The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-11-01
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pared, and he saw that such firearms as
there were about the house were In
proper condition. Then he remembered
the heavy shutters with which the We
randa could be closed in. These he
closed and locked himself every night,
except those at one end. He thought
that that open end might be defended.
1t was fortunate that these precautions
were taken, for before many nights word
came to them while they were at supper
that the men demanded to see Mr.. Joo-
stem.
promise me you will not yield any
thing, Hans" Mrs. Joosten said to her
husband. IF you do we shall always
live in fear. No one can tell what they
will ask next"
SIT shall be as you wish" he promised,
but plainly Mrs. Joosten was fearful
that all would not be as she would have
it, and Green and Hackett followed Nh.
Joosten out upon the veranda. This,
closed in upon all sides but one, was like
a long, narrow room dimly lighted by a
lantern hanging to the roof near the
open end. Gathered at that end, with
out and about the steps, there were per-
haps a dozen men, while one was stand
ing by Mr.. Joosten talking quickly to
him and ge~sticulating violently. This
man was one who had charge of one of
the small gangs into. which the men
were divided. Green had noticed him
before for the sullen and vicious way in
which he had looked at them when he
la 1oor on;r0 ohNr,t <haf r1onfofiop
with Mr.. Joosten. Now he held in his
hand a long handled spade, and he
seemed, as nearly as Green and Hackett
could understand him, to be demanding
that Richard should be dismissed and
that his predecessor should be reinstated.
'The same thing they asked before"
Hackett whispered.
Eyes; they do not seem to have grown
any fonder of me-" Green answered,
smiling, careless of the danger, If there
was any. He and Hackett were stand
ing well back in the shadow, and 1t is
doubtful If the man with Mr.. Joosten
saw them. At all events, at this mo-
ment he made SO threatening a gesture
toward Mr.. Joosten that Green, step
ping quickly forward, lifted him from
his feet and flung him bodily forth
among his comrades. There was a muir
muir among them, but Hackett had fol-
lowed, and he now babe them be off be-
fore worse should befall them. This
sudden and unexpected show of decision
must have disconnected them, for they
seemed to melt into the night, so quick
Ixy did thav 1irapnaa
"Well, old man." said Hackett, as he
put his hand Familiarity on Richards
shoulder, ''that was well done. But, l
say, l did not know you were SO strong"
''Oh, but he was a very little fellow"
Richard answered. "That was q re-
bellion easily quelled."
Green now carefully closed and locked
the shutters remaining open, MIR. Joo-
stem looking on the while almost in as
tonishment. He was almost overwhelmed
at the quickness Of the two young men.
He gasped once or twice, and then, as he
recovered his breath. they went in to
Mrs. Joosten, and he could only say:
sit is very troublesome, all very
troublesome"
Come, Hans" she said, "do not be
worried. Tell me all about it," she
added, turning to Richard.
She was very angry and indignant as
he told her Of the early part of the inter
view, but when Hackett broke in and
told her how Richard had treated the
spokesman, she laughed and enjoyed it.
sThat was good" she said. Treat
them in that way and we will not have
| any trouble; but when we are afraid of
them, why, them
AS they separated for the night she
smiled %approvingly at Green and he felt
that he had won her good will at any
rate. That Mr.. Joosten was pleased he
was not SO sure.
The next morning soon after break
fast the gentle, slowgoing horse Mr..
Joosten had set apart for Green's use
was brought to the door, and he was
about to start on the round Of the plan
~tation, which was now n of his daily
duties.
"You are not going today" Joosten
asked him in surprise.
II meant to, of course. Why not%
"Why, it will not be safe to go among
the men after last night"
~ think you are mistaken" Green re-
sponded. ut would not do now to fail
to go. They would be sure to believe
that / was efraid. l really think l ought
to 60"
eyes," Mrs. Joosten interrupted. "Mr.
Green is surely right. He must 60"
Then she led Richard Green to one
side and she said to him:
but you will be very careful, very
quick. You are armed, are you not!"
"Yes."
THAT is right; but you must be very
careful"
.tYou are very kind" Richard replied
"But | do not think there is any danger
''Shall l not go with your Hacketi
asked. as Green mounted his horse.
mo. Then they would be certain o.
my fear. And what should ! do after
you are goneT
just as you like, old fellow; but, o:
course. you are not in any danger
Throw that chap over the fence If yor
get a chance. 1t will be only good exer
else for you"
And while they were laughing Rich
ard rode away but Mr.. Joosten shool
his head as Though he thought they Wer