great mind to give him the contents of the revolver!” said Luke sternly.