The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1897-04-19
Haron in fhe Wild Woods.
The Story of a Southern Swamp.


help anything. She knew how the Little
Master would have the Black Stallion
moved from one stable to the other She
knew and she never would tell. They
might send her to the field, they might
drown her. strangle her. they might cut
off her ears or gouge her eyes out, they
might send her to town to the cal&boose.
they might do anything they pleased. but
she never would tell. Not while her name
was Jemimy. and she'd be named that
until after she was put under the ground
and covered up; and even then she would
MT tell
Later when Mr.. Abercromble went up
stairs to say good night to Little Crotchett
the lad asked IL he might have Timoieon
trained He had heard his father talk
OF getting a trainer from Mobile. and SO
he made the suggestion that. Instead or
going TO that expense. 1t might be Wei
TO have the horse trained by his friend
as he called Aaron.
Mr.. Abercrombie guessed Who Little
Crotchetts friend was. but to please the
lad. feigned ignorance. He told his son
that the training of such a horse as Time
Icon very delicate piece of business
and should be undertaken by no one but an
expert. Now, If Little Crotchetrs friend
was an expert. which was not likely, Wen
and good; if not, he might ruin a good
horse. Stlll, II Little Crochet was sure
that everything would be all right why.
there would be no objection. At any rate
the horse was now old enough 20 be broken
to the saddle, and Little Crotchetts
friend" could do that If TO more.
So It was settled. and the lad was very
happy. lie made his signal for Aaron early
and often. but somehow. the Son Of Ben
All was long in coming that night. The
reason was quite plain enough when he dlu
come, but Little Crochet was very inn
patient. The moon Was shining, and as
George Gossett and his companions had
refused to raise the siege single night
since Mr.. Fullaloye had seen the runaway
at the stilhouse, Aaron found It difficult
10 respond promptly when the Little Mas
ter signaled him TO come. 1t is not an easy
matter to pass a picket line OF patroiiers
when the moon is shining as il shines IN
Georgia at the beginning of the autumn
and as it shone on the Abercrombie place
the night that Little Crochet was 80 anN-
ious to Aaron
Rambler was very busy that night try
ing to find q place where Aaron might
pass the patrolers without attracting at
tention. but he had TO give II up for a time.
A last however. three OF them. George
Gossett among the number concluded 10
pay another visit 10 Mr. Fullalovc, and this
left the way clear Aaron was prompt to
take advantage of H. Going half bent
he kept IN the shadow Of the fence, slipped
through the small jungle OF blacEJacks.
ran swiftly across the open space TO the
and In the shadow Of that TO the front
yard ana so up 20 the friendly oais-
but Little Crotchett was impatient.
He was almost ready to frown when Aaron
made his appearance. But when the rum
away told him of the big moon and me
patrollers he grew uneasy; and, after tell
ing Aaron about the Black Stallion, how
the horse must be removed 20 the new
stable. and how he must be broken TO
saddle and birdie. Ilrtle Crotchetl de-
clared that he vas SORRY -n"t h@ had
signaled 70 Aaron.
They'll catch you tonight sure" he
said
But Aaron shook his head no. Little
Master. not tonight. Not while I'm with
the grandson Of Abdaliah.'
20. L see" laughed Little Crochet
you'll stay IN his stable. Good IN
bring you your breakfast in the morning"
Aaron smiled. shaking his mead and
looking at the basket Of victuals that Lite
Ito Crotchett always had ready for him
when ne came.
NO. Little Master This win do jill
not take the basket tonight I'll put tne
victuals in my wallet" Ihis was a bag
suspended from his shoulder by n strap
being made after the manner Of the satch-
els in which the chilcscu used ~ carry
their books 10 school.
Aaron had another idea IN his head,
but ne gave no hint of il To Little Croft
chett for he didn't know how 1t would
succeed. So he SAT- by The lad's bedside
and drove away the red goblin. Pain. and
waited until George Gossett and his COM
panions had time 70 make another Visit
to the still-house. Then he took the BIG
key OF the new stable from the mantel,
slipped Il on his beta leather thong that
he always wore around his ooCE-p4aced Up
his wallet the substantial lunch mat the
Little Master had saved for him and pre-
FaI
not snuff out the light but placed the
cauclesuck on tho hearth.
When Aaron went out 81 the window.
Little Chotchett was sound asleep. and
seemed to be smiling. Tho son of Ben Ali
was smiling too and continued 20 smile
even as no descended the oak.
Rambler was waiting FOR him, and. IN
stead OF being asleep. was wide awake ana
| very much disturbed. one OF the patroilers,
TO less a person than George Gossett-
young Grizzly as Rambler named him
had been to the spring for water This
was what disturbed the dog. ana 70 was
somewhat disturbing 20 Aaron. for the high
wines or low wines. or whatever IL was
that was dealt out TO them az the still
house might make young Gossett and his
companions bold enough to search the
premises. even though AIr. Abercrombie
had warned them that he could take care
| ~ his own place and wanted none of their
Interference IN any way. shape or form.
If Aaron could get to the stable where
the Black Stallion had HIS temporary quar-
| ters. al would be we'll lie could then
| procead To carry out the idea he had IN
his mind which was very bold one, 50
| bold that II might he said 10 depend on ac-
| cldent for its success.
The moon was shining brightly, even
brilliantly. as Aaron stood at the corner
Of the great house and looked toward the
/ horse lot He could easily reach the negro
| quarters he could even reach the blackjack
| thicket beyond. but he would be further
| from the lot than ever. and sim have an
| acre of moonlight To wade through. What
| ne did was both bold and simple. and its
| very boldness made II successful
He stepped back TO the garden gate.
| threw II wide open and slammed II to
| again The noise was loud enough to Do
heard all over the place George Gossett
| heard It and was sure the noise was made
| bv Mr. Abercrombie. Aaron walked from
| the house straight toward the horse lot.
| whistllnc loudly and mclod.Ously some
catchy air he had heard the negroes sing.
| Rambler was whstling. too. but the sound
came through his nose and It was not
tune but a complaint and a warning.
| Aaron paid no heed to the warning and
cared nothing for tho complaint. lie went
| .Iro,,.r1, Ia ,,oopIg.rbf uhietiiuer and thera