Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-02-21

lAte now too ask the driver, suppose. That
must b my cousinss txunlk''
81 dom. think It Is too late,n uttered Fin
gal, springing up and fastening in pursuit
OF the stage. He was fleet Of foot, and soon
overlook the numbering vehicle.
THE gal III come tO'ards night, said
Jehn, in answer to Fngal's question
aas, the chist was hern. She'll be along
with private rig, was told.n
And Hngal brought this information back
to Grace and her grandfather
sd . pesky sight rather she'd stay away
altogether" grunted the old man.
why, grandpar' cried Grace.
So had, though. Her mother was the
worst female ever saw. Shed cata-
mount temper, and gave poor Jonas, her
husband, no end of trouble II Lura's any
iiSe her mother want none of her. May be
though. she's like meek Jonas If 30, it
wouldn't take much of hand to manage
herr
s.Grandpa, remember, that Lura hasn't
any father or mother now, and that we must
be kind to the0rphan.' 5'7
Eyes, yes, that's true, Oracle. Wen be
kind to her, and she shall have half my fort
une II she behaves herself. Isay that and
mean it, DE-"
The old man had various moods. At one
time he'seemed harsh and stern, while per.
haps the next minute he would be all sym-
spot and that was love for his grand
daughter.
Fingal excused himself and was about to
depart, when Mr.. Vandible said, suddenly:
'sBoy, haven't settled with you for
smashing the head of the tramp who in
suited Oracle. How much do I owe YOU?
Name your own price now. Don't be bash
full; I can pay any amount from dollar up
to a million, CAM
NJ - Ill H.
from his pocket and proceeded to open it
with pompous elaboration
"Why, grandpai' exclaimed Grace,
shocked at the practically Of the old gentle
man. But Fngal received the offer in good
part. sff..
"Don't trouble yourself, Mr.. vandible,: q
he said, with laugh. 81 may crave your
hospitality on more than one occasion
| winch, coupled with friendly smile from
Miss Grace, will be ample reward"
eyes, yes; but, confound it, that's just
what I don't want. The girls got more
youngsters hanging round her now than
| she can manage"
"Granupa, why will you"
"Stop! stop! stop!' commanded the old
man, humping the boards, with his cane
He looked very angry, and poor Grace was
completely crushed. She dared say NJ
more, and with q parting word Fnga
walked away.
"High-strung young buck" muttered The
+ old man, after the young hunter was gone
"Grandpa," protested the girl, 'syou have
offended the gentleman. am sure he will
never come here again.
ttThats exactly right" chuckled Mr.
Vandible, resuming his pipe. 81 dom
want him hanging and dangling around
There's that impudent Austin Wentwort
III have to travel the next time see him
To think of girl having three lovers. IT.
perfectly awful, outrageous, wicked, repre-
hensible and indicate / say. Haven't
| told you that Clinton Stsrbrfght was tn
one approved of. and the one you mus
marry. You know have, you huzzy, ant
I don't want any back talk, either, remem
/ Der that, now.''
Again the old mans cane made the foo
| jar with its owners emphatic earnestness
Grace knew the old mans moods full well
As for back talk, she once INDUCED in il
but of late had been wise enough to refrain
She walked calmly into the house and sen
one of the men servants to bring in tn
trunk that the siege had deposited at tn
gate.