Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-01-22
VOL. TX. NO. 20.


move, but 10 shall 90 With YOU. nv
child; he's a big, strong fellow. >"
Jo was the gardener
Here" said the Captain, Ego 10 The
church with this young lady and kick that
fellow out, neck and crop"
10 was a big. strong fellow. but he
didn't seem 70 relish the business any bet.
ter than Emily Hammond. However, he
could do no less than walk of with Miss
Curtis Immediately
II was characteristic of this young wo.
man that she never thought Of remaining
behind.
Il wish Il were anyone but Jo. sighed
the adventurous damsel "He walks so
slow do believe he's frightened, and
they say. he has fits.
Fortune fayor the brave" At the
corner Of the lane leading 10 the church
Susie met four stalWan heroes, two OF
them her devoted slaves whenever she
chose to tyrannize a little
What's this Miss Hammonds been tell.
Ing usY cried the quartet unanimously.
"a robber In the churchg'
Susie almost danced for joy.
oh, I'm 50 glad to see you" she cried
rapturonsly Come, every one Of YOU"
And she briefly explained Emilys con.
fused recital.
You are plucky@ they cried in great
admiration
= want to see the fun. rejoined Susie,
turning it off.
Now" she resumed, when they had
reached the church, ''let us listen"
All stood silent for several minutes; not
sound was heard.
Evidently he hasn't discovered he is
locked In" said Susie again. Hadn't
two OF you better mount guard to prevent
any possibility Of escape, and the others
go In and seize himg"
Let US go" cried the rivals eagerly;
and you must come Miss Susie, to identify
him. :"
Susie fitted the key in the lock with a
hand trembling with excitement pushed
open the door and the three crept eau
tiously in The two outside heard the
scurry of feet in the church, a slight
scuffle, then loud triumphant shout
We've got himl'
Too much tempted to remain. both
rushed in There stood their companions
pinioning with iron grip their prisoner.
who was struggling to free himself Susie
was watching them, twinge Of pity stir
ring her heart.
Don't hurt him." her soft voice was
pleadingi "he doesn't look 50 very bad,
poor man"
But when the gaze Of the new comers
met that of the prisoner his struggles sud
denly ceased Then six pair of eyes as
sumed a general stare.
LET him gol' they cried, and before
the command was obeyed, added in con.
vulsed tones-"they took you for church
thief. Then the old church rang with
laughter il had never heard before, and
probably never will again
"Mhat docs il meant cried the rivals
reseDtfully.
WHO is hel" exclaimed Susie, turning
red
Don't you known cried the others
when at last they began to speak
Nor savagely
why, the new minister"
That comes of listening TO Mrs. Bel
toni cried poor Susie; and. in spite of all
her bravery, she burst out CRYING with
modification and rushed from the church.
But before she reached the gate tall
figure came striding after her, and though
above the outsireiched hand hung a very
tattered coat sleeve the voice of the
wearer was quite gentle. Susie lifted her
eyes TO young ana pleasant face, the
very reverse of "ferocious."
Please. Miss Curtis, he was saying.
ito judge by appearance you look good
enough TO forgive even "a tramp"
But il is you TO forgive, " replied pretty
Susie. blushing; then added archly through
her tears:
I'm never do it again
In spite Of the laugable blunder how.
ever, Mrs. Belton stuck TO her colors man
fully, and a year later was heard to re-
mark with emphasis
Proper for Miss Susie to practice in
church alone indeed What has come of
Il, if you peasel Why, marrying the new
minister"