The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-02-04


don't seem to remember that there i
something else ia the world. &
Furious at this solf-assertion on tie
part Of the tinsmith's son, jack Hornex,
with his salchel full Of those pluas
that grown folks namely. dollaAs
and cents took his way homeward.
He took the lonely shore road as tie
shortest way, but after = few moments
he felt that he had not done wisely.
There we're dangerous cnaractess
about, and lie was known to have ca
with him.
A certain apprehension Of evil seizesl
him, and the sound Of steps behind hifl
made him shiver A moment more twp
men came up with him.
Good evening. Mr. Homer sal
one.
Good evening, said the rich M
hurrying on.
You mightas well stop. Jack Ho}
ner, said the man who had not yet al
dressed him. We viii have to make
you, else. We want that little satchel
and whatever else you have about you
You'll not get it, said Homer. He
crammed his hand into his pistol pocket
and pulled out the weapon he always
carried there. Il was wrenched from
his hand in a moment. He roared far
help; the wind seemed to snatch his
voice away from him.
The next thing he knew his hands
aud feet were tied, and they we're roll
ing him over on the sand as they robbed
him Of watch and chain, diamond
pin-all that was upon him. Suddenly
lie recognized their faces.
@Ahl / thought / knew You, you two
rascalsl' he said. You're the Barker
boys.'
He could have done no more impru-
dent thing.
Il say, Tom, said one of the men;
"out therein the quiclzsand is the place
for him. No danger there. Dead men
tell no tales
Again Horner roared, but they were
carrying him toward the shore. His
end had come. He tried to pray. He
thought Of wife and daughter. Life
seemed very sweet to him, and they
were going to take It from him.
Heave him; he'll sink like shot
just here, said one Of them.
But his words ended in a howl of ag-
ony. He fell, dropping Horner's feet
Then the TWO rascals lay PROSTATE, and
he saw Jim bending over him.
I'm unite you, Mr.. Horner, said he.
" Dad aud heard you, aud guessed
what had haprened We brought a
couple Of bits Of iron with us that set
tied the hal for those fellows. And
now dad viii go for the officers. while
stand guard don't think I've quite
finished them.
Great heaven, Jim my life was not
wor.h penny when yon came. said
Horncr. They we're going to throw
me into the quicksands Old friend,
and he turned TO Jerry. you and your
boy have saved my life
Thank Godl- said the tinsmith. 4
lid not think we'd be in time.
Why, Eliza, your pa is coming up
he path arm in arm with Jerry Pine.
said Mrs. Horner, who. anxious
about her husband. was looking from
.he window; aud in q minute more
Eliza saw the sight herself.
Ja,k Horner was very pale, but his
'yes had look in them his wife had
lardly seen since they came from
Wooden Row TO live in the villa.
You've been within an inch Of losing
Tour father, Eliza. he said to his
laughter. Your Jim and his father
ayed me- ia never been home again
Use. learned a lesson that minute
When looked death in the face. T.
'ye thought too much ofmoney lately.
= Take her, Jack, il You love each
'ther, and may God bless you both.
Then the two old me casped hands
md renewed their friendship.