The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-18
THE COWBOYS WEDDING.

IL
the banks OF the Canadian River. a days
ride from Las Vegas Two or three
dogs snarled anything but welcome.
and their growls brought TO the door
OF the cabin a tall. broad-shouldered
fellow.
Hello. neighbour! Can you keep a
man and his horse tonight and give
both snack OF something 20 eatP"
s'Whare be- you from. and which
way be you goin'P"
''l'm from no place In particular. but
I'm going TO Las Vegas. Expected TO
reach there to-day. but got of my way
on this side OF the river"
You look all right. and | guess we
can fix you and the boss. Light and
come in. Here, Barney" as young
man appeared at the door take the
strangers boss TO the corral"
turned Jack over 10 him and fol-
lowed into the cabin. The appoint
ments inside were little better than
is ordinarily found in the average set
tiers cabin. There was a board floor,
rather rough. TO DO sure, and the mud
walls were whitewashed. AS we en-
tered he called out cheerily 10 a wom-
an standing by tho fireplace.
Got visitor. Mary. Keep him over
night can't weP This is my wife,
mister, and there. as n couple OF girls
came forward. lis my two darters. /
got two boys; one OF 'em took your
boss, and the others gone out on
little business. and who shall we call
you while you stopP"
The wife and girls welcomed me
pleasantly. and gave my name.
''Oh. I've heerd OF you. You are
the chap that's doin' the surveying
around here for tho government
j acknowledged that was. and It
seemed 20 please him nightly.
I'm awful glad you dropped in"
he continued. We're goin' to have
n little wedding here this evening.
My girl Annie there is going TO be
married TO a right good chap; but
some OF the neighbors have raised OBJ
jections though it's really none OF
their business. And 10 be- plain, mis-
ter we expect little sort OF fuss. but
the ceremony is goin' CT just the
same
What sort OF a fuss do you expectp
Nothing serious. hope"
I'VE can't tell; IL may be awful ex-
citin' There Is Teller out west
n piece mats been maxim up sweet to
our Annie, but she didn't set much by
him. then there is another chap down
southeast that's been cow punchin'. he
come round and Annie took to him,
and when he asked me II | had any
objections TO his takin' Annie / said
no. IL he suited the girl. She was
suited, so that settled IT, and / seen
Steve had tho call. Then Dan got
riled and swore he'd down Steve at
sight lie haint had chance TO run
Rcross Steve. but he says that he's
comm this way tonight and is goin'
70 break up the festivities. My boy
Bob's gone out TO invite few OF the
boys, and Steve is going TO bring lot
OF his friends and I'm glad you come
along, for you'll make one more for our
side. won't you9"
looked over at Annie, who was
looking at me rather anxiously, and her
Yes sir. I'm on the side OF any
man who has honestly won n girl like
that"
Up 20 that time Annie had not said
anything but she now came up and
took my hand. 'Oh. | do thank you.
but nm so worried. fearing someone
will be hurt Steve Is a splendid man"
(blushing). and should feel so sorry
20 have fuss at my wedding"
assured her that | would deplore
any trouble; II there was any Steve
and her father could count on me.
The women and men from the neigh
boring ranches began To arrive and
Bob returned with half dozen friends.
Heavy shutters were put up 10 the win
dows and everything fixed more for n
siege than for wedding. Steve. the
groom prospective arrived with the
minister and fifteen OF his cowboy
friends in gala dress and ready to
dance or shoot. or both. Steve was a
fpcndid fellow. and did not blanc
Annie for falling in love with him. He
almost mashed my poor fingers TO a
jelly. 50 cordial was his greeting.
I'm glad you're here. II there's
any trouble It's good TO have n United
States officer 20 give AN account of IL ="
was rather surprised that the an
Iteration OF an invasion did not seem
20 interfere with the preparation for
enjoyment Everything was as brisk.
and everybody merry. The women
were busy preparing tho supper and
the men sitting or standing around.
when n picket who was posted rushed
In shouting There they GOMEZ
Everyone was quiet In an instant
and the women woro hustled into the
cabin A party OF a dozen mounted