Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-11-20

ly in genuine pleasure at beholding
the face Of another woman, who cor
daily grssped her hand.
Yes, she was bound 10 foller me 10
worlds end, an blest if think il can
be much further on; an this ere's Jim,
an that ones Cory--they've come out
to grow up with the country, as they
say down east; an here's Pete the
mainstay OF the family; he's Jest laid
himself out, after brsggin' all along
how he was goin' to do a mans work
equal to his old father soon as ever We
come to our section; an day fore yes
terdsy be twisted his ankle a-jumpin'
out the waggin. Bows is alwers an
forever kiterin' around an 1oin' some
mischief to themselves, an we hadn't
nothin' to put onto his poor foot but
water; we tried it, both hot an cold,
an didn't know which was the wustl
Wife, good, thoughtful soul. she laid
in bottle of cam6re an one of perry
goric for emergencies when we started.
but one day the stopple got out of the
camfire an the hull Of IL went soakin
down into the straw fore ever anybody
could stop it. 1 laughed to see it 60,
never dreamin' how soon I'd give a
dollar to hev it back, or some other
llniment for Pete.
All through this running ezplana-
ton the father was busy helping his
family out, and carrying his oldest
boy in his strong arms into the house.
There, my man, now the women
folk'lI nurse your poor ankle till it's
we'll in jiffy. Whew! amt 1t hot
day, thought 1t did appear we should
wilt comm along these last few miles,
hosses an ALL
While the men went out to care for
the team, the women and children pro.
ceeded to get acquainted. Pete's in
jured limb was laid out in state on q
pillow, and Millie fastened to bring
out all the lotions she had on hand,
and then began preparations for din
ner, while the children ran in and out,
full of curiosity and pleasure.
We've been some time on the way,
said the mother, as she attended to
Pete. i don't know as it pays to trav-
ell such a slow way, but father he
thought he must keep the team, an
there's no railroad very direct, either.
Ye see, we amt come from way east
now this trip; we've moved three times
an always little further west, an |
told father this time was the last. /
won't pull up ag'in, not
sYes, missus, that's jest what she
said,' broke in the jolly voice of her
husband, Jest what she told mel so |
shall have to settle down to stay this
time, for when wife gets her mind sot
like that it's sot to stayF
Now, father, you know l always
give inv
Yes, know you're meeker' Moses,
but, see here, this good woman mustn't
put on any extras for US this hot day!
We amt in no starvin' condition,
missus, though it will seem good to set
down to tablecloth an eat like Chris
tians once more, after gipsying along
as we have been of late. An how's
yer foot now, my nimble Pete? better,
eh? / lowed 'twould be, soon as ever
we could get some medicine for it.
That's why we pushed on Of a Sunday
thought it wouldn't be no sin to
hunt up house.
The young housekeepers worked
away at tina dinner, laughing mean
while at the remarks OF their free. and
easy guest, and when they finally sat
down to eat it was hard to tell who of
the little crowd was the happiest; but,
at all events, there was no thought of
lonesomeness, and Millie was proud of
the chance to use her best table linen,
and so many of her pretty dishes at
once, and all praised the good dinner.
After it was over the men strolled
out, and the women washed the dish
es, and later all gathered on the shady
side Of the house. and visited like old
friends.
But they could not help exclaiming
about the heat and the oppressive
feeling of it, which hourly seemed to
grow worse.
Ever have tornadoes here?' asked
Mr.. Brown.
No; there have been no storms
worse than those in the east since
we've been here, and older residents
say the same thing
That's comfortin' I always in
.quire about that when I move to a
place; anything but bsin' picked up
by a wind an travelin' off without a
minit's notice. No, them tornado
belts of country I steer clear of, any,
| how
But in spite of the good record of
the past it became evident toward night
that some unusual storm was brewing.
The air grew lurid and still more life
less; the cattle and horses became rest
less; and the men went about making
things as snug and secure as possible
against the coming tempest,
i wish / had shelter for your wag-
l u IL.