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Chapter X—The Round-up
Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders at Circle O Ranch · Josephine Chase
Chapter X—The Round-up
“Pap sure was a scream,” declares Judy. The Overland Riders witness a thrilling round-up. Stacy Brown gets into new difficulties. J. Elfreda is accused of frightening a wild steer to death. Bad news from up the valley.
Chapter XI—Hippy Defends the Ranch
Lieutenant Wingate’s suspicions aroused. Two ruffians are neatly trapped. The ranch-house under rifle fire. A ruse that succeeded. “I’ve got to take a chance.” Rifle bullets rip through the old house. Disaster again overtakes the Overland Rider.
Chapter XII—At the Last Moment
An alarm scatters the mountain ruffians. “Hit the trail! Hit it hard!” Cowpunchers find the ranch-house on fire. A dramatic scene in Joe Bindloss’s home. Captives give sullen replies. “The herd’s stampeded an’ Pop’s been shot!” cries Idaho Jones.