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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12
Oxford Eagle.
D. mocratic State Ticket.
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OF Washington.

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Of Washington.
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of LUvusie~.
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Of Hiud,.
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FOR TEEASt EEE.
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81 Lsfiof.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT oF EpU
CslIoN.
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of Rankin.
FOE STATE REVENUE AGENT.
WHIT ADAMS.
oi Hiuds.
FOR STATE LAND CoN.ftssIoSEr
T. II NALL.
OF Holmes.
FoR CLERK oF svPREAE COURT
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TOR gAiLGoAD COMPASSIONATE
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of Lee.
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Confederate Veterans are
Y''rming plans 10 purchase
DeauvoiI, of Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, and uilize it as a farm
home for Cen eierate veterans
aud their families.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

For all fresh cuts or wounds in
either the human subject or in ami
mails, as dressing. Billiards. Snow
Linament is excellent; while for
sores on working horses. especially
II slow TO heal. or suppurating. ifs
healing qualities are unequaled.
Price IS and 50 cts For sale l,y r.
r Chiffon s. Co.
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D. s.-.se q siLsss-ssPPi;
To IsEe- J4ek-o1. RlizsE heir Of
Jan : JacEsaa. deceased and
y - L. =. "a - q. nutEer Of s2ii
James acksoE,y oa are aereag c5E.s-
i-s-sse1 . appear before t-e ch4a-
cery tia1rs u lafayette County.
AEss- a. OxfonG 1llss on tEs
sua-ta Mon 2zy II SoN erater. 1-ss,
- -ss~nsi -. saIt x xr.. Sz-zh b.
Potts ~ Joan = SscksJu ct a. D.. Ia
Z EicA Oh ar on % the defend
AIS Ials tle -th ~ O-t-. lsae.
Z. P saEAY, ClzrS
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The Physicians OF oxford com
mend Niifs Chill Prescription be-
cause tEey know il Il made Of
grains each ~ Aikaioid Quinin-.
Irpn by hydrogen ynd Pepsin. IL
Is tssse.e-- aud positively guarAn-
teed- Il does not oonstipate- Il
cures lad. -ses;ion. and Is a good
Iron Tonic- Get more particulars
about il by calling on Mr. A. H.
Kendel, Oxford.
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Notice to Teachers.

Examination will be held for
White teachers, September -.
and %. q. tober 20 and y: aud
negro teachers, September -
ana 50 and October % aud =.
Il. X. HIGHTOwER.
County superintendent.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

We are glad that the New
Orl,aus ptesynne gives cordial
sadoFs~msLt 70 our last week =
editorial OF POI tax aad free
sLguataou-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

Thousands % the mos, stubborn
and distressing cases OF piles have
been cured by TAbler's Buckeye
Pii,- Ointment. IL never fails TO
cure. Price 50 cts in bottles. tGbes
7s cts. For sale by K. r Chiffon &
Co, Oxford.
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University
OF
Mississippi.

twenty-five schools in LItera-
tnre- Science, Philosophy, Elo-
eution, Pedagogy, Law.
TUITION FREE
to men and women, except in
Law School. All expenses very
low. Unsurpassed heAlfhful-
ness Beautiful grounds, Per
feet Sanitation Complete water
and sewer system. Purest deep
well water. Session opens
September IA, 1899. Write for
Historical Catalogue, or infor-
nation. to,
e. b. FULTON, CHALoxCELR
University Miss-
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Thousand Icnruas

ould rot express the rapture OF
Annie f Springer. % Philadelphia,
when iir- king. New Discovery cur
ID her Of a hacking cough ths; for
many wears had made life a burden.
>he says. after all other rene
dies ami doctors failed il soon re-
nsuvel lie pain in my chest and
can noW sleep soundly netting
! can scarcely remember doing be-
fore. ! feel ike sounding i,s praises
throughout the Universe n.
Kings Sew Discovery i guaranteed
u cure al troubles OF the throat,
chest ~ Lungs. Price sac aud 81.
Trial 30 ties free 1t K. Il. Chiffon *
Cos, oxford.
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Dizziness, loss Of appetite, fiatu-
lency and uause& are all connected
with dyspepsia or indigestion Her.
bine will give prompt relief. Price
50 cents For sale BY R. R. Chiffon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

Use CiI.ton's Reliable Diar-
rhoea CGFe-a sure shot tor
DiarrhOea Dysentery and all
su:naieT complaints
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

Whites Cream Ve-mifuge is a
highly valuable preparation, cap
able, from the promptitude Of it
action, 81 c!szrirg the system in a
few hours - every worm. Price
25 cents. Fo- sale hy 4. & Chiffon
& 20.
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An UNfarI Boy.

