The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-08-18


remembered now. as saw him by |
the lash Of the light. that he as well |
as had been near when 1.-THE squire"
held up the two great nuggets; and II
struck me-l'rn quick at conclusions
that both scoundrels had not intended
To come up 10 the house. but were just
lurking round. What for?
Miss lielen-I only knew her by her
Christian name then-faced them
steadily. though she had called me to
her, and asked what they wanted.
Why. nothin' in special, miss"
st-mmered Dawlish, lifting his ragged
straw hat with swcll-mob politeness.
and leer which made me tingle TO
kick him; ''on'y, is the old boss at
home? IL mean your pa, miss" he
translated.
NO" she replied, holding her head
high. to show she was not frightened;
but ]. being close To her. could hear her
heart thudding like hammer. whilst
the blood famed TO her brows under
the foul gaze rowing over her. why
do you ask?"
Just this. mum. viii you be so
good as tell him that me and my pals
off to Hulton's ranch for a short spell,
and If he'd like to tramp over-why.
It's "A mighty 'andsome part o the
country, and he'd be welcome. that's
all"
..You must be in a hurry to CO."
I said. putting In my oar, If you're
trudging twenty mile for pleasure such
a night as this"
"Oh, we didn't know as you wos in
charge here" with a british laugh;
but the walk is our lookout, the lady
can deliver a civil message, hope"
Il will give it, interposed Miss
Helen, las soon as my father comes in =
Much oblecged. miss; then theer's
nothin more to add; SO We'll toddle.
Good night. miss" and he flourished
his hat again.
She shut the door upon them, draw
ing q stout bar across it. Are those
the men H. works with?' she cried,
finging up her hands Heaven help
u.s."
tried to turn the subject, stirring
, the fire into a blaze, and pretending t.
do lot Of things. for didn't care to
leave her. Twas my belief the two
blackguards were still hanging about
, As for their invitation To 1.-The squire
il was but lie invented on the mo
ment
was casting round for another job
when she stayed me by asking il
would go to meet her father
But you
NAY: do not mind The LITTLE
+. house is secure. Why" with 4 wistfu
: smile. Il am always alone from day
: break until dark"
!, knew it was the fact; so, bidding
her open To none until she heard me o.
!, 1.-The squire whistle, l started on IN,
!. errand.
Not very far had to go. for ! me
him in that same little ravine OF whici
, his daughter had dreamed; it skirte'
= the pine wood. His pick was over hi
shoulder, his right hand in his pocket
feeling the nuggets, perhaps. He wa
singing a song in some foreign lingo
: Italian or Spanish. lie looked NOR
), content than had seen him-more a
rest. nodding TO me in his patronizinI
fashion After few stray words, l re
lated what had happened, advising hin
!, to be on his guard
: Thanks. 1 will" ne replied, haught'
: ly amused at the scamps asking him I
!. pay a visit in their company. "Bu
I've q secret to tell you. Ned" he ado
ed. IL have done with Green Vale
r creek. and shaken of its crew. Luc
:. has favored me beyond my hopes; ca
: afford to turn my back upon ii. sha
{" take nv daughter-she does not kno'
Il yet-with me to Goulburn to-mol
= row. where we shall remain for shoI
> time. then go on to Melbourne; hav
- thoughts of settling there"
As he spoke, the little tie of con
: radeship between us shattered; in
y moment we were sundered as I'll
poles. so quietly he brushed 1t away.
If You like to step round earl,
! the morning and see us off. you cal
!, Why. nv good fellow. you look quit
down. Well. 1t is kind To he sorry
lose me. We shall meet the wagons ;
the end of the wood. Ii those seoul
:. drels intend To dog my steps-i agrs
=, with you their trip to Hulton's is on
a ruse-I should find your compar
useful: also. YOU could help to carry OF
- few belongings. Ipaid up my rent
johnson ut the tavern last night; pc
= haps you'd kindly give him the sham
!. key?-Why. Straiglitways," with laug
ing surprise, has my news struck y,
dumb?''
,f. felt as il il had. as il were sh
:, through and through; the earth sway
~ under my feet. He was condescen
- ingly gratified at my troubled stat
> talk NC il all to himself; he was just q
~. man 10 do IL.
-, "You were always an honest fello'
Media trusty creature. BE sure tn
!, YOU come tomorrow; my daught
:" will like to shake hands with you
~ fore she leaves" and he went on gay
-, through the rich. thick grass.
No rest was mine that night; evil "
- in the air. So, rs could not sleep
X ~ got up and went out. Not being
~ fool knew must keep my misery
=" : myself; but my life was empty. emp'
1t held a vacant place that could ne'
be filled-never again. never aga
-" You see. was hard hit, mate. like
donkeys. stamped and stormed