Joe's Luck - Always Wide Awake by Horatio Alger
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all our provisions and exchanging his own worn-out horse for my
friend's mustang, which was a much better animal." The man from Pike had not at first seen Joe. His countenance fell when he saw how Mr. Bickford's case was strengthened, and for the moment he could not think of a word to say. "You are sure this is the man, Joe?" asked, the leader of the miners. "Yes, I will swear to it. He is not a man whom it is easy to mistake." "I believe you. Gentlemen," turning to the miners who were sitting or standing about him, "do you believe this stranger or our two friends?" The reply was emphatic, and the man from Pike saw that he was condemned. "Gentlemen," he said, rising, "you are mistaken, and I am the victim of a plot. It isn't pleasant to stay where I am suspected, and I'll bid you good evening." "Not so fast!" said the leader, putting his hand heavily on his shoulder. "You deserve to be punished, and you shall be. Friends, what shall we do with him?" "Kill him! String him up!" shouted some. The Rip-tail Roarer's swarthy face grew pale as he heard these |
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