Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-04-25

GOOD.
Before l had ceased chuckling owe,
the sheriff's indignant declaration O
the canons of etiquette heard Mr.. Cul
lens voice demanding to know wha
the trouble was. 1t was quickly explain
ed to him that had escaped. He al
once gave them permission to search hii
Car and went in with the sheriff ant
the cowboys Apparently Madge went
in, too, for in moment I heard Camp
say in low voice:
1.-TWO of you fellows get down below
where you can't be seen. Evidently that
cuss isn't here, but he's likely to come
by and by. If so, nab him if you can,
and if you can't fire two shots. Mosely,
are you heeled?'
"Do chaw terbaccy?" asked Mosely
ironically, clearly insulted at the sug-
gestion that he would travel without a
gun.
''Then keep sharp lookout and listen
to everything you hear, especially the
whereabouts Of some letters. If you can
spot their lay, crawl out and get word
to me at once. Now, under you go be-
fore they come out. :"
| heard two men drop into the gravel
close alongside of where 1 lay and then
crawl under the truck Of 21S They
weren't moment too soon, for the next
instant / heard two or three people
jump on to the platform and Albert
Cullen's voice drawl Jaw, by Jove,
what's the row." Camp not enlighten-
ing them, Lord Rallies suggested that
they get on the car to find out, and the
three did so. A moment later the sheriff
came to the door and told Camp that ]
was not to be found.
Il told you this was the last place to
look for the cuss, Mr.. Camp" he said
"We've just disconnected the lady for
nothin "
Then we must search elsewhere, "
said Camp. Come on, boys. ="
The sheriff turned and made another
elaborate apology for having had to
trouble the lady.
/ heard Madge tell him that he hadn't
troubled her at all, and then, as the
cowboys and Camp walked off, she add
ed, And, Mr.. Gunton, / want to thank
you for reproving Mr.. Camps swear
ing
"Thank you, miss" said the sheriff
'We fellers are little rough at times,
but we know what's due to lady"
Papa" said Madge as soon as he
was out of hearing, "the sheriff is the
most beautiful swearer ever heard"
For awhile there was silence round |
The station. / suppose the party in els
we're comparing notes, while the two
cowboys and l had the best reasons for
being quiet. Presently, however, the
men came out of the car and jumped on /
he platform. Madge evidently follow
ID them to the door, for she called, |
Please let me know the moment any
hing happens or you learn something ~
Better go to bed, Madgy," Albert
,alled. You'll only worry, and it's
Lfter 3. -
Il