The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1883-04-07
A LONG JOURNEY.
How an Eccentric Old Man was Beaten
by GENIUS.

Old Squire Cr,ddle was one Of the
most peculiar men in Arkansa~. he
was man whose wealth granted
him the -s,gh, Of eesen,Fiei,y. lie
was quite celebrated tnrfnan.
and his horses were the hncs,
in the State In the days when he flour
ished. The custom of borrowing and lend
ing farming implements or even horses
for an almos, indefinite length OF time
was though, to stand up high among the
virtues Of civilization and true poli,eness.
bu, The Squire did not. by majority 81
his own in.linations. agree la lend every
thing. You could take his wagons and
plows. his cows and steers. but you must
not take ono ri his horses Away from
home. One day young fellow. who
lived in the neighhorhood. having lately
bee ono a member II the community. had
occasion TO make horse back Journey
the suggestion of deviIish fellow WIN
understood Griddle, he went TO the
'Squire's house, and meeting him. SAID /:
Squire, have an occasion To- do some
horseback riding. and as | do not own an
animal Of the most noble species. have
come to borrow one OF your spirited
horses
The Squire looked a, him for mo-
men, and said "All night. sir, you are
perfectly ~elG ONE to ride one of my
horses. John" To a servant, saddle
up Napoleon for this gentleman.
In few minutes the animal WAS ready,
and the young man. taking the birdie
rcias, was about to lead him through
the gate. when the Squire exclaimed +.
What are going you - do with ,aat
horse -
I'm going to ride hlm, as you sad |
NIGH, do.
"1es. but you muslin, take h,m out OF
the lot, Ride hia around The 10, a. much
As you please, bu, you mus no; take him
away"
The young man completely sold.
turned away and suddenly encountered
several II the ne ghbors who had sc re,ed
themselves 10 witness the performance
" Oh. we've all been served that way,
one OF them SAID. " and lis a ncighbor-
hood custom 20 give the vi Tim the
laugh
The young man ven, home. lie med
i,a,ed revenge He couldn, steep. and
to inspire devilish Suggestions, he Ate
picked bce,s and cold ab54se. Net
morning early, TIC wen, %, and sat down
in the forks OF the road and pondered.
Finally he shook his head Nth sails-
fied ar and arose He wen: s,raigh,~ay
to the Squire and said
:" Squire. wanoIo borrow your horse
again. ;oday.'
All night, sir. Ike the one you had
yes,esday, suppose. res, ~eil. you shall
haze hirn again. lohH. saddle Napoleon.
In few moments the animal vas n
readiness FOR he prospective quincy /
suppose, said tie young man. preparing
to mount, " tina, you obJee' % anyone
taking yoar horses on; Of The 10;
res, SIR II you wa. y rde yaa
mus, ride inside the ~ I
All right sd nc yoans msn.
mounting :" C.ood day, ~, and he BE-
gan to ride around ne 1t. The squire
Looked al him for scYeral minutes. shook
his head. sent INTO me ho4se aud drank
,oddy. 4, noon ;he young man stopped
and yelled Hello
Hello" replied the squire. wont
you hgh,!7
No, haven't got time. Thought Id
stop and see III could ge. something 70
eat. Houses are rather scarce 4iong The
road. BRING me out something. please. y
He was supplied wIth a dish Of turnsp
greens and bacon, and his horse was
given bundle Of fodder. After the hur-
red meal, he said
Good day, sir, much obliged
GOOD day" repeated the Squire.
= Hope you'll have a pleasant journey
and the Squire shook his head went into
the house and drank = snifter Of apple
Jack
Jus, abou, nigh.-fall ne young man
Stopped at the fence again.
Hello. -
Hello" repea.el The squire.