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  • The Law and the Man (II) (1910)
  • Short | Short, Western
The Law and the Man (II) (1910)
Short | Short, Western
Truly, Jim Bradley had enough to discourage any man; first his pack-mule died, then his supplies gave out, and now, when he reached his cabin after a long, weary tramp, he found his wife and child on the verge of starvation. But he would ...See moreTruly, Jim Bradley had enough to discourage any man; first his pack-mule died, then his supplies gave out, and now, when he reached his cabin after a long, weary tramp, he found his wife and child on the verge of starvation. But he would get food for them at any cost! Hastily kissing his loved ones good-bye, the miner fairly ran from the house, and it was with almost a start that he found himself in front of Murry's saloon and gambling house. Mechanically the unhappy man opened the door. Heaps of gold and silver lay on the table, while at home Nellie and the little one were starving! Retreating to the hall, the minor quickly improvised a mask of his handkerchief, then once more softly entered, and ere those in the room had time to realize what was happening, they were lined up against the wall and the gold was in Jim's pocket. As he backed out, however, the handkerchief slipped from his face, so that he had scarcely time to reach his cabin, toss the money on the table with an evasive explanation to Nellie, and dart out again, when the man from the gambling house burst into the room and demanded the gold from the astonished wife. From his home they trailed him to n deserted shack, where, although he succeeded in wounding John Kirby, the sheriff, his ammunition was soon exhausted, so that when he crept out to the well after forty-eight hours without water, the bucket was shot from his hand and Jim realized that at last the law had triumphed. After reviving their prisoner with food and water, John Kirby and his deputies started back, but before they reached their destination the sheriff discovered that his wound was more severe than he imagined. So, sending the others on ahead, he sat down to rest. Hardly had they gone when he lapsed into unconsciousness, and it was thus that Nellie and little Winnie, who had been out gathering wood found him, and half carried, half dragged him to their cabin. Here, after his wound was carefully dressed and bread and water set before him, for it was all they had to offer. Kirby was preparing to depart when his eyes fell upon Jim Bradley's picture, and the child's reply, "That is my papa," acted like a flash in the darkness; as he glanced around at their abject poverty and empty cupboard, the man realized that this was the reason Jim had held up the boys. But now they had their money back, why not give the miner another chance? Hurrying to the gambling house, the sheriff sent his deputies for the prisoner and put the matter before those assembled. Then, not only did the men agree not to appear against the miner on the day of his trial, but gladly made up a purse, which, together with a note to his wife, was thrust into Jim's hand as he started home to meet his wondering but happy little family. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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David Horsley
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Updated Sep 14, 1910
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Sep 14, 1910 (United States)

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