The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1886-02-03

Old hired man OF Farmer lteuette,
drank moIe than was good for him and
became noisy and garrtllous. he had
appeared that night wearing a brands
new pair Of cOwhide boots and a waist
coat Of wonderful pattern. When asked
where he got his good clothes he winked
slyly, but refused to make any explains
ton. Tie bell al the house summoned
all the nerEy.makers, and Jones seized
Sally around the waist and led ber Of,
leaving Radford a prey to Jealousy be-
hind. Jake, meantime, was capering
gleefully about the party, occasionally
stopping in front Of Jones and winking
malicionsly. Jones lost his patience at
last, and pushed the old fellow from him
so forribly that he fell headlong TO the
ground, He got up, threatening ven.
geance.
The supper was at is height, and tie
guests seemed to have regained their
spirits. when Radford rose, and, rapping
loudly on the table, asked permission TO
mike a speech. Everybody was as
tonished The idea Of the dfRident ir.
resolute farmer making a speech was
something they could not understand.
80 they were silent through sheer
wonder.
Il STAN yar to tell ye sutiiin' yen find
1t hard tu believe, hut which It will be
true as preachin', hOwstmever. Thet
man thar said Radford, growing red
with anger and shaking his finger mem
acingly at Jones, "is q reptile in human
shape. Yesterday he got Jake to pile
oil ther red ears on one side, an he,
knowin' which side they was to, set his
self thar, an' has been a stealth kisses
an robhin' us Of EN- ther hull live
long tine. Which I've said, an now
want Jones to meet me out yonder an
see whuthsr kin punish lim for his
robbery"
Everybody agreed that It was o mean
trick and glared at Jones. The latter
rose, and in a laughing W ~ replied:
(which ther statement made by Rad
ford bein' kercct, l have no wish to dis
pute, What I'm hal KERN to say,
though, Is jest this: .All's fair in love
an war. Ihev beat aim in love, least
ways in kisses, an ncw'll tackel him in
war il so bein' all's agreeable.
The women protested, but the men
put them down, and insisted that there
was no other way out of the difficulty.
The party, men and women, with
drew to a level pasture beyond tlieban,
a ring was formed, and Radford and
Jones in their shirt.sleeves squared of
of at each other. The moon had not
vet disappeared, and with the stars gave
Just enough light to enable the lnen to
see things in u blurred, indistinct way.
Sally. with pale face and frightened
eyes stood little space away. At the
word Of man who agreed ~to see
fair" the two men rushed flercely at
each other, and the heavy sound Of
blows was heard. Radford staggered
back with bloody face and gasped for
breath. Jones was cool and confident.
was seen at once that be could use his
hands, and that the great strength Of
Radiord would be conquered by Jones'
skill. Again the men met. Jones par
ricd Radford's blows with case, and
finally Sprang back and launched out
both Of his great, saw.boncd fists, land.
ing them square on Radfords neck.
Radford dropped as thongh he had been
shot, There was a shrill scream and
Sally dashed through the ring Of people,
and knceling beside the prostrate nlan
raised his head in her lap and nursed
and fondled him until lie regainsd con-
sciousness.
"Whlr be II" lie asked.
"Nvhar ye should be. Sally is over
yer" said Jones lugnbriously.
Sally turned upon him llarccly.
"You rultian,T she cried, "you robbed
him aud the rest Of all pleasure tonight,
and now you beat him. l love him and
hate YOU
Radfcrd, regaining his feet began to
tremble.
"Ye love me:" he cried. "why, gal,
furgive him freely, and would take all
the lickin's he ever heord tell of fur
this"
"Et so be it, said jones, Mlkily, thar
nin't IN one else a.wainin' tor be licked,
I'll iiSt meauder humwarls, bat | give
ye fair warnin ther fllst time | ketch
Jake Ill lambaiste him. New York
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