The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-04-23

Cnalr, seemingly quite lSCOuraSeu anu
disheartened by the event which had
mad just occurred.
Verify, | know not the proper course
to nursue," he moaned. II can't al
tord to leave this house and the grow
ing crops smiling upon us with prom.
Use of sustenance for the winter. |
fear this william is q rascal of utter
dye, who will not hesitate at blood
shed. 1t may be we'll to 60, yet Unjust
remain for u time"
An anxious night was passed, and
very early the next morning all hands
were astir. The sisters had been en-
gagged in consultation duringthe night,
and when they descended from the loft,
Ruth drew her father aside.
"What wilt thou do, father, in case
those bad men Gomez" she asked.
"Nerily, l know not" he replied, II
have studied upon the matter all
night, but my mind is far from fixed.
If they insist upon it, I suppose we
shall be obliged to flee; our religion
doth not allow us to fight with carnat
weapons"
"Lt- us manage that, father" the
girl insisted. Truly we cannot fight,
for we have no worldly weapons, but
| much think, if we are not sadly mis-
taken, we can induce these outlaws to
go their own way"
81 pray that thou mayest, my
daughter" the father returned,
Though | know not how women a
persuade such fearful beings"
"But thou wilt leave the matter to
Naomi and myself if they Gomez"
Eyes, daughter" was the reluctant
assent, "the can have thy way; bat
| pray thee do nothing rashly."
The maiden went her way we'll salts
fed, and in q short time had a vigor-
Gus kettle EEL the fire containing a
small quantity of water. When this
al brought to a boil moro was add
ed until the kettle was nearly fuli.
"Surely, Ruth, thou dost not intend
to wash to-day" the mother remark
ed, seeing these preparations.
"Never mind, mother" was the sig
niicant reply. Naomi and I may
needto do a little washing, but 1 shall
not disturb thee"
The young ladies were quite accus-
toned to have their own way, so no
demur was made, although an attack
from outlaws was every moment ex-
| pected.
The morning meal was eaten with
devotional fear, and almost before the
table had been cleared, Bob Fellows,
accompanied by five or six rascals, like
unto himself, rode up to the door.
"Come!" he shouted from his horse,
"get out of here in quick time. / told
you to be gone when / came"
Nehemiah Strongrose to his feet and
approached the door, but vas pulled
back by Ruth, who said:
"Stay there, father. Thee promised
that sister and might meet these
vagabonds of the earth and deal with
them"
"But this is not ft-"h he commenc-
ed to say.
The brave girl, however, waited for
no words, but springing to the door.
she said:
"This is our home, and truly we will
not be driven from it save in a legal
manner. We would never resist Off
GERS of the law, and ifthey come Undue
form we will obey them, but such as
thou art we neither fear nor obey"
"By my soul, little Quakeress," the
rascal cried" you've a heap of life in
your delicate body, and / don't mind
if you stay. But the rest must tramp.
Come, git out o. this, orwell throw We
out"
eve shall not go, neither shall We be
thrown outr' returned Ruth. "Wedo
not fight with carnal weapons, for
such is not our faith, but if you
meddle with us you will speedily find
yourselves in hot water"
"Come on, fellers," said Bob, as he
sprang from his horse. "See il ole OF
these prayin' gals kin fight on their
knees as well as we kin afoot."
With a hoarselaugh the marauders
sprang from their animals, and when
they had been fastened to the Quaker's
garden fence, they turned to enter the
dwelling, but the door wasfast against
them.
mo danger from bullets, boys" the
leader laughed, $50 we'll have some
fun. Plenty of wood here to make a
ram of. Sam, you get a stick, while /
persuade 'em to open thedoorf for u.s."
In accordance with this plan, a
small log was raised by four of the
men, while Bob grasped the door and
shook it violently.
"Open," he said with many oaths
and disgusting language, which we have
no right to record; open, or it'll be the
wuss fur ye. Well break tina door
down, and ye,u find a nest OF roarin'
wildcats in yer late peaceful home.
Yes, verify thee will"
But his words brought no response;
end presently the men bearing the log
| approached.
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