Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-22

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the honor Of possessing my likeness
more or less distorted, I admit nro-
tested and proceeded to disarrnnse M,
features with the idea Of battling their
intentions.
She looked at ME and, smiling uu;a,.
ly, said:
wait minute, Bran, I'll fix him
for you"
When she came back she had d;f
ferent gun in the one hand. and com.
mon wine cork in the other, which sho
placed carefully on the bald spot ON
my head.
Now, my man," says she, did Won
ever hear Of William Tell?"
Never knew him. that l am aware
Of, ma'am."
We'll" says she, civilian Tel, was
the man who, with bow and arrow
shot an apple from the top Of his sons
head, placed just like that and she
pointed to the cork on my head. Now
we folks out West" she continued
"can beat those old-fashioned games
hollow. but we use guns, and by pref
erence, as | don't wish to disturb the
neighbors, will use an airgun. Please
get ME the small mirror from the kitch.
en-, Bran
l suddenly grasped the position. but
couldn't speak Il word to save my life
nor dared l stir. My features straight
erred instantly. and, shutting my eyes
l tried to count how many jails had
seen the inside Of and what the diff
ferent chaplains had talked to me
about, but l culdn't remember.
Bran came with the glass, and--oh.
it was horrible!-she stood with her
back to me, while Bran held the glass
for her.
Ping
What frightful sensation il was as
the cork flew off.
Elk that camera again, Bran" said
she. turning round. Il think after that
he won't trouble you again; if not. l
must try again at something smaller"
tried to look as pleasant us possible
under the circumstances.
And SO the pictures were completed
to their satisfaction, but not to ours
you may be sure.
Mr.. Bran then undid the cords
about US, to our great relief, as We
We're cramped horribly.
"Sit still minute, you pair, and be
advised by me- he said, eying us
both sternly. DO not stir or move
hand without my PERMISSION; other
wise you must take the consequences
We understood and nodded. for Mrs..
Bran was lingering small revolver
in manner that l did not much care
for, while my partner listened gloom
lily.
"you may think your lucky stars that
l shall not give you in charge, for the
reaSon-"
Hear, hear, guv-nor" ! said
Because, he added, I'VE wisl, to-
get back to the States soon. and Your
trial would celay us somewhat; ont L
warn you to steer clear Of London for
a time, for If my wife sees either of
you hanging around she would GER
tainly go in for some more gun prac-'
tice; so remember"
l heard Mrs. Bran say something
laughingly to her husband and then:
II believe" he said, eying me. that
you sell brooches very cheap"
Yes, sir" l replied, meekly, too
cheap. l am thinking Of going out OF
that trade after all this
you may" he answered, grimly
smiling, latter another transaction
with my wife, and respecting which L
desire you to forward to her that she
may receive them not later than this,
evening twenty-four similar brooches
If not. why, you must take the conse-
quences; and then, of course, we shall
be compelled to stop and see the fun
"Bloggs," says my partner. as he was
packing up the brooches to be posted
as soon as the Office opened-"Bloggs,
I've got an old aunt in North Wales
who hasn't seen ME for a long time
Will you Gomez"
l thought of the woman who. WITH
out winking, knocked corks off the
heads Of honest men; and then"
would l Gomez / fied.-Answers