Albert Mitchell. siaG artist
0n tae Goa srgsas Ara. A4s
gotten Up aboG, tie 1esl~si De
IGN ia gh- ~ay af4a advertise
.lvli ior ine Eiks Carnlr4ieteg
~e~n n tAIs city \ gisnee 81
ihe t.sie g. rvP.0cgCsiin 81 -
,UTe iugm ulii give tie reader
al &c, gFaie lea 81 bat II j.
Il vas placed 90 tie c4ucrisiug
machine ia tie United States
pos Office last Friday morning
III Q o'clock. and all letters c.h-
ceijed an THIS city sill besr this
des IN /, i HeaJ. attractive.
seis gotten Up and viii. no
dogbI. prove = ~aEiier' for the
occasion Tor which Il was made
Memphis Trihaae-
Albert Is an Oxford boy and
his many friends here Will be
delighted to learn OF his success
as an Illustrating artist. We
% eGici for him a brilliant career
in his chosen field. lie Is ensr-
geiic. conscientious aud ambi-
tious, qualities which 90 TO
ma up a. true sons OF .aIne.
4 full account Of the LaFay-
cite County Fair VII he given
la our next issue. As We 20 Ia
press men, womeG. calldscr,
horses. mules aud ca,'ie are
rapidly assembling on the pub
lac square and a good time Is eA-
poeted by all who attend.
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On the 10th OF December. 1897.
Rev. :. 4. Donahoe. pastor VI. +.
hurch, south. n Pleasant. W. Va.
Contracted a severe cold which was
attended from the beginning by
violen, coughing. lie SAYS. "Atte,
resosting 10 number of so-called
'specih = usually kept IN the house
10 n purpose. purchased bottle
% Chamherlain's Cough Remedy
which acted like a charm. | mos;
cheertully recommend il TO the
public" For sale by X. Z. Chi.tor
X Co, oxfor.; F. VI. pettis Able
Vile
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

Hyou need a nice buggy, w.
W. kimble has il for oale.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

During the winter Of 1897 Mr.
James Reed. one = the leading citi-
1en- and merchants Of CLAY. CLAW
Co1uty. ". Va. struck his leg
against a cake Of ice in such a man
neE a. 10 br1i-e il severely. IL be-
cane very n nch swollen and PANIED
lim - badly that he could Tot walk
without the AID Of crurches. he
E2s treated BY physicians. also used
several kinds OF iinanent and tvro
and half gallons % whisky in
bathing il. bot nothing gave auy
reiief until he began using cham
heriain's Pain Balla- This broaxat
almost a e1mplete cure IN a weeks
time and he beiisves that had BE-
not u-~d this remedy his leg would
have bal 10 b zrnpu.atei. Pain
Balm = uueguaied tor sorzFu=.
bruises Aad TheumRtisna For sale
ny z. K Chiffon & Co, Oxford: 2
Il. PeLsls. Ahbsvilie.
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Muse Miss Maggie Thompson
has resumed her Music class. Will
teach Piano, Mandolin. Voice and
Theory. Pupils solicited For terms
apply al residence on North stree;
Il wish to express NV thanks 20
the lr snUfacturers Of Chamberlain
colo. ChOlera and DiarrhOea Rem
edy. fer having put on the market
such wonderful medicine SAYS
". ". NaSsingill, Of BEAUMONT.
t. There are many thousands
- u.0.hers whose children have
been saved from attacks II dysen;
ters ard cholera inf4ntum who
trust also teei thankful. IL j. for
-si|.- rs y: K. Chiffon & Co. oxford;
T. 4 Feisis, Abbexille.
Nature can only feed the flame of
life with the food 81 en- which IL ssi-
gesied H.rbine will reinyigorste
weak stomach. and - improve
digestiol ~ 10 insure the natural
bloom 81 health. Price so cents
100 s.ia - u K. Chiffon E CO.
The most stubborn cases OF bron-
chitis su lub 10 CousSen's Honey
OF Tar. Price IS and 50 cents. X.
K. Chiffon < TO.
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Subscribe fol TIE EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1899-10-12

sure 25i safe way 70 cure ehtiis
Is e. take HILLS Chill Prescription.
ii contains NJ poi-ol- and : taste
les ami guaranteed I; = sold az
over the South and in Oxford bv
Mr.. 4. II Eendei- II i made oniv
by Indiana Dra Specially %. y.
Lcuis and Indianapolis.
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Or. EENNER'S
Blood and Liver Remedy
AND NERVE TONIC.

