The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-15


such places, but they're always snapped
up fore you can say Jack Robinson
"Well. I'm going to Civ it Il good
try" the young fellow said bravely.
That's right If | was you ia go
out and see some of those reel este ..
fcllers; they most always know whd E.;
going on"
That's good idea, much obliged.
I'll tackle 'em at once"
The next forenoon he made his first
attempt. He had determined ON his
speech, and he went into the first office
with his song on his lips.
I'm looking for Il place on dairy
farm; I've had five years practical eX-
perience, and am graduate of -
Agricultural college I'm after the po-
sition of boukkeeper and foreman"
The man looked at his gravely
You're aiming pretty high, young fell
Ter, for this country There are plenty
Of chances to work, punching cattle, but
don't think chances are good for a
foreman's place"
He was a kindly man, and repented
when he saw how young Ramsey's face
fell. However, I'll give you some
names of people who hire"
Following these clews Ramsey made
long walks into the country, toilinS
from ranch to ranch over the dun col
ored, lonely hills
He was returning late one afternoon
from one of these fruitless journeys.
1t was one of those strange days that
com, in all seasons at that altitude
The air was iull of suspended mist-it
did not rain. the road was almost dry
under foct-and yet this all pervasivH
moisture seemed soaking everything.
1t was "A cloud, for this whole land was
u mountain top.
4. hp pn1tl mel.
to rest for his feet ached with the long
stretches of hilly road The larks cried
to him out of the mist. with their pierre
ing, sweet notes. cheerful and undaunt-
ed ever There was u sudden lighting
up of the day. as if the lark's song had
shot the mist with silver light.
As he rose and started on with pain
ful slowncss, he heard the sound of
hcrses' hoofS behind him, and man In
II yellow cart came out of the gray OBJ
security.
g. Arthur stepped aside to let him pass,
but he could not help limping Il little
more markedly as the man looked at
him, The man seemed to understand.
"Wil you ride" he asked.
Arthur glanced at him and nodded
without speaking. The stranger was Il
looking man, with military cut
of beard getting gray. His face was
ruddy and smiling.
Thank you. | am rather tired,
Arthur said. az he settled into the seat.
81 guess I'll have to own up, I'm about
played out"
II thought you looked footsore. I'm
q enough Of western man to leel mean
when l pass a man on the road root
man can get very tired on these
stretches Of ours"
I'VE tramped about 10 miles today.
Il, 20, nd
to do" he added in desperate conf
dence.
rs that so? What kind of work?
Well wanted to get place as fore
man on Il ranch"
I'm afraid that's too much to eX-
pect."
Arthur sighed Yes, suppose it is.
If I'd known as much two weeks ago
as do now. wouldn't be here"
"Oh, don't get discouraged. there's
plenty of work to do. | can give you
something to do on my ranch"
well. I've come to the conclusion
that there is nothing here for me but
the place of a common hand, so if you
can give me anything"
oh, yes; | can give you something
TO do In my garden. Perhaps something
better will open up later. Where are
you stayng?" he asked, as they neared
town.
Arthur told him, and the man drove
him down to his hotel. I'D like to have
you call at my office tomorrow morn
Ing; my partner does most of the hiring
I've been living in Denver. Here's my
card.
After he had drove away the listening
landlord broke forth: You're in luck.
Cap. If you get place with Maj.
Thayer you're fixed
who is he. anyhow
who is he? Why he owns all the
land IN the creek. and has banks all
over Colorado"
is that so?' Arthur was delighted.
or course 1t was only common hands
place, but here was the vista he had
looked for-here was the chance,
When he entered the office next day.
however, the major merely nodded at
him over the railing and said: Take a
seat. please
He seemed deeply engaged with
tall young man of about 80 years of
age, with rugged. smooth -shayen face
Ihe young man spoke with q marked
English accent, and there was q quality
IN his manner of speech which called
Very strongly to Arthur.
Confound the fellow" he was saw
ing, I've discharged him. cawn.t re-.
engage him. ye kneow. 1--WE cawn,t