Billinger

a long silken tress that shone a marvelous gold in the sun, and in that same instant there fell from Philip's lips a cry such as Billinger had not heard, even from the lips of the wounded; and before he could recover from his astonishment, he had leaned over and snatched the golden tress from him, and sat in his saddle staring at it like a madman.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

Greg Billinger got a hand up and blocked the ball, which John Stokes recovered for Vanderbilt.

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With a tremendous effort he recovered himself, and saw Billinger staring at him as though the hot sun had for an instant blinded him of reason.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

Billinger, with his broken leg, his magnificent courage, his --

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

His eyes shone in an eager bloodshot glare as he watched Billinger disappear over a roll in the prairie a mile away.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

He looked up to catch Billinger leaning over the pommel of his saddle staring at something almost directly under his horse's feet.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

Then Philip turned quickly and looked back at Billinger.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

"Wire Billinger I'm coming," called back Philip as Gunn started him off with a running shove.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

Philip dropped on his knees beside him, but Billinger motioned him back.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903

It was the first law of the splendid service of which he was a part -- and so he looked hard at Billinger.

Philip Steele of the Royal Northwest mounted Police James Oliver Curwood 1903