GOING FOR THE DOCTOR

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 137, 6 December 1930, Page 20

GOING FOR THE DOCTOR

Par! A3 the wolves drew- nearer-Ned saw the leader throw back its head and.give the pack cry, and the rest of the pack gave the answer. Soon the pack encircled the sledge. Gripping the dogwhip in his hand, Ned slowly emerged from the vehicle and went towards the pack. Swinging the whip above his head, s be lashed out at the leader and hurled the brute on to the snow. The others, seeing their leader slinking into the belt of- pines, followed it. Going back to his team Ned helped the team further into the trees. But where had Pete gone ? "He's escaped," exclaimed Ned. "But I'll find him yet." Pete had escaped while the boy went out to drive off the wolves. Crack! Crack. A rifle shot spat across the snow and narrowly missed the boy's temples. "Phew! That, was a near shavel" said Ned. "I'll catch him so he shan't escape. Mush! Mush!" The weary animals put out all their strength, and the sledge was pulled forward. Tired as he Was Ned drew on to where the shots came from. Soon he noticed a trail of blood on the white mantled "ground, and the paling moon showed the figure of a human being lying on the snow. It was George Silver, a sergeant of the Mounted Police; Bringing his dogs to a standstill, Ned went over to the Mountie. 'fit's Pete," said the Mountie. "Get out!" . , . • "It is not Pete the fur stealer but the son of Mr. Peterson, an honest fur trader. My name is Ned." "Help me quick!" said Sergeant Silver. Ned kneeled down and examined the Mouutie's wound. Then he unharnessed the dogs for a spell and 6et about dressing the wound —a. long job. When it was done, George gave the boy a thankful smile. "Wa'al, that beats all," he grinned. "Where are you off to?" "To fetch a doctor for dad. -He is suffering from pneumonia. What's the quickest way to find a, doctor?" asked Ned. "Take tho path through the pines and you'll be as safe as a bank. Where's Pete?" . ■ Ned told the latest news of the furstealer as he harnessed his dogs for the journey. The pale light of the winter sun was painting the heavy grey clouds.. Bingo still led the team. Soon Ned noticed a figure stealing in and out the - pines. It was Pete! ' ' He was carrying a bundle of furs across his shoulders when he apotted Ned. "Here comes that boy with his pack. I'll wait behind this yer tree." Lurching behind the tree the thief soon noticed the sledge coming into his path. Crack! Crack! A revolver barked out. It wasn't Pete's. It was the Mountie'a! Flinging down tho reins Ned jumped out of the sledge, and gave the thief a blow on tho jaw. Tying him to the pine tree, Ned heard a voico behind him.

'-- '•< There's-four hundred dollars' re-j [ ward for that ycr skunk, and you have - fc earned it, "said the sergeant. Picking - i up the still dazed thief, ho led Ned and ■ his team of dogs to a little log cabin.' Lat the end of the pines. Giving a. I shout, the sergeant heard footsteps coni» ; ing from the lonely hut. ■ : "Go back with this yer boy to his i father, who is suffering from pneu- : monia." , Ked left the. pelts with the Mounti»' lto take to the post. Ned also had the ) four hundred dollars with him. When. ho arrived home he saw Dick standing . in the doorway to meet him. I "Heard the news?" inquired Dick. : "What news?" asked the doctor. "Pete's on the prowl again." I "No ho isn't," said Ned. "He's v£ the arms of Sergeant: Silver." ' "What!" exclaimed Dick. . . : > "And your brother nabbed him," s said, the doctor, giving Ned a hearty : shake of his hand. Soon the' boys*.

father was left to.the car© of -the JuttJ doctor. With the money Mr. Peterson, bought a small ranch, and he. is now on. the road to progress.- Ned -and Dick aro both tenderfoots of th© Boyal Canadian Mounted iPoliee, and their greatest friend is Sergeant Silver. (Tho End.) •'SOSE QUEEN"'(I 4), Palmers ton North; "