Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

CHAPTER xII-CoSrINUED.
"1f that young fellow is not guilty,
then / am very much out Of reckoning"
The farmer watched the wagon as il
rolled down the road, sending clouds
Of dust about It. 1t had TO pass the
house of Jack Hawkins in order 10
reach the large timbered lands of Mr..
Miles beyond. The farmer assembled to
his porch, and gased after the wagon.
81 believe Bill Martin is going some
where" he said as that individual
emerged from the house Of Jack Haw-
kins and, getting into the wagon of the
latter, drove off after John Miles team.
1T is certainly wonder that Jack
win keep that worthless fellow about
him."
Walter Brownficld was sad and
thoughtful on this day, and scarcely
exchanged a word with John Miles
during the ride from the house TO the
forest. Poor Walter, he felt that some
great calamity was about to befall him.
'Mr. Miles suspects me. he thought.
''1e has heard the story Of my disgrace
at Queenstown. Great heavens can l
never go so far but that horrible story
will follow mep am innocent, but
innocence does not clear me of accusa-
tons. might as well be guilty so far
asmy standing in society is concerned"
When harassed by thoughts Of past
and future degradation, the beautiful
face Of Pinkey Miles invariably arose
before his vision. Cupid had certainly
played strange prank with Walter.
In the midst of trouble that threatened
with the penitentiary, to fall in love
would seem out of the common order
of things, but such is often the case.
The whole family with whom he was
once such favorite seemed to regard
him with suspicion.
IL feel assured" he said to himself.
with sigh, 'that it will be best for
me to go away from here soon"
The forest was reached, an1 John
and Walter proceeded TO cut the wood
and load the wagon.
The great logs were heaped upon IL
until il had all it could bear.
THAT will do" said John; 1--WE will
now get back home, and can have the
rest of the day TO hunt"
As he was in the act of mounting the
wagon load Of wood to return. the dog
which had accompanied them scared
up hare, and started it through the
woods. running past John and yelping
at every jump. The dog was not ten
feet behind the hare, and so exciting
was the chase. that John left Walter 10
stay with the team, and ran away with
the speed OF race-hOrse after the dog.
Hare, dog and John were soon out OF
sight, and Walter was alone in the road
with the team. His bitter thoughts
were his only company, as he sat upon
the wagon Of wood. Down the road
came the rattle of wheels. He looked
up 10 see who it was coming, and 10
his surprise saw Bill Martin in the
wagon OF Jack Hawkins.
"Hello, Walter!n cried Bill; whats
you waitin' furP"
John Miles TO come back" an
swrred Walter.
where's he goneP'
''He and the dogs are after big
hare"
''Ha, ha, ha, John'll go crazy after
= hare any time. Say, Walt, what
are ye goin' to do after ye get that
wood homer"
Nothing except hunt"
''Well, come with me-"
where are YOU going?"
40 Bushville.n
Il have no reason 10 go there"
''But want company. I'm gOin' 10
see the justice there. an git out a writ
fur feller fur knocking down that
stranger"
"Do You know who did it?" cried
Walter, eagerly; for he felt that sus-
picion rested ON him-a suspicion that
I'll.
''In course do; / worked up the
case an am goin' to hcy the reward
an glory what's in II. you kin jist bet
yer bottom dollar"
II do not know that can go. but
would do any thing almost 10 aid you.
20 bring the man, or men, who mpde
the assault 10 justice" "
''W'all, now, ye kin go jist rs well
as not. What ye got 10 do when yc
git home tO-dayP"
Nothing but unload the wood"
wall. Mr.. Miles is an easy boss,
an be II not dock yc one cent fur goin'
10 Bushville."
At that moment John came.in sight
through the woods. He swung usa
dead hare above bis head vita
triumphant shout, which agals set tue
iog TO barking and galloping about
furiously.
"Wa'll, John. ys got himP' said Bill
Martin. as the broad-sbouldered young
farmer came up and threw the dead
hare on his wagon.
Eyes. stree, and fat one he is,
too"
II say, John. yo will hey nothin'
more fur Walt 20 do to-day, Kin he 20
with me TO BushvilleP"
''Of course, II he wants TO-" said
John.
Then come on, just climb up here
and wo'll be goin'.n
Being thus urged. Walter descended
from the wagon-load OF wood. and
climbed up 10 the seat by lSil Martin.
lIn hardly knew why he did so; but
like many other generous-hearted per-
sons, did that which he did not care TO
do merely % CRAFTY the desire Of some
ono else.
II wonder II they won't hatch mp
some deyilment" soliloquized John,
as he drove home alone. II know
blll Martins scamp, and l begin 10
doubt Walter
CHAPTER XIII
rAnPERiNu WITH JusTIcE
II reckln old Miles won't care
much, said blll, as no and Walter
ratified on Ia the great lumber wagon
Of Jack Hawkins.
II hope not Walter answered.
dies bin purity surly O late, ain't
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