Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-09-03

shstfoN escape from starvation. Nelson
Doiittie declared that he held the same
opinion.
Inc eookee, nettied at their insinua-
tons, eooily informed the gentlemen in
question that there was little probability
OF theif ever leaving the driving camp or
even THO table to continue their journey
" they kept on eating much longer.
| Inc rest OF the party fairly shouted
With laughter. Nelson and Mr.. Wisdom
Redeemed with anger at this unexpected
thrust, and resolved In their hearts to
bate the cookee With an undying hatyed.
Taere was now bond of sympsthy be-
tween them. They would be friends, and
JOIN their mighty inteilects against this
outspoken young stranger.
| Their anger against him biaxed even
mercer when at parting the cook, after
vsinly urging the man OF blushing coun-
tonance TO remain at the camp, had turned,
aud Ia bsntering tone extended to them
the same Invitation.
. Nelson swore q fierce oath, aud staiked
majesticslly out OF the yard without
smother word. The cooks laughter could
be heard even after the little party were
out OF sight OF the camp.
As the party OF drivers swung into the
main road, which now followed down the
stream Tor some distance. they felt that
serious task was before them. Munro and
the knight OF the green sweater argued
/ with their sick comrsde In an atteupt To
persuade him 10 return even then to the
camp which they had lately left.
| They pointed out the difficulties that
they must encounter before reaching
Bison stream, and tried to show him that
twas his duty toreturn. lie would likely
add TO his cold, and as he would be so far
from physician, he might die for all
they could 90 to help him.
But he persisted with all a sick mans
obsttnacy, and fatty refused to return,
"wsii, you're foolish man, that's all
have TO say for you" said Munro at
length, land you will regret your decision
before you get there"
"'rwon't burt you II do retorted The
sick man sngrily; VI have friends In the
Bison stream crew who will look out for
me II can only get there, and don't
know anyone but the cook back heren
Hadn't sou better wait until to-mor-
row and then come through7' suggested
the knight Of the green sweater pacifi-
cslly.
"Dont believe could hud my way
I'm going with you anyway"
"Aii right; that settles Il. Well be a.
easy on you as possible, but you know
we must hustle II we ggt there before
dars"
The road which they were travelling was
quite damp and oysrfiowed In places, al
though tho river was stiil low. The
forest on their right was very dense,
and every Bow and then snow could be
sern under lite shadows.
The san was still shining with all its
former brillisney, bat gentle breeze
whien seemed to wind Its way along the
sparkling river made the heat somsw hat
less oppressive.
As the road heightened they passed
many beautiful places 10 the river. Now
aud then flock Of ducks would be seen
rising from the river, alarmed BY their
sPproaeh.
"Hsrsl V hat Is that sound2 Don't you
bear ii9' cried Munro suddenly.
They all listened.
"well, III be besti" exclaimed the
knight OF the green sweater. "lt's down
the river further. RS strange sound to
hear in the woods at any rate. II didn't
know better, I should sag IL was crowd
OF boys rafting tin boiler"
"Or q team wagon full of tin ware" re-
marked Mr. wisdom's brother.
Bot as the sound was drawing nearer,
they all sat down and waited. Presently
around the turn In the road bobned tire
form OF a short man Ia red sweater, q
large cow boy hat upon his head, a
thoughtful look upon his face, and long
stsu med pipe ia his mouth. He was a
fierce looking little man, youthful, a. his
scanty must ache plainly indicated, but
ambitious TO become a successful guide.
He was Lost In thought, planning fu-
ture sporting camp perhaps. At any rate
be nd not see the llttie party by the road
side uniil be was almost upon them.
But IL was bis load that interested the
spectators. In one hand he bore frying
pan aud large tin dipper; In the OIL her
several tin pans and huge teapot. He
had to stretch up as far as possible to keep
the teapot from humping on the ground,
and the tin pans Topped up and down as
he walked, humping on the teapot at
every step. This explained the strange
noises that had been heard, and the whole
party was conyulsed with laughter as he
approached.
"Hsllo. Jack, is this your job for the
season." called out one Of the party, who
was we'll acquainted with the would-be-
guido.
TIE new conner had been on the point
Of speaking. lie looked as if be were
about TO say something funny. But he
didn't. This untimely question dissi-
mated his smile, aud left an angry frown
In It's place. He passed on without
word, and the little party sat there and
laughed until the sound of his clsnkiDg