Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-11-27
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Quaker's Revenge.

OUdulaIl ItHSON 1ilu TuLt 1Oou ncI
neighbors; that is, they lived within half
mile of each other, and no person lived be
tween their respective farms, which woult
have joined, had not little strip of prairi,
land extended itself sufficiently 10 keel
them separated. Dood was the oldest set
tier, and from his youth up had entertained
q singular hatred against Quakcrs; therefore
when he was informed that Lawson, a regu
lar disciple of that class Of people. had pur
chased the next farm to his, he declared ht
would make him glad to move away again
Accordingly. system of petty annoyances
was commenced by him and every time one
of Lawson's hogs CHANGED to stray upon
Dood's place, he was beset by men and dogs
and most savagely abused. Things progress
sed thus for nearly a year and the Quaker
a man Of decidedly peace principle, appeared
in no way to resent the injuries eceived al
the hands of his spitcful neighbor But matters
were drawing to a crisis for Dood, more en-
ragged than ever at the quiet of Obadiah, made
oath that he would do something before
long to wake up the spunk Of Lawson.
Chance favored his design. The Quaker had
a high-blooded tilly, which he had been very
careful in raising, and which was just four
years old. Lawson took great pride in this
animal, and had refused large sum of money
for her.
One evening", a little after sundown, as
Watt Dood was passing around his corn
field, he discovered the flly in the little strip
of prairie land that separated the two farms
and he conceived the helish design of throw
ing two or three rails off of his fence, that
the horse might get into his corn during the
night. He did so, and the next morning,
bright and early, he shouldered his rifle and
and left the house. Not long after his ab-
sence, hired man whom he had recently
employed, heard the echo of his gun, and, in
a few minutes Dood, considerably excited
and out of breath, came hurrying to the
house, where he stated that he hid shot at,
and wounded buck that the deer had at
tackled him, and he hardly escaped with his
life.
This story was credited by all but the
newly employed hand, who had taken dis
like 10 Watt, and from his manner judged
that something was wrong. He therefore
slipped quietly away from the house, and
going through the field in the direction Of
the shot, he suddenly came upon LawsOn's
warm blood was still oozing.
The animal was warm, and could not have
been killed an hour He FASTENED back to
the dwelling of Dood, who met him in the
yard, and demanded somewhat roughly,
where he had been.
ave been to see if your bullet made sure
work of Mr.. Lawson's flly," was the instant
retort
Watt paled for moment, but collecting
himself he ferccly shouted.
"Do you dare TO say killed her! !"
"How do you know she is dead" said the
man.
Dood bit his lip, hesitated moment, and
then turning, walked into the house.
A couple of days passed by, and the morn,
ing of the third one had broken, as the hired
man met friend Lawson, riding in search OF
his flIy.
A few words of explanation ensued, when
with heavy heart, the Quaker turned his
horse and rode home, where he informed the
people of the fate of his filly. No threat
of recrimnation escaped him he did not even
90 to recover damages, but calmly awaited
bis plan and hour Of revenge. ltcame at last.
Watt Dood had Durham heifer, for which
he had paid heavy price, and upon which
he counted to make great gains.
One morning, just as Obadiah was sitting
down. his Oldest son came in with the infor-
nation that neighbor Dood's heifer had bro
ken down the fence, entered the yard, and
after eating most of the cabbage had tram
plcd the wel-made beds, and the vegetables
thew contained out of all shape-a mischief
impossible to repair. =,
aAnd what did thee do with her, Jacob?"
Quietly asked Obadiah.
81 put her in the tarm-yard."
"Did thee beat her?"
al never struck her blow"
"Right, Jacob, right; sit down to thy
breakfast, md, when done eating, will at
tend to the heifer."
Shortly after he had finished his repast,
Lawson mounted a horse, an rode to Dood's
who was sitting under the porch in front OF
his house, and who, as he beheld the Qua
ker dismounting, supposed he was coming
to demand pay for his flly. and secretly
swore he would have to so to law Tor II II
he did,
"Good morning, neighbor Dood; how is
thy family?" exclaimed Obadiah, as he noun
ted the steps, and seated himself in chair.
GAIL we'll, believe" was the reply.
al have small affair to settle with thee
this morning, and came rather early"
$50 suppose" growled Watt.
"This morning my son found tiny Durham
heifcr in my garden, where she had destroy
ed great deal.'
"And what did he do with her?" demand
ed Dood, his brow darkening.
"What would thee have done with her,
had she been my hcifer in thy garden p ask
ed Obadiah.
"I'd shot her?" retorted Watt, madly, "as
1 suppose you have done; but we are only
even now. Heifer for filly is only "tit for
tat"
"Ncigbbor Dood, thou knowest me not
if thou thinkest would harm hair of thy
heifers back. She is in my farm-yard, and
not even blow has heen struck her, where
thee can get her at any time. l know thee
shot my flly; but the Evil One prompted
thee to do it, and |. have no evil in my heart
against my neighbors. l came to tell thee
where thy heifer is, and now III 60 home"
Obadiah rose from his chair, and was about
to descend the steps, when he was stopped
by Watt, who hastily asked.
"What was your flly WORTH"