Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-04-05

despair. "Fnano's been with you, hasn'
hein
Eyes, he has" growled Thorncy. "An,
no took my tin whistle from me-"
"Ihorncy, he didn't get your money!"
HE did, too. He made me bring out al
my wages. And he took my tin whistle,
sullSed Thorney, grieving for the instrument
with which he initiated birds In the woods
Many an hour when Thorney should have
been chopping, he sat upon stake-and
ridcrcd fence or the high limb Of a fclled
tree. and pipcd after his fashion as heartily
as Pan.
"Thane don't know how TO work itr
shifted orney, "but he made me give Il
up 10 him.
Phmbe looked Mt him, collapsing on his
own muscles in abicct helplessness; and at
herself.
"Do You think VIC shalt ever get away
from it, Thorneyin
"Gct away from whati"
From all Of H. Thane is 80 much stouter
and older than wo are. And he knows how
10 make us do things we hate 10 do. We
ought TO have some chance"
you've got chance onough,n frowned
Thorney. ~ wish could set Ground and
draw big wages. And 60 70 parties. why
don't they invite mo TO their partiesl" do
mandcd Thorncy, in shecpsh sullenncss,
shaking his head at the wood-box.
"Ycs, why don't theyl" said O voice be
meath ono OF the window-sashes. which be-
gan 70 go up with many shuddcring re-
monstranco and jar Of glass. The man who
had met Phobc In tho woods propped tho
sash with a stick and leaned on his arms 80
as TO bring head and shoulders within the
room, opposite Thornley, "And me, too.
Rut lnIy fharo hoe a ,,-a,,. - -.
self above you and me. Thorncy She
would like TO shake us altogether Only
she can't"
'No,n said Phoebe, all the rcpeliant
forces in her body reused by the sight Of
him. 1--WE never can be rid Of him, Thorney.
Look at his hair getting gray; and he has
robbed us OF more hopes than he has hairs
IN his head. He has carried our names into
prisons; he has tried 10 drag US into wick
edncss. am scarcely moro than little
girl, but feel old and life-worn when look
at you, Thane whiten
"And he went and took my tin whistle.n
said Thorney, adding his climax.
"Sce here said Thane. his facial spasms
in full play. Before proceeding he took out
piece Of tobacco and worried II ficrcely.
Il dropped along TO have an understanding.
Last night you wouldn't give me a stake,
my lady, bad as l neededit.n
80 you robbed Thornley," said Phoebe,
with scorn.
Took what was my own by rights" cor
rectcd Thane, giving his tobacco a final
wrench, after which he put IL in his pocket
"Nou treated mo mean. But n pass over
all that II you'll divide up after-whle. You
always were smart, and can see what you
are up TO now. II you will, I'm mum II
you won't l sint takin' any such pains 10
help you on"
II know what you mean" said Phdbe,
her face suddenly covered with pallor as
with a mask Of strange features. 'But
understand ut once that an honorable man
can offer nothing but plying kindness to
your sister"
"Ive got strong purchase on you, and
you know IT," said the convict, smiling IN a
succession Of facial spasms; whatever you
intend 10 do. l want you TO get married
Thorncy and me needs rich brother-in-law
II you won't get married I'll have 10 take
Thorney with me.n
"Oh, no, you'd never do that,n said
PhGbe, lowering her voice dctantly.
"Oh, yes, | would. I'd do just that. My
hair q turnin'. l ought TO have young
hand in training for my old age. You've
dragged him around at your apron string
too long, anyhow. Now, see here, Thorney,"
Thane chewed rapidly at his tobacco, jerked
bis head as low as the window-sin and in
stantly reappeared with one check distend-
ed; "here stands your sister and her fine
notions about honor and honesty that she's
always preached at you. But has she done
any thing for youi"
'She never took my tin whistlc,r NUT
tered Thorncy. ~
"Blast your tin whistle! only took IL 10 |
make you follow me round. You listen TO |
me and youn get your tin whistle back and !
the cash TO buy plenty more. Don't you
have 10 work hard for very little moneyi' |
Thorney doggedly acknowledged his in |
iuries.
$50 away" burst out Phoebe, aand let |
he boy alone. You are only trying 10 tor
nent me through him. You shaA't harm 4
him.
"No. want 10 do him good. (" said Thane.
You see it's herself always, and you and me
'ounted out, Thorney When you're as old |
IS am she'll want 10 drop you altogether
ike she does me. Her Programmes work
or you and easy times for my lady. PH
mako your fortune for you.n
Now you're gittin' II down 10 a fine
'olnt, remarked Thorncy, with cunning
-rin.
why doesn't ne make his own fortune"
demanded Phoebe, ''instead Of constantly
tripping u.s."
ThOrney's expression changed 10 blank
nd open-mouthcd doubt He could grasp
nut one idea at time, and his feeble
old ON that kept his head moving like a
all betwixt these two more powerful nat
res.
You ought to be enjoying life," contin-
ed Thane, ''instead Of chopping and dig
ing for a living. You ought to know
where gold watches and full pocket-books
row and you've wit enough 10 get ut them
somebody gave you few hints
"Ho gets Il down TO fine point,n said
'horncy, challenging Phnbe
Look into my eyes, Thorney," she said
ie attempted 10 do so, but his gaze sank
efore her blazing earnestness. "Did he
yer do any thing for us but get us into
roublei Have we not learned what we
now, in spite Of hint Haven't we always
cen happiest and safest when he was in
risoni Is 1t likely that he will ever be diff
,rcntlm
Thorney now challenged Thane with q
ag Of the head.
"She's gittin' down to fine point" he re-
arked. Z
"You and must stand by each other
hat have / in the world but you. Thorney,
have enough TO bear without your desert
z me-"
II amt .desertin' you,r said Thorney.
'opping his head with a distressed pucker
the mouth.
Hang 10 the apron string, sonny" OK
lrted his other mentor at the windovy