This is a medicine that cures Ner.
vousness, Liver Complaints,
Deranged Stomach and Bowels,
Skin and Blood Diseases, Bill
business, Headaches, Constipa-
ion, etc. 1t removes pimples
and Beauties the Complexion.
1t causes the liver to throw of
its bile. 1t cleans out the
entire alimentary canal, RID
ding it Of offensive mucous and all
effete matters that inhabit an un-
healthy stomach and bowels.
1t completely cleanses and purihes
the blood and system and at the
same time strengthens and restores
the nerves, also all other tissues.
1t causes the head to become clear
and the patient energetic for
business when dull from :" the
blues'' or indisposed from bilious
ness or impure blood.
Itproduces appetite, strength
and vigor. It does all these things
with certainty by acting upon the
causes of disease. It strikes
at the root.
It is pleasant to take and its effect
on the system is warming and in
every way agreeable.
For sale by G. A. Jack.
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YOU PLAY AGAIN.

people. You're nice man to run
plantation, amt you? You haven't
even asked where they've gone, or
whether they've gone at all or not.
There's been time and chance enough
swamps."
''They wouldn't dare. They could
never hide 'em, and"
"Hadn't you better look for your
self?" said Gardette, with sheer.
Conrad Bostoclx, irritated but not
apprehensive, started for the door and
flung it open. Bess tried to get away,
but he sprang after her and seized her
by the arm. .. 3D.
"What are you doing here, you
wench?" he demanded, shaking her by
the shoulder. -
Nothing, NAUSEA"
"Where's the overseer, and that
young fellow"
The woman hesitated.
"Aha!' said Gardette. "Tell me, you
black scarecrow-or I'll cut your heart
| out!' -" .+ s.s.
s'Dey done gone to Don'son,"
screamed the frightened woman.
Glow long ago."
"'Bout an hour, NAUSEA"
"Who went with them?" .~..
20 NAUSEA" ~ >.~.
"Tell, you wench-or I'll cut your
throat" l@..'=
One Of the men handed him knife,
The woman cried and begged. /.
''Tell me the truth, then, or you
die!" + t-.z ~ "
Missy Coral went wiz 'em. Dey're
all goin' to de nawf."
With an oath the infuriated maste,
flung the woman off, and rushed FOL
the stables, followed by his com
& panions. Everything on wheels wa
hopelessly disabled.
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laughed, cheered and applauded. The
excitement of the contest had by this
time spread all through the boat. The
bows were SO crowded that some of
the boats officers came and ordered
half of the people back, that the boat
might not settle too much by the head.
Thousands of dollars were wagered on
the length of time before the Queen
would pass her rival. A few disloyal
folks, who were willing to bet that she
would not pass at all, had the chance
promptly offered them to take ten to
one. Before the contest was deter
mined the Baton Rouge men were as
crazy with excitement as anyone.
"We're gaining a little" said the
captain. r. -
precious little,'' said Pilot Dobbin
Again the speaking-tube.
'How much steam is on?"
Hundred and fifty" came back in a
sepulchral tone. *..
"Pile her on! Stick her up to seven
ty-five."
''Shell stand that" said Doblin, soto
r0ce, as the four hands made half
dozen rapid turns of the wheel, and
the bows took an acute angle for the
farther shore.
'She'll have to carry more than
that before she catches that flyer
ahead" said the other.
To the feverish passengers who were
watching the leading boat, the inter-
val between them seemed the same for
hours. It was in fact very slowly clos
ing. The half-mile was reduced to
quarter. At a speed against the cur
rent that caused the immense boat to
tremble in every fiber, foot by foot,
yard by yard, she gained on her rival
The mass of faces at her stern could
be separated and almost counted with
the naked eye. Then the Prentiss
took sudden squirt, and cheer from
her crowded decks showed that she
was increasing her lead.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelaon,
Spain. spends his winters at Aiken. S.
C. Weak nerves had caused severe
ing Electric Bitters, Americas great
est Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pain
soon left him. He says this grand
medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver
and kidney trouble, purifes the blood,
tones up the stomach, strengthens the
nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life
into every muscle, nerve and organ of
the body. If weak, tired or ailing you
need it. Every bottle guaranteed,
only so cents. Sold by c. A. Jack,
DRUGGIST.
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house The feld-hands and their
women and children he put to fight
summarily to their quarters, bestowing
a kick or a cuff where he thought that
obedience was not ready enough.
When this was done he took the law
yer into the house, had his breakfast
got for him (for it was still early, and
sat and talked with him. When Mr..
Coteau had gone LIE Fevre came to me.
ave may expect that fellow here
right off," he said
l started. The fear of his coming
was shadowing me; but had not ex-
pected it soon. II ~
"Do you mean Conrad Bostock?"
Eyes. I asked Coteau if he remem-
bered that Mr.. Bostock had a son when
he was here years ago, before he
changed his residence. He said he did
remember such q person distinctly
That isn't of great Importance; but
what he added is.
lie Fcvrc spoke slowly and with an
effort.
''He said that he met Conrad Rostoclx
on Dauphin street, New Orleans, two
days ago, and, though he had not seen
him for years, he recognized him at
once. SO you see the fellow won't
have to depend on unwilling witnesses
like you and Miss Coral and myself to
establish his rights here; he can get
people to identify him."
What do you think"
II don't dare to think what may
happen when that brute takes control.
l won't talk about it. Well wait and
see. In the meantime I hope some OF
his gambling friends will quarrel with
him at cards and shoot him."
The telegraph from La Fourche
crossing took the intelligence of the
planters sudden death to New Orleans
that morning; it was published in the
afternoon papers. The arrangements
had been made to have the funeral on
the second day after. On the morning
of that day Conrad Bostock arrived,
accompanied by three men of his own
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. q no did this?" he Numbered, to the
fraln hlinoe 11norrf IN Oh n ,.1ro

