The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-17
Burr paused. Should he put the ques.
ton nearest his heart. He feared the an

Burr paused. Should he put the ques
| ton nearest his heart. He feared the an
swer.
And the Drews?'
''Still here, too"
'.And Clara?'
Why did the man not answer A yea
had passed. a century and his lips did no
move.
"She Is still here" SAID Hearn.
| He would not ask more. She was sul
true to him. He felt that.
He turned with tears in his eyes ant
asked:
What grand building is that?'
That's the court house"
TITS certainly fine-beautiful," SAID
Burr, glancing over the ginger bread az
fair of two stories.
"And am mayor" said Mr.. Hearn, fear
ing the information had fallen short the
mark when previously announced.
"And where's Bill. the bully?"
There he is now"
LET me speak to him"
There were several young men In the
crowd who as boys had once cried ALE
gro,'' who dropped out OF the crowd
shsme-faced.
The musician stepped alone across the
street. motioning the mayor to remain be-
hind He extended his hand to the
Bully.
How are YOU" he asked. you re-
member me?'
The bully nodded.
II have an old account TO settle with
YOU" said Burr.
The ruffian smiled.
Some one told you that had talked
about you. That was a lie.''
The rufian biushed and took the man
hand.
The musician recrossed the street. A big
crowd had gathered. How coarse and red
and rough all the men were.
Burr could not refrain from one shot.
Has the town recently heard" he ask
ed. 'of any moonlight striking no.sily up
on TIE ground?''
There was no smile. The story was we'll
known. Since Burr had become famous
the newcomers had used 1t on the old
settlers to their shame Now when the
musician threw It IN their teeth the old
settlers crowded back and the newcomers
Most OF the people held back. They were
afraid to shake the hand OF the man before
them or TO catch the glance OF his eye.
He stood quite alone looking up the street
OF the town. Mayor Hearn and the 9TH
ers were holding an excited consultation.
Finally Mayor Hearn sided up and ask
ed audibly:
you will give US q concert before you
gor'
The crowd craned its neck for the an
swer:
NO" said Burr, with Infinite sstisfac-
ton, II do not play outside Of large cit
les"
Mayor Hearn, although he had been one
OF the first advocates of this request, now
turned TO the crowd with e reprimanding
look as much as 20 say: What enrontery
FOR you 70 ask it
There was more consults ton. This grew
into controversy.
You are not going 70 a hotels asked
Mayor Hearn with concern
II had not thought Of that No"
You VIII stay with ne at my house.
then
Il thank you" said NJ. Burr. but
can not do that"
Hesrn was rsbuHed.
You know 1 am mayor"
II have made other arrangements"
Several gentlemen in the crowd who lad
hoped for the honor Of entertaining their
odd friend" rejoiced al Hsaru's 6lscom-
future
Where viii you stop7" asked Hea-ne.
unesSily.
with Mrs. TYIford.-
The ian3tresS, With Mrs Tslsorii In
her hovei. The crowd could hardly believe
it, ears. But they did no, dare 70 think
tbs man al IDIOT now.
She lives in the sane place." asked
Burr.
Yes" several answered eagerly.
Y shah walk there" said Burr. cooIiy.
the company OF M-. Hes-a.
alone
he walked away. the gazing crowd
ktu1ns5 AID WONDERING.