Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
ONE THAT FOLLOWED.

Two men, John ana DAVID walked
.,de nv side along a dusty road. They
..are returning from the great town in
The valley to their homes In the ham,
IL. hanging high above them against
the mountain.
The sun struck down fiercely upon
&beir backs and shimmered on the
dust of the road.
"Ah, the heat! Let us go more
slowly john
mo" replied the other. ut will
he cooler higher up. Let us make
haste and reach the shade of the
woods, and beyond there will be a
breeze blowing"
Suddenly, as they walked. David
felt that they were not alone, and,
Mrning his head, saw a third person
following IL few PAGES behind them, an
extremely tall man, wrapped in black
cloak. As David turned the mans
ewes looked into his with steady.
unfinching gaze. The black-robed
figure was only short distance behind
him, walking with long, even stride,
without sound, his cloak drawn up to
his ears, covering his mouth and chin.
As David looked he shivered: then.
turning his head quickly, he walked
rapidly on, urging his companion to
hasten.
but Just now you We're calling to
me to go slower and now you want to
hurry"
"Yes, let us hurry" And they
passed on, the ardent sun beating on
their backs.
As they went forward David turned
he had seen. that was behind them
now, he felt certain. though not daring
to look again. And John, had he also
seen it? Did he know what came
swiftly, without sound at their heels?
He looked cautiously from the corner
Of his eye at his friend. John plodded
on, his eyes ON the ground, and his
big shoes white with dust, grumbling
at the heat his face dull and express
sionless.
At length they reached the cooler
air where the road climbed between
the arching trees of the forest, and
John halted to rest in the shadow He
was older than his friend and tired
more easily.
Now thought David. che will
look back and will see." And he
watched the others face narrowly.
They sat on the edge of the road
their legs hanging down the bank.
Johns gaze wandered back, down the
long stretch over which they had
come" How white the road isr' he
said.
AND not many travellers on it,
said David, in half question, still look
Ing earnestly at his comrades face.
Not creature in sight. answered
John. quietly. 'Others are not such
fools to come out in this sum-
David, treasured by this, turned
slowly and looked back. just below
by the first tree. in full view, silent
motionless, stood the tall figure, little
nearer than before
David leaped to his feet and ran
along the steep road. stumbling, terri
hed' John saw nothing. and this crea-
ture so close, in plain view! Hurry,
hurry. he called back. and ran on.
''W hat has come to you9 Are you
crazy" cried the old man.
ii am not-well. | want to get
nome. painted David. YES, yes; we
Will stop at Old Andrews. He will
cure me-
Again they walked rapidly onward.
the Old man full of concern for his
friend, the young man looking straight
ahead
Az the border of the forest the small
Drown house stood on the edge OF Old
Andrew scanty farmland. the poor'
hali-oarren land of these mountain
farms. Beyond the few fields that
stretched up gradually from the back
of the house, rose abruptly The Rocks,
a nigh ciltf, reaching far along the side
a' The mountain. sheer. forbidding, its
oaid face crossed by a rough, narrow
pathway BY using this steep way the
Journey to the cluster of houses above
.he Gun was made much shorter than
oE following the gradual, winding
ascent Of the road.
WV ~ tuIIiCu LII dt Wv
Andrew s gate. At the door they We're
met by the farmers wife, her sleeves
rolled up TO her elbows
David cast one brief glance back
"afi as he followed the others into the
house In the road just beyond the
sa'e and looking over it. stood the one
that followed.
Old Andrew was held in high esteem
among the mountain people. as hall
~octor half wizard with his knowl-
eage OF the use of roots and herbs.
ne brewed muddy, pungent tea,
which David drank. and Mary, the
we placed extra plates at the table
ana Insisted on the travellers taking
supper.
Let David rest" she said, land i
ne Is better after supper you can e
- noine In the evening by the short cut
there will be moon. Or he may
say the night if not strong enough K
go home. -
30 1t was arranged. Old Andrew
""a John talked together e the sim