The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-21

Holloman seemed to realize that he had
made a fool of himself and mumbled sort
OF apology. lie insisted however, that he
would pay his losses and no amount of ar
gument could turn him from his purpose.
He consented to borrow" the horse, sad
die and spurs, until he could redeem them
with cash and the subject was dropped for
the night. all hands retiring. Holloman
seemed to grow more surier than ever af-
ter the events of the night and rarely
spoke to Dwight save In the way Of sar-
casm Suspecting the mans revengeful ma
ture / took the liberty of advising Dwight
not to be without his gun at any time.
that night" / said, land Will seize any OPP
portunity 90 get even Dwight laughed
the warning away saying; We'll, II he
tries any funny game, he'll have 70 be a
darn sight quicker than he was that
night"
4 few days later the boss returned and
preparations for the annual round Up
were made. Seven Rivers was fixed upon
for the general meeting place of all the
ranch owners Of that section of the
country, and that fact seemed 10 please
Dwight very much. The reason was soon
discovered Lizzie the pretty daughter or
a small cattle owner near that town, was
the object Of the big, blond cowboy deep
devotion. In his hOmely way ne looked Tor
ward to the time when he would have
enough cattle to start a ranch OF his own
and counted upon Lizzie's sharing u with
him Most of the boys knew OF this at
tachment and at times rallied him upon II ;
but when Il came to badinage Dwight had
the monopoly and soon called MS tormen-
tors down.
a week later we were camped near the
Rio HondO in picturesque Dog Canyon.
The general round up season had begun
and within rifle shot of our camp fire were
the wagons and outfits Of dozens of ranch
owners and their men, In former years
these gatherings were sometimes attended
by fights in which men from rival ranches
took part So much shooting had resulted
from these feuds that q law was passed
forbidding the cowboys TO carry thelr re-
volvers at round ups, ana the shetlI or
the county was generally on hand 70 see
that the law was Obeyed. Hne OF W was
ImDosed for each violation OF the offense.
Dwight was one Of the first to discard MS
eun which he kept rolled up in his blank
cts nv day and under his head by night.
Holloman too apparently put away ms
weapon and breathed more Ireely as Ine
danger Of any outbreak between INC w"
was eliminated.
During the next few days the enemies
were separated by their several duties ana
saw little Of each other. IN the hurry anu
hustle OF the round UP, had almost 1or-
gotten that any trouble existed between
them until II was recalled to me ~ q most
forcible manner. Dwight was SNORT us
tanco from the mess wagon driving down
"a stake peg to which he intended 10 tie
his horse for the night. HollOman salLn-
tered by him and as he passed, mac s9 g,,ie
iy and continued his work. stopping q
short distance from him, Ben remarked;
'"RpOsc you're afraid your hofseH ger
away? You're driving that pm uo"h prev
V"SyyyeiHi' I'm takln' no chances laughed
Dwight, as he hit the pin another nara
blow.
"Pity you didn't have a stake rope on
your gal" snoercd Ben, derisively. 'Ihen
nerhaps you might a kept her
Al the mention Of the girl, DWlBnt look
cd sober and a steely light came into his
eyes what do you mean? ne asked
leaning the blade OF his AK on the ground
and resting on the handle.
Better ask Wild Charlie, replied llol-
lomnn watching Dwight closely. he
was over 10 Seven Rivers the other nisnt
AM iudgin' from his talk your pretty LIZ
zio isn't sparin' OF her favors.
For an instant Dwight looked dazed
Then with "a hoarse cry OF mingled rage
and main he sprHng In Holomans direc-
tlon you lie" he shouted raising the
AK In the air. Damn you, you know YOU
lie and IN smash your cowardly head in"
Holloman backed rapidly for few
steps. His hand went into the bosom Of
his flannel shirt and revolver Blistened
In the fast dying sun rays. -
Keep away" he yelled, "or III shoot"
To give emphasis to his warning he press
"a fhe trifacr ana bullet Whlzzed over
pwiahfs head The big blonde cowboy
was TOO auxry and excited to notice H.
and continued his onward rush, the AK
Thrown over his right shoulder. Keep
away. 1 tell you" again shouted Hoilo-
man. lodging to the right to escape the
rush Of the Infatuated giant Dwight's
answer was a savage curse, and swinging
around he made savage lange at Hol-