The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-05-26


has been bordering difficulty question,
II Gamma for the life o. me max out
what in the world CARED We venture
sac far frae hame. Ance afore-it was
lang syne--a bailiff cam here and what
he got was warnin' TO them that
cam after him. He was big man;
but what CARED you, man q your
size. daur / Gamma think. Ye wad dae
weel eneuch, I've nae doot, amang the
shilpit bodies that bide where you
cam frae. But TO come here-it's q
perfect insult to the muirs. just fig
ure you and muckle Jock Shetland
at the imaginative picture the shep-
herd was convulsed with silent laugh
ter.
Meanwhile-for he was a conscien-
tious NINA struggle was in progress
In the bailiff's heart. For the first
minute his resolution stood firm by
his duty. But gradually the ice cold
of the water seeped through his
clothes, through his skin, into his very
bones. His legs ached and shivers went
through his whole body. The cold
crept steadily upward, seeming to ex-
pei all the blood from his legs; as
il advanced his resolution began pro-
portionately to wane, and he 10 think
he had better make the best Of bad
business. The struggle with his con-
science was short. lie looked at the
dark, deep hole where the stream
FLASHED into the pool, and shuddered.
The struggle was over. He had stood
by his duty long enough. Surely it
would be folly to go further. So when
the time had expired, and the shep-
herd asked his decision, II suppose I'll
hae to dae it," he said; "but I'll pay
we out yet"
Never fash yourself about that"
said the shepherd. "Come moo and wen
haze crack wi yon saumon."
With an i'll grace the bailiff took
the hooks and addressed himself to his
unpleasant task. At first he made lit
tie attempt to catch the fish. He had
vague hope that in time relief would
come from some quarter, and he put
Oft the evil moment. Meanwhile the
shepherd tainted him from behind
"Eh, man! We haze little skill. The
saumon's playing wi We. Div We no see
he's fair lauchin' at We? And, by the
way, bailiff-about that visit of ours
TO the court--will it be sumo, div We
think, or will we pit it aft indefinitely?
Personally would recommend the last
way-but ony way We like"
But taunts were of no avail. The
bailif did not in the least feel his hon.
or offended, and his efforts were still
languid. At last the shepherd grew i'm.
patient.
See here" he said, "it's nae use de-
layin'. we've got to catch that sau-
mon, and If We dinna be smart I'll pit
We in the water again. BY the way"
he added, casually, heres Jock Shiel
himself comm. If / were you I'd hur-
ry up and catch that flush afore ony-
body saw me-"
The bailiff glanced round and there,
sure enough, the six foot of stalwart
shepherd came on leisurely down the
road. His last hope fed There was
nothing TO be expected from the new
conner, whom he knew as a notorious
poacher. Besides, 1t was better that
there should be no witness to his deed.
So he doggedly recalled his ancient
skill, and set himself to catch tho
salmon with all speed. With much art
he gradually drove the fish upward
on to the shadows.
Fine, mani" said the shepherd, ap-
provingly. II keened We were juist
shammin'. It's no i'll to see we've been
at the business afore. Set a thief to
catch thief and max poacher into
bailiff. Ye haze skill after a.. Great.
great! just be cautious, moo
cautious-canny-and there We haze
him."
And just as Jock came up the glitter
ing back was landed at his feet.
Man, jock" said the shepherd.
we're over late. We've been ha'ein'
grand sport, me and the bailiff lie
could gle points in saumon catchin'
even TO YOU"
The bailiff turned to Jock. Il taxi
you TO witness that haze been forced
to this"
II ken nocht about that" said Jock,
smiling. "A ken is that saw bail
i'll landin' a saumon."
n.y." quoted the shepherd, irrever-
emily; "he digit pit for ithers and
fell Until 7 himself"
The bailiff glared savagely at the
two men with impotent hatred in his
face. Rage and helpless longing for
vengeance filed his heart and clicked
his utterance. Then he blurted out an
oath and flung himself off.
stop minute, my bonny man."
said the shepherd. "Ye'll surely never
lea'e this fine saumon ahint We. Weel,
a willfu' man maun gang his ain gait.
But TAX my advice and tell them that
employs We TO pit in bigger men for
bailiffs, or the saumon Wilma haze
muckle chance up the muirs."
The bailiff deigned not to reply. He
set his shoulders square, drew up his
small body to its utmost and strobe
over the ridge with high dudgeon writ