no did this2' he thundered, to the
trembling negro in charge.
NAUSEA lie Fevre, sab. begged
him not but he done would do it,
4 where's the other horses and the
.mules?''
He done turn 'em all outen de
cane
$50 catch the1n-quick!''
"I'n try, maussa-but de night
dark, an it takes long time to find
{'em' y
With a blow of his fist, the enraged
master knocked the unoffending negro
against the side of the stable, and re-
turned to the house for consultation
with his friends. 1t was agreed that
nothing better could be done than to
wait for the MOI ming boat up the
bayou. W.
Three hours after daylight they were
at Donaldsonvillc. Jumping ashore,
they learned that the Cotton Queen, an
hour late, had left twenty minutes be-
fore. It'll ~. +
"Run to the telegraph Office, Gar
dette," cried Bostock. "Send full par
ticulars to the officers at Baton Rouge,
and tell them to arrest and detain the
party. Sign my name"
He went out himself to the low bank
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Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Dr.. Kings
New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar.
coated globule of health, that changes
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building
up the health. Only 25c per box.
Sold by G. A. Jack, Druggist.
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class, Unlocking fellows, whose ap-
pearance led me to believe that they
were armed. 1t occurred to me at once
that the man had come determined to
assert his ownership here with force,
if necessary.
He made no display of his intentions
before the funeral; he sat quietly with
his companions through the sad cere-
monies, and walked with the others to
the grave. Absorbed in supporting
and trying to console poor Coralie, I
took little note of him. When the last
rites had been performed, and we had
returned to the house, I was called
from the side of the woman to the par
lor. Conrad Bostock was there with
his retainers, and the oversecr sat
stifay by himself
Il want you to understand" said
Conrad, in a bullying tone, ''that my
rights here will be we'll cared for. I've
that brought from New Orleans, and
he'll come up as soon as necessary. If
my father left will, one of you ought
to know it. Did hep"
looked at LIE Fevre.
Tell him. he muttered.
1--WE have reason to believe" said,
tthat the late Mr.. Bostock did not
leave WILL
CLEAN of savage JOY shone in the
mans face. He slapped his knee with
his hand.
Good, by-!" he cried. II thought
there were peculiar reasons why he
wouldn't wish to do it; but
couldn't be sure. Well, then, it seems
there amt to be any dispute about my
rights. Both of you understand we'll
enough that I am my fathers sole
heir; there's nobody to contest it with
me- I take possession here now. Mr..
LIE Fevre, a word with you'll Something
disagreeable occurred in this room not
long ago. think you were to blame;
but don't want to lay up grudges.
want you to remain in charge of the
plantation and the people, for awhile,
at least, till I can get the hang of
things, and put one of these gentle
men in the place. don't know what
you've been getting; I'll double it,
while want you. Is it a bargain?"
NO" was the curt answer. II
leave here Tomorrow. / want nothing
from you but the balance of two hun
dred and fifty dollars which is due me
from the place.
The new proprietor drew a thick
roll of bank notes from his pocket
counted out the sum named anG
handed it to lie Fevrc, saying: 81
want a receipt" The latter took {
blank leather-bound book from hi:
breast pocket, wrote the receipt ant
handed it over.
Conrad Bostocls looked inquiringly
= at the book.
"Have you list of the people on tn
place there?"
eyes,
''I'd like to see it"
M Lc Fevrc cut out several leaves witt
his knife and gave them to him. Il
read aloud at the top: Field hand
and children in the quarters, seventy
nine; house servants, thirteen"
"Is this all?' he asked.
y. Eyes. We've never cultivated tn
: whole plantation in any year; and
was here some years before Mr.. Boz
took came back ~
Him, him, him. Joe-1srael-Jerr.
Lucy, Vic, Esther, Prue."
His eye ran rapidly down the lis
and he spoke name here and ther
When he came to the end he folded tt
u leaves, put them in his breast pock'
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The New Orleans Picayune allows its
sense Of humor to enter into the race
question. It says that negroes may be
shot in the south for various offenses
against the law, but they are never shot
for working in industrial pursuits
against the white man. This is very
bitter. but is it quite true?
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4. CHAPTER XXI.
FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.

In these concluding chapters of my
narrative, many details must be omit
ted. The stress and suspense Of the
situation at which we have now ar
rived in it's progress are acting upon
me somewhat as the real scenes Of
thirty years ago affected me, and |
must go rapidly forward to the close.
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Unfortunate People

are they who while suffering from kid
ney diseases are prejudiced against all
advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad
der troubles. SOC and S1.00 a bottle
G.. A. Jack. druggist.
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Chas. r. Wessmar, 2509 Ashland ST..
Evanston, ILL.,, writes: My boy q
years old had a severe cold which re-
fused to yield to any treatment until
we tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
gave immediate relief, and he was
completely cured before using one bot
tie. Guaranteed. 25 and soc. G. A.
Jack, druggist.
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Whooping Cough.

I had a little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack of whooping
cough. My neighbors recommended
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. l did
not think that any medicine would
help him, but after giving him a few
doses of that remedy noticed an i'm
provement, and one bottle cured him
entirely. 1t is the best cough medi-
cine I ever had IN the house,. L..
MOORE, South Burgettstown, Pa.
For sale by C. A. Jack. Druggist.
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SPANS Greatest Need.

ITO BE CONTINUED. |
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Ii ole Dc1OIC leave 1lcT mere Ill
that mans power! I would"
eyes, know how you feel. I've got
some feeling myself on the subject.
I've got a plan, too; but I tell you
fatty, Dorr Jewett, if you don't come
along with me and quit your crazy no.
ton of taking the girl out of the house
by force, with those roughs standing
between, I'll go my own way, and leave
you to your destruction"
Els words Gained me; I ceased to
resist, and followed him as be strobe
through the cane. His hopeful words,
his strong confidence in himself put
new life into me; leaned on him as
upon a human providence.
He never stopped till he reached the
edge of the great swamp, more than a
quarter of a mile back of the house.
1t was overgrown with scrub oak and
cypress; festoons of Spanish moss,
ivy, and other parasites ran from tree
to tree; where the heat had dried the
edges of the swamp for many rods, a
thick growth of palm bushes had
sprung UP. A serpent wriggled in at
our approach, and a cloud of ravenous
mosquitoes gave us warm greeting.
''We shan't be overheard here" said
my companion. ::'I'll make a smoke to
save us from being devoured alive"
He lit cigar and consumed it with
short, emphatic puffs. I watched his
face anxiously, and saw that his square
under-jaw was set, and that he was
thinking hard. Suddenly he put the
question to me:
"What do you think of me, anyway
Dorr Jewett?' @B