Half-hours with the Best American Authors, Volume 2J.B. Lippincott, 1887 - American literature |
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Page 170
... Gabriel Conroy . " It must be premised that Gabriel is a simple- minded , thoroughly honest and upright giant of the mining districts , who has been suspected of the murder of a Mexican sharper . He is under arrest , and a vigilance ...
... Gabriel Conroy . " It must be premised that Gabriel is a simple- minded , thoroughly honest and upright giant of the mining districts , who has been suspected of the murder of a Mexican sharper . He is under arrest , and a vigilance ...
Page 171
... Gabriel Conroy , " and , being a simple man , the recollection of the quaint phrase- ology strengthened him and ... Gabriel , and said , almost fiercely , - " You hear that ? -they are coming ! " Gabriel nodded . Two hours before , when ...
... Gabriel Conroy , " and , being a simple man , the recollection of the quaint phrase- ology strengthened him and ... Gabriel , and said , almost fiercely , - " You hear that ? -they are coming ! " Gabriel nodded . Two hours before , when ...
Page 172
... Gabriel , in quiet surprise , " ef you say so . But don't ye do nowt ez would be gettin ' your- self into troubil ... Gabriel's voice and accent at this junc- ture ) , " why , " he added , " I'm with ye . I'm thar ! You understand me ...
... Gabriel , in quiet surprise , " ef you say so . But don't ye do nowt ez would be gettin ' your- self into troubil ... Gabriel's voice and accent at this junc- ture ) , " why , " he added , " I'm with ye . I'm thar ! You understand me ...
Page 173
... Gabriel to follow ; but with a hasty sign Gabriel suddenly sprang forward and dropped beneath the table as the door with a crash fell inward , beaten from its hinges . There was a rush of trampling feet to the stair- way , a cry of ...
... Gabriel to follow ; but with a hasty sign Gabriel suddenly sprang forward and dropped beneath the table as the door with a crash fell inward , beaten from its hinges . There was a rush of trampling feet to the stair- way , a cry of ...
Page 174
... Gabriel into the room . There was a shout from the sheriff , the door was closed hastily , a shot , and the intruder fell . But the next moment he staggered to his knees , with outstretched hands : " Hold up ! I'm yer to help ye ! " It ...
... Gabriel into the room . There was a shout from the sheriff , the door was closed hastily , a shot , and the intruder fell . But the next moment he staggered to his knees , with outstretched hands : " Hold up ! I'm yer to help ye ! " It ...
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