Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-05-19
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THE SISTERS TRIAL.
OR
The Golden Thread.
BY wAYFARER.
CHAPTER XII.

Morley returned IRON his dining in
excellent spirits, and after writing out
some thoughts upon the case that had
been submitted 10 him, was adjusting bis
papers preparatory 10 closing the office
an hour earlier than usual, when the
clatter Of horses hoofs, mingled with
the whooping and yelling Of party
IRON the barbecue, was heard in mad
gallop coming down the street.
Not thinking of any intrusion, he took
no notice Of the noise until in the two
horsemen who drew up at his door, yell
ling like savages on The war path, he
recognized Dayton and his gentleman"
friend, c., the former much the worse
for wear by the beer and FIabarly cog
MAC that were found Indispensable in
the digestion Of the roast.
Mr.. c., having refreshed his toilet
that morning with full suit, cap-a-pie,
of the material known as Shepherds
check, black and white, the latter shade
predominatng in the mixture, looked as
"cool as cucumber" and remember
ing Morley'y reception of his acquaint-
ance the evening before, was respectful,
yet stretched himself out in the seat be
was motioned to with a manner that
smacked somewhat OF indifference to
his good graces, keeping his check skull
cap on. Watcher, from under the Ia
Bile, with his head resting between
his extended fore-paws, regarded him
with a side-Iong glance, and II ever
dog put his thoughts into form
ofexpression, Think he uttered a phrase
Of ridicule when he opened bis great
mouth and gave a jerky yawn that dis
played both rows OF teeth aud the tongue
10 ITS fullest length as he arose and
placed himself on bis launches in front
Of c. 10 investigate hin, not IN the
feast dauntcd ~ The cresking &c = blUe
cowhide which c. twisted back aud
forth in his yellow sheep-skin covered
hands.
Whether Watcher took him for an ell
der brother of the monkey he bad
seen a lew days back capering TO the
din Of an organ grinder, and which had
on suit of similar style in lieu Of the
scarlet that was kept for city show, he
did not make understood, bot II was
plain TO see he considered him an in.
truder, not worthy OF his best manners,
and having satisfied himself on the sub
iect, be made il known in sniT, and
turned his attention 20 Dayton, who,
with an air of proprietorship, was ex-
tended full length upon the lounge with
his feet resting upon the wlDdow-sill,
hiccoughing the news of the day entire
ly TO his own benefit, for Morley was
intent upon his papers, anxious to get
through, that he might close the Office
and get rid Of his visitors, and c. was
not interested, for he seemed to have
discovered some new charm IN his
clothes, for since Watcher left his
company, he had reinspected the set OF
the sleeves, exercising the muscles Of
his arms to observe the effect III several
changes Of action shook out separate
ly both legs Of the pantaloons TO salis-
fly himself as TO the "hang over the gal
ters," buttoned and unbuttoned the up
per fastening Of the cut away and even
"pulled down his vest"
Dayton's programme ran thus: Job"
meaning the constable-"ol' boy
bc--he'll handle the yascals--hic--an-
other year-hic-Mrs. Pry--hic--like-
ly 10 come first, Tor Pry--hic--he' S
gone home--hic---drunk, and | same
hic-the broom-stIck setting handy
hIc-sbame on man--hic--when he
can t--hic-go home-hic--without be-
ing hic drunk. Clay--hIc he i
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mule and
meal-hic-bag. I'd kick that-hic--
mule into--hic-thunder. if--hlc-" Al
this juncture, down went the heavy rid.
ing boot at the--not mule the ll-boy o.
the Slashes rode-but Watcher, who al
that moment passed underline speakers
aspiring feet as if to know what bust
ness they had out of place.
| In second, he spranguponthe lounge
to resent the blow, and with snarl dul
his fore-paws into the shirt-bosom o
his assaIant as if 10 selze his throat
This had been but the work of mo
ment, and before Morley could inter
fere, c., who bad been startled from
an effort 10 see the part in his hair be
hind, was applying The blue cowhide K
the dogs back with all The force Of hi
bIawny arm,