Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-06-13
entered, and such a scene as was pre-
sented to the sight Of the trio it Is al
most impossible IN depict


floor were bits of glass, ~bric-a-brac, the
remains of what was once an exceed
ingly handsome pair of vases, a pillow
here and some bed clothes there,
chairs overturned and scattered over
the floor were numerous boyish trifles
and trinkcts. while tied to the leg of
bedstead, and viewing the ruins with
a complacent and self satisfied gaze,
was Ripper himself.
The righteousness of the strange
scene seemed To at once strike the as.
founded trio, and the heartiest of
laughs were in place for the next few
minutes.
When the mirth had subsidized some.
what, explanations followed.
1t seems that Harry and Ralph had
each arrived on different trains. and
through some i~nadvcrtence or misun-
Outstanding had missed each other,
and SO without further ado had re.
paired Immediately to the Haviland
house.
Ralph had arrived first, as has al,
ready been shown; and just as the
third pistol shot rang throughout the
house Harry had appeared.
Ripper, it was obvious, had grown
tired of his unwonted inactivity. and
SO had proceeded to scour the house
on a tour of investigation.
Entering Dicks room. he AT once
made himself at home, and, in nosing
around. "A r a revolver which
Dick had left loaded since the Fourth
of July.
With human like perspicacity lie
had discovered the means of discharg-
ing it, and was hugely enjoying him
self when Ralph Evcrleigh rushed in
and put a stop to his ruinous muse
ment.
He was Just in season 10 perceive
Ripper. evidently angered beyond en-.
durance by the bcliiscrrnt attitude AS
sumed by himself in the mirror. east
the revolver with urerring aim at the
reflection, to the utter destruction of
the mirror.
Descending TO the lower floor. they
were in time 10 greet Mr.. and Mrs.
Haviland, who had returned together,
and when at last Dick had made ON
pleie the family circle the scene Of the
ruin was once more viewed and the
story repeated.
This was the last straw that broke
the cord which bound the unimpressi-
bic Dick and his protege such close
friends. and then aud there Ripper's
fate vas inexorably decided upon.
Its no use; I've stood this long
enough. He's got TO GO" and Mr..
Haviland was firm in his purpose.
The next day Ripoer went to bright
EN- the home OF some other unsuspect-
ing victim, and you may be positive
his departure was followed by very
slight regret.
a week later the family departed
for the mountains, accompanied by
Ralph E~verleigh, who had long before
decided to make one of the party, and
had no such previous intention been
thought of, he could hardly have re
sisted the opportunities Of Dorothy
Haviland's sweet face.
And such delightful times as were
INDUCED in for the next couple of
months could scarcely have failed To
produce any other result than that
which followed.
Harry Haviland saw it all, and a
look Of complete satisfaction lighted
up his face as he observed how deyot-
cd and solicitious to each others com
fort they were.
After all. it was nothing more than
he had hoped f1r, and planned.
During a Tmble through a pictur-
esque glen cue early autumn day
Dolly declared that she must have a
rest that's vas completely fatigued.
Making room for her companion be
side her On a moss grown bowlder, she
seated herself.
A lengthy silence followed, when
suddenly the young man blurted out:
Miss Haviland-Dolly, we return
to the city on Monday"
Eyes, so papa says" she returned,
blushing rosily at the familiar
in which he had addressed her.
This will be tine last of our delight
full rambles," he said, deprecatorily.
Yes" with a long drawn sigh.
Dolly" he cried, passionately, seiz-
ing her trembling little hand in his
own, while he endeavored to look in
the eyes which s persistently avoided
his gaze.
The only reply was another sigh,
and then a deeper flush.
Dolly" he repeated in a low, soft
tone, which thrilled her strangely,
why must this be the last Of these
rambles! Can you not give me your
hand as conGdingly as you have al.
ready permitted me to direct you, and
say that you will trust me to lead you
in a ramble that will never cease-a
ramble through life, till the grave
parts u.s.
She understood him. 1t was an i'm
possibility 10 m~isinterpret the yearn.
ing earnestness both in his words and