The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-08
CHAPTER XVIII.
In the sweet Long Ago.

JethrO Juggens had gone through so
trying an experience that he was ex-
eusable for seeing danger when it did
not exist.
His exclamation at the moment he
seized young Ashbridge's arm was
caused by the sight of the head and
shoulders of a man which appeared over
the gunwale on the other side of the
fiatboat; but they belonged to Mr.. Alt
man and were followed Immediately by
Mr.. Ashbridge. and lastly by Kenton.
who turned and secured the canoe in
place.
The scout knew that something un-
usual had occurred on the fiatboat dur
ing his brief absence, but a glance told
him it was without any serious results.
AS he joined the group all his friends.
with the exception Of the sleeping Mabel.
gathered round him.
He first told how he had padded to
the other craft with his companions.
meaning to settle accounts with Girty
and the Indians. but found they had
taken the alarm and fled. Then he
looked into the faces Of those whom he
left behind for their story.
II am to blame for it all bravely
spoke up Agnes. Il could not sleep.
for l thought Mr.. Kenton meant to kill
The Panther. and he looked so worried
and sad that / was sorry for him: so L
stole out and when he reached his hands
toward me. why | cut the thongs that
bound them"
She paused on the verge Of tears. but
was treasured by the kind words Of the
scout.
1T warn't a wise thing to do. gal, as
you've larned for yourself but there's
nothing in it to your discredit, and IL
won't be safe for anyone to scold you
in my hearin'"
And he looked around as If challenging
the parents their rights in that direction
eco on. gal: did YOU cut the ropes
round his ankles. too"
NO" she replied. and added in her SIM
plicity. 'he said i needn't take the
trouble to do that; then he freed his
feet and wouldn't give me back the
knife, but tried to steal up behind
George, and o. he meant to do him
harm"
Il shouldn't wonder IL he had some
SIGH thoughts" observed Kenton.
1T would have been the last of me
but for Agnes" said the youth, with
grateful look at the girl.
How did she prevent it?" asked the
scout.
While The Panther was stealing up
behind me. she slipped after him and
snatched the knife from his hand calling
10 me at the same time I wheeled about
and thus was saved in the nick Of time"
why didn't you shoot the varmit %
He lodged among the boxes before L
could get the chance"
And what next2"
why de mex ting" Jethro FASTENED
to say. war he tried to get bofe feet
into my mOuf, and when he done dat
he shOveled hisself into trouble Dat
steppin' onto my mouf am gettin' too
mOnOtotiOnious and has got 10 be
stopped"
II am proud Of you, my child" said
the father, taking his daughter i'm his
arms and kissing her. Then he yielded
her TO the mother who did the same,
and then, might have been expected
Agnes gave way and sobbed as il her
heart was broken.
sympathetic silence rested upon all
until Kenton spoke.
There won't be any more trouble to-
night This business is all over till to-
TnOrrer. when. maybe. something will
happen. Now go 70 bed, all Of you. for
you need rest. I'll keep watch till day
light.
''Kenton." said young Ashbridge. step
ping 10 his side. Il cannot sleep for some
hours may ! keep you company"
I've no objection"
IF dar's aywine to be any trouble" said
Jethro. Il would like to ask de favor dat
yo' keep dat heather from bordering me
any more"
.sTH guarantee you against it," said the
youth; cit looks as II he will stay where
ne is till we are ready to make a
change"
But ne may hab some ugly dreams