Everett T. Tomlinson

“ The result of the conference became apparent when all the men except the leader at once turned and departed from the house, leaving Claudius Brown behind. What the abrupt departure might mean Hannah could not conjecture, but it soon became evident that the men were gone, for she had stepped to the door and had seen them as they swiftly sped down the road.
Somewhat emboldened by their departure, she turned back into the room, and with her eyes flashing, she said, "Why don't you go, too, Claudius Brown? Your room was always better than your company." ”

“ On the floor she saw two men who were engaged in a desperate conflict, and one glance was sufficient to show her that the contestants were Robert and the leader of the Thirteen. Over and over upon the floor they were twisting and turning, but before she could speak the dog flew at them. Growling, snarling, he seized one of the men by the leg, and instantly the man relaxed his hold upon the other and shouted for help.
"Let him get up, Robert," said Hannah quickly. "I 've my gun. He can't get away. Stop it, Lion! Get away! Get away!" ”

“ The man has got away from us, but the money does n't run. Now, if you 'll give up that sock, I 'll give you my word of honor"—
"Your word of honor!" exclaimed Hannah scornfully.
"Yes, my word of honor that you won't be troubled any more."
"Oh, we 're not troubled. It's a pleasure to have you here. Won't you take a chair, Mr. Brown? My father and the boys may come home any time now, and I know they 'll be delighted to find you here."
"I know where your father is, and I know where he will be, too, before he's many days older," said Claudius Brown savagely. ”