Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-10-09

ing himself that Rowe was batter, he
was greatly depressed.
Rowe's native Yigor and energy grated
on a frame of iron enabled him to rally
with surprising speed. He ate hearty
breakfast and turned over into another
sleep, from which he awoke ravenous. A
savory odor of venison and green corn
gave promise of q good repast.
ga square meal" he said, smiling
hungrily, Hwill made round man OF
me. As there s no one around to do the
honors III begin at once A deep
growl warned him to keep where he was,
and he looked about him suspiciously.
$50 you are on watch, eh, - be NUT
tered In disgust, as he saw the big dog
regarding him with an unfriendly eye.
"Blame the country. I'd swep it for
WALLER dog an hang the dog. Cuss the
flies. They're a darn sight more curious
than wtmmin. l kinder forgit how l
come here - he continued, in a puzzled
way. "Seem to me there was lovely
Young angel about, with hands cool as
ice an soft as velvet, and eyes like
we'll Of comfort, but pears l mus bin
dreamin', surely. No woman 'ud hang
| out here. It's mighty queer stamping
ground for angels, too, he added re-
! fieotivsly.
He looked longiugly at the fire, then
| drew the kaross of jackal skin up to MS
| eyes and tried to account for things.
Preiently the dog growled, and Rowe
listening detected the regular stroke OF
horses hoof. The horse came on at q
rapid pace, and was refined in only at
| the open door, and the rider leaning
| forward look ed into the room.
"How do, stranger. said Rowe
obeerfully. nCome in, an bring your
horse. Don t stand on ceremony!
The riders bold black eyes swept over
the room lighted an instant on the dog =
aud rested steadily on Rowe's beady
| der the covering.
ssWho the devil are you,'' he said, ,
"and where is Miss Rath2" Some sound
from without attracted his attention
and without waiting for a reply he
turned his horse and galloped away.
.s'Mighty funny observed Rowe,
scratching the point of his nose medi-
tatively. "Seems ter me I've seen tha
Teller before. Got pleasant way witt
him, too, cuss him.
The hound stirred uneasily, went Il
the door, then returned and placed III
paws upon Rowe's body.
"All serene, Jedge. III be as quie
as sleeping alligator, eff that's VIVA
yer mean. Not that? Wal l guess III
follow you. Pm not partial to dogs
anyhow-but they We got some sense.
He steadied himself against the wall ant
walked across to the door. the dog Was
cling its tail in delight.
'.What next, ole wolf suatchert
Rowe steadied himself against the doc
and looked around. Before him was th'
open country with no living object II
view-to the right the ground slope
away to largeIgarden enclosed by e hlg
ounce hedge. The dog with many halt
TO see if Rowe followed. went toward tn
garden. Rowe soon heard the sound o
voices, and his Indifference and weak
ness gave place to anxiety and energy
for he detected the tones of voice tina
had come so softly to his ear in his SICK
, ness.
A few seconds brought him to tn
corner of the fence, and through
, opening he saw the horseman confront
ing his angel and barring her passaR
J from the well.
; sWhat is the use of being so coy?
the new arrival was saying, with irrita
ton. "You know that love you, an
, | you know, too, that you have enc outrage
? me-.
The young girl looked him calmly
the eyes. 81 have given you no encoul
agement that did not give to any of m
fathers visitors. You are presuming tc
3 much, Capt. Dalston. -
q .sThs devll,' muttered Rowe.
a s'Your fathers visitors! What pei
+ feet coquette, laughed Dalston.
suppose that miserable scarecrow at Il
q house is another of your victims.
a "Scarecrow, oh, wal I'll mabbe seal
YOU - was the indignant comment fro
a the spectator.
rBe kind enough to let me pass,
\ said Mary, with dignity. Her little fe
r were inclosed in rough veldscheons, n
a dress was only cotton gown, and
head was uncovered, yet she looked
, sweet picture of queenly beauty an
a womanly modesty.
Dalston for q moment quailed, then
v looked at her insolently; and then
! smiled and laughed, whereat the n
Y blood left her cheeks, but gathered abo
v her heart to strengthen it.
. Sweetheart, he said tauntingl
"you must pay toll with your kisses b
Is fore you pass. -
il Mary drew herself up still mo
proudly, and motioned him to staI
= aside.
,e may, that will not, - he Kissed al
d stepped forward to seize her.
TTo BE CONTINUED.