The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-02

"Your forgetfulness is not surprising. Those who associate but little with christians are likely to forget their man ners.n
 "True. have associated but little with christians. You and l have been close companions"
 "Come, gentleman" said an old gray haired man, this quarrel has gone quite far enough. do not see why you can- not agree to settlement of the estate. ]"
 aThe settlement of the estate is now ol secondary importance" replied George, carelessly throwing his right arm over the back of the bench. @This little personal affair must be settled before the estate cuts very nimble figure in my consideration. l have challenged my smooth relative, but he is SO dull, al- together so christian-like, that he does not seem to understand me"
 "I understand you well enough. The days of legalized dueling have passed in Arkansaw.n
 But the days of resentment are still here. Would you not rather meet me in duel than to engage in sudden and perhaps unexpected encounter? should think that your gentleness would make you considerate. We might endanger the lives of others, or perhaps" with a merc,less leer, "it is the fear of endan- gering your own life that makes you care full of duel. There is fine old pair of dueling pistols on the mantel-piece of the east room"
 "Yes, pistols that our fore-fathers had more feeling than to use against each other"
 "But which were ever ready to resent an insult"
 "Gcntlemen," said the gray-haired man, |" see that you are determined to have each others blood"
 " hope, Mir. Martin, that you will ex- ciude me from your assertion. seek no mans blood"
 Except it be rich and generous like old wine," sneered George.
 "l will exclude you, William" ;" said the old man. sec that you are disposed to act rightly, but do not see how you can avoid combat with this man. am opposed to bloodshed, even though I be- long to the old school, but if were you, I should fight him. You cannot avoid it. The law can take but little action until violence has been done. It can punish but not prevent. Well, l shall leave you now," turning to William, and extending his hand. "l am going down into the country and may not see you again."
 Martin, have you no word for me 7" said George carelessly.
 My name is Mir. Martin, sir. That's the word have for you"
 He doesn't seem to like familiarity p
 "Not when it would be so fruitful of contempt. Good day."
 The company was silent Finally George, turning to William, said
 "Did l understand you to say that sum- rise would be convenientp"
 "Sunrise is ever convenient or the sun wouldn't rise"
 "Ha, he ought to be the editor of q humorous paper. His paragraphs, re- published by members of the mutual society, might do him great credit. Might make sufficient reputation to have his matter rejected by leading publica- tions. Sunrise is ever convenient or the sun wouldn't rise. Ha, brilliant twist of meaning. We'll then, Douglas Jes- rold, shall we meet tomorrow morning ?"
 "Yes.n
 @Name the place. Don't be back ward"
 Down on the sand bar," pointing.
 Grandfather's pistols ?"
 aYes."
 All right Hardness you will please act as my second. Rather an informal affair, but our friend is not fond of cere- nony."
 MT. Miles," said William, :" l shall have to call on you to assist me in the de- tails of this horrible affair. We will need a surgeon"
 "A surgeons services will be un- necessary" remarked George. aI am a dead-shot."
 aI am not. l might wound you."
 One chance in a thousand. Well, bv this time tomorrow, the ownership of this estate will be settled. Be on time. William," arising. "I have an engage ment later in the day. Hardness, going my way? All right. So long, gentle