Page:Edward Ellis--Alden the Pony Express Rider.djvu/106

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RACING FOR LIFE

With the suddenness of lightning the truth flashed upon him. The second disturbance in the grass was for the purpose of drawing him away from his post, so as to leave that particular wagon and its precious load unguarded!

Not only was such the purpose of the Indian but the daring plan succeeded!