Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

CHAPTER L-CoSr1SuEp.
"Twhoo-oop initiated Adam. "wake up,
chicken-eater. The story's told and tho
molasses ia a waxin'. You help me sling otf
these kittles.n
"You mustn't lot such bach-achey.
gruesome yarns get into your head, Miss
Phoebe" said Tom Holmes. ut isn't
healthy. Lifes not tug; it's pretty much
rs one makes IT, Here's Painter over the
Hollow. He could be living like decent
Christian, but shuts himself up like wolf
What II things haven't gone to suit him' A
man can't boss the world. A man expects
20 be trod on once in awhile, but let him
take II with good grace and kick back II
he can, and II he can't, grin about it,
: People who are out Of the water can give
such lucid instructions how TO escape
drowning retorted Gurley "You've al
ways had good time yoursclf.n
There was some hustle In taking OF the
kettles and helping the sugar. The party
shifted about, talking. When Gurlev
brought Phoebe White her saucer Of sugar,
she said TO him:
II wonder what that hermit Is doing
ncross the Hollowl May be he's sitting be-
fore his fire with his heart all bittern
perhaps he is,n said Gurley, smiling in
diligently. "pve been down in the mouth
Tom Holmes looked at her with the
unused contempt which experienced people
always bestow on visionaries.
"Go over and invite Painter 10 join US,
Miss Phoebe, he suggested.
I'D like 10 go and carry him some sugar,
just 10 let him know there were human be-
ings In the world who could take a thought
for him.
''Do it." said Tom. 'T'm curious TO know
how he'll receive you"
81 will, returned Phoebe White, nettled.
''if some one pleases 20 show me the path.
Nose, you forfeited your hat Redeem il by
going across Black Hollow with me-"
VI don't care nothin' about that old hat.m
replied Nose, slouching into the lodge with
iarful Of tho grained sugar
"Whatn you be up to nexti' disapprovcd
Randy.
"Nobody win go with her, said McArdlc.
easily. 1T Is too absurd
"Not at all absurd, said Gurley. ready
with another saucer Of sugar "Wnl YOU
take my arm, Miss Whitei / know every
stepping-stone in the Black Hollow
Painter will shoot you BOTH said Tom
Holmes, chuclding. "You are pretty pair
70 90 ON such a FOOLS errand."
When they returned, Adam called as soon
ms he saw them at the edge Of the camp.
d you better limp back here fast YOU
folks what's left Of you. Camps breakn'
up and the horspittle ambulance is a-start-
in'.n
"You didn't stay lolg <, remarked Holmes.
standing by his democrat wagon, which had
Just arrived TO take lis party home.
Nose stared at the adventurers, sus-
pending his business Of washing out the
kettles.
"What did Painter dolp
J "He took tho sugar from Miss White and
iut some Of it in his mouth" replied
Gurley.
And then he threw the rest Of it at your
head, - said Holmes.
"But what's he got In his housegi in
quired Randy.
! "Bottled snakes" !" said Gurley; "ChemicaI |
retorts and furnace l had the merest |
glimpse before he shut the door on us. But /
we have man Of science over the Black /
Hollow; perhaps an inventor: one who has
at any ratio fooled everybody as 10 his /
character and pursuits -
"He amt fooled nobody in his lool,s,p as
serted Nose.
fh@be White was shivoring close by the |
hre. She had not spoken a word since re-
turning. McArdle approached aud talked
TO her, and she turned her face toward him
10 listen with apparent effort
Gurley was waiting 10 hand her into the
democrat wagon where Randy Thompson
already sat wrapped up like sausage
AFTER Phmbe had drawn up her scarlet
wrap and fastened IL more snugly around
her Tor the ride, Gurley saw her take
shabby portemonnaie from her pocket and
pass crisp green note swiftly TO Nc
Ardle's waiting hand
80 McArdle borrows money Of her,n the
young man thought with scorn. as he can.
Tered home after they had separated.
makes sort OF tributary chapel OF her
little school-house, 10 swell the church's do
nations. suppose he intends 10 marry her
and sponge OF her the rest OF his life o
that had my will OF himlH