The Delta independent., 1896-04-08

This friendly hint from the man in
the tavern offers key to the solution
of the problem Of Yates success on the
New York press. He could get news
when no other man could. Flippant
and shallow as he undoubtedly was, he
somehow got into the inner condolences
Of all sorts of men in . way that made
them give him al mixing of any
thing that was gong on for the
mere love of him, and Yates often got
valuable assistance from his acquaint-
nnces which other reporters could not
get for money.
The New Yorker found the professor
sitting on bench by the custom-house
chatting with the officer, and gazing at
the rapidly flowing broad blue river in
front Of them.
will take us out into the wilderness in
about an hours time. Suppose we
explore the town. I expect nobody
will run away with the tent till we
come back"
'I'n look after that" said the officer;
and, thanking him, the two friends
strolled up the street. They were
tribe late in getting back, and when
they reached the tavern they found
Bartlett just on the point of driving
home. lie grumy consented to take
them IL they did not keep him more
than five minutes loading up. The
tent and appurtenances were speedily
loaded on the hay rack, and then Bart
lett drove up to the tavern and waited,
saying nothing, although he had been
in such n hurry a few moments before.
Yates did not like to ask the causc of
delay; so the three sat there silently.
After awhile Yates said, Us mildly rs
he could:
Are you waiting for anyone, Mr..
Bartlett?"
"Yes," answered the driver in surly
tone. I'm waiting for you "a 60 in fur
that Jug. don't suppose you slled 1t
TO leave It on the counter"
by Jovcr' cried Yates, springing
of; II had forgotten all about it, which
shows the extraordinary effect this
country has on me already" The pro-
fessor frowned, but Yates came out
merrily with the jug in his hand, and
Bartlett started his team. They drove
out Of the village and up slight hill.
going for . mile or two along a straight
and somewhat sandy road. Then they
turned to what Bartlett said in answer
TO question by the professor was the
Ridge road, and there was no need TO
ask why 1t was so termed. It was q
good highway, but rather stony, the
road being, in places, on the bare rock.
Il paid not the slightest attention to
Euclid's definition Of . straight line,
and In this respect was rather . well
come change from the average Ameri-
can road. Sometimes they passed along
avenues Of overbranching trees, which
were evidently relics Of the forest that
once covered all the district. The road
followed the ridge, and on each side
were frequently 70 be seen wide vistas
Of lower lying country. All along the
road were comfortable farmhouses; and
II was evident that . prosperous COM
munity hourished along the ridge.
Bartlett spoke only once, and then TO
the professor, who sat next TO him.
"You . Canadian?"
Yes"
"Where's he from7"
NY friend is from New York." an
swered the innocent professor.
.Humphy" grunted Bartlett, scowl-
ing deeper than ever, after which he
not going very fast, although neither
bartlett was muttering . good deal TO
himself, and now and then brought
down his whip savAgely on one or the
other Of the horses, but the moment
the unfortunate animals quickened
their pace he hauled them in roughly.
Nevertheless they were going quickly
A. -
woman who was walking on alone.
Although she must have heard them
coming over the rocky road, she did
not turn her head, bat walked along
with the free and springy step Of one
who In not only accustomed TO walking,
but who likes Il. Bartlett paid no At
teution 70 the girl; the professor was
endcavosine 70 read his thin book -
well - man might who 10 being 3olted
frequently; hut Yates, - sooo - he
recognised that the pedestFian was
young. pulled up his collar, adjusted
his neclrtIe with care, and placed his
hat In . soDewhat more jsunty snd
fetching positioa-
Are roe goia9 70 offer that girl .
rider" he said 10 Bartlett
mo, I'm BOT"
81 think that II rather uncivil," he
aAded, Sosssssing lie warning he hsd
had.
"You Do, ehs Well, 70. oaes hes .
Fids- You hirsa TIE teaa"
by Jovs, WILL said Yates, placing
his haad % tie outsids Of the rack aDd
springisg lightly 70 the ground
Likely thing,- growled Bartlett 70
the prosesss. '.thst sAe's going 70 rsds
With the like Of him"