Blent

Ruth felt her heart swell in anger against Rufus Blent, the Logwood real estate man.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

"I know you won't tell Blent, or any of them, how to reach me, Miss Ruth," he said, looking at her with a smile.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

But he was good enough to me until Rufus Blent came rummagin 'round.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

The fact remained, however, that, for the time being at least, Rufus Blent was master of the situation.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

Albany lawyer tells me that Blent is notorious in this part of the State, and that he has great political influence, illiterate as he is.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

If there was a box of money and papers hidden on Cliff Island, once belonging to Pete Tilton, the old hunter, Ruth desired to keep Blent from finding it.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

"Hold on, thar!" yelled Rufus Blent, leaping from the sleigh with more agility than one would have given him credit for.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

"Rufe Blent is _all_ the law there is in Logwood, I guess."

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

"He ain't got a long start," said Blent to his satellite, the constable.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson

That's what made him so savage with Blent, and he come pretty near killin 'him.

Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box Alice B. Emerson