Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-08

with MT. JoOSCcn NOW ne helQ In his hand 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.
 "Yes; 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 MT. Joosten saw them. At all events, at this mo ment he made so threatening gesture toward MT. Joosten that Green, step ping quickly forward, lifted him from his feet and flung him bodily forth among his comrades There was a mur- mur among them, but Hackett had fol lowed, and he now bade 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 ly did they disappear.
 "Well, old man," said Hackett, as he put his hand familiarly on Richards shoulder, that was well done. But, say, did not know you were so strong" "Oh. but he was very little fellow" Richard answered. "That was a re- bellion easily quelled." Green now carefully closed and locked the shutters remaining open, MT. Joo- sten 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: "It 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.
 That 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 MT. Joosten was pleased he was not so sure.
 The next morning soon after break fast the gentle, slowgoing horse MT. Joosten had set apart for Greens use was brought to the door, and he was about to start on the round of the plan tation, which was now one of his daily duties,
 "You are not going today2" Joosten asked him in surprise.
 "I meant to, of course. Why notT'
 Why, it will not be safe to go among the men after last night"
 "l think you are mistaken" Green re- sponded. 'It would not do now to fail to go. They would be sure to believe that was afraid. really think ought to go."
 "Yes," Mrs Joosten interrupted. "Mr. Green is surely right. He must go." | 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"
 You are very kind," Richard replied But do not think there is any danger"
 Shall not go with you" Hackett asked, as Green mounted his horse.
 No Then they would be certain of my fear And what should I do after you are gone?"
 Just as you like, old fellow; but, of course. you are not in any danger. Throw that chap over the fence if you get a chance. It will be only good exsr- cise for you.
 And while they were laughing Rich ard rode away, but MT. Joosten shook his head as though he thought they were all very foolhardy. As Richard trotted slowly on, he thought of the situation and of its many dangers. and as he turned corner so that he was hidden from those at the house he examined carefully his revolver. For a minute, may be, he wished that he had not been so resolute, and that he had permitted Hackett to accompany him; but soon he was influenced by the quiet of the sur roundings.
 At last he came to the great field wherein the coolies were working. The men were gathered in little groups, some loading the wagons, others with their sugar knives-short, sharp knives fas- tened at right angles to their handles were at the edge of the growing cane while far of to the right perhaps half dozen were grouped about man whom Richard quickly recognized, even at the great distance, to be the man he had SC unceremoniously thrown from the yer anda the night before. Richard rode di rectly toward the group The men sep . k-.-A IA. III and silent
 Come. why are you not at work2" ht asked
 Something was muttered in reply which Richard did not understand, ant then the group quietly dispersed and th' men went slowly to work. Green waited few minutes, and then turning hil horse he started to ride slowly away =,