The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-20
LOVE In SLEEPY CAMP.

afternoon the sun was still blazing hot
and there wasn't a breath of air to
move the red dust. in little shanty.
not far from the saloon. sat two young
diggers, both tall, well-built men, but
one handsome the other ugly-henco
their nicknames, Bob the Beauty and
Ugly Sam. Sam sat in the corner near
the window, through which could be
family heard the laughing and sing
swinging his legs.
ITS treat to git out o that scorch-
in sum-" said Ugly. pulling pipe out
of his pocket, and knocking the ash
on the floor
Yes" agreed Beauty, stretching
his arms and yawning fearfully.
We've had a grand day, haven't
we, Beauty?" asked Sam, striking a
match on his boot.
Yes" Answered Bob, shutting his
big mouth with snap.
You seem to take it awful quiet
you don't seem to grasp that we've
two pards-have found the biggest
nugget ever dug up in Sleepy Camp"
"Oh, yes, l do" replied Bob, kicking
so hard at the table leg that it seemed
more than likely the rickety old thing
would give away.
Lets have another look at it,"
So saying, Sam jumped to his feet
and took key out of his pocket,
crossed to a large chest that was
standing up against the wall, fitted
it in the lock and threw back the lid
with bank.
1t was a nugget-goodness knows
how much it was worth.
Isn't it grand" cried Sam, falling
on his knees and patting it affection
ately with his hand
81 should just say /, was" said Bob,
slipping off the table 10 have a look
over Ugly's head.
Another find half as big as that
closed the lid and locked it, putting
the key carefully back into his pocket
Bob crossed to the table and took
up his former position.
ours has turned out trump Of
er claim" he said.
Sam nodded his head and replied:
"Rather!"
"What'll yer do when yer have
enough-give up work." asked Bob.
81 might think o. doin So" answered
Sam, relighting his pipe.
might git married, eh?"
Maybe"
Bob slipped down off the table once
more and went to the door-opened
it and looked out. Two or three mi
ners were passing on their way to
their shanties; they greeted him with
Good evening. Beauty" and walked
on. Bob kicked the door to and strobe
across to Sam, who was still putting
at his pipe.
Look here, Ugly" said Bob; cts
no good us two goin' on like this, is
it,"
NO" replied Sam, rising from his
seat.
whats ter be done?"
Sam shook his head.
Bout Lii, mean," explained Bob
81 know what yer mean, Beauty
and Sam looked intently at the floor
as if thinking.
who does she like the best o. us
two?" asked Bob.
Cant say-the one she's takin' tc
at the time, guess"
Look here, Ugly" said Bob, "we'vt
always been good pals, we've not hat
rows like Hackett and Black George
and it's a pity we should start now
especially bout woman"
yer right enough there!" agreed
Sam.
Now, we both love ILL.," continue,
Bob, and there was perceptible catcl
in his voice at the word "love," IAN,
we think she cares fer us both jis
the same"
"Yes."
well, II one were to go, the one lef
would most probably have 'er-eh?"
YES" from Sam, with a nod of tn
head.
Who's to go?" asked Bob.
The two men looked at each other
there was silence for moment excep
for the distant laughing-then Sar
felt in his pocket for something an
said:
Yer see this dollar piece? Wei
; 1t may sound bit wrong to spin e.
her. but listen, Beauty. one of us tw
has ter go. I'll throw this coin III
you call. and il yer right I'll pacl
but II yer wrong I'll stay"
Bob bit his lips.
''Is 1t a go?" asked Sam.
, "And the one that goes. does h
take his share?" Bob asked.
HE takes that" answered San
pointing to the chest. III yer ca
right yer have Lil-and / take Il
nugget. but II wrong yer 60 with Il
J nugget and stay with the GAL"
. 1T seems q bit funny"
"But.' interrupted the other. Its