Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-09

ton into society at the hotel was
not sought by society; it was clear
break on his own part. A number of
gentlemen and ladies were seated near
the end of shaded veranda, discuss
ing a book that had achieved an almost
instant popularity. when the puffy
newcomer brusquely showed his way
forward and in a loud voice blurted out
his opinion:
Il amt read the book" said he, but
I'll bet that it don't amount to much.
There is more humbuggery in this here
book business than in most any other
1 know of. Booksll do putty well for
women, but in my opinion man is
throwing away his time with EN-. l
had twin brother that took to books
along back when he was a boy, and,
although he was 4 bright feller-as
bright as was-he never amounted to
much. had to take up mortgage on
his place for him not more'n six
months ago. That's about what l
think of books" He leaned back
against the railing of the ''banisters"
and surveyed the party with the salts
faction of man who has carried his
point and who is thoroughly prepared
for any subsequent attack. The ladies,
especially the Differentiated ones,
smiled; the men, with one exception,
laughed. The exception was a young
LAWYER from Nashville. He looked
with the inquiry of disapproval at the
intruder, and then quietly remarked:
81 had thought of writing book, a
charming romance, but through fear
that | might possibly compel You to
take up another mortgage. will fore
go the pleasure of self-enjoyable COM
position
The inter1oper, no wise abashed, re-
piled: Its a good step you're takin'
/ reckon. as the writin' of the book
mirht be more interestin' to you than
the readin' of it would be to anybody
else"
doubtless" retorted the young law
yer. You are right. Some dull trade
plodder might attempt to spill 1T out
and bruise his alleged mind on I'M
loolled-for, sharp corners
young Teller. what is your name"
the intruder asked; and the young fel
low. never afraid to make himself
known, answered:
II am George Miles, sir.
"Ah. hahI George Miles Where dc
you ive?"
Nashville, sir"
..Ah. hah. l know that town putty
veil. I went along with the army
some little durin' the war, and bought
mn the hides of the cattle that were
killed for the soldiers, and made &
pretty good thing out of it IN the Nash
Vile market. | used to know an ole
ANY kin to him.
The ladies Uttered. and the old fellow
looked at them in astonishment, not
knowing that he had uttered a with
cism.
az never heard of your friend Miles,
s,;d the LAWYER although he might
have made a fair article of soap
..Pity for you then, 1 reckon, as al
men were cleaner for havin' knoweo
old Josh" The men laughed, the
ladies' Uttered again. and the old fel
low conscious this time that he mus
have said something to the point
bowed his acknowledgement Just thcr
his daughter appeared, standing in {
aoor ..Father.'' she called, Il an
ready"
II am ready. too" he answered, and
withdrew with clumsy haste
THAT evening. while Miles and sew
,,., other men sat under a tree, smok
ing. the old fellow came out with al
.,ormous cigar in his mouth ant
..so,,a she'd himself down on bench
Bows" said he, breaking into thu
conversation. I'm gittin' SO l ruthe'
1;l-e this here one-hoss place / die
think that it would be little too mucf
for me to stay out here, and L wan
leen to come nuther, but Minnie Sc
her heart on it and away we come
MY name is Beck
No one said anything, and Mr. Beci
continued: II reckon I've done about
as much hus' lin in my time as the mos
of men. Twas a pore boy. but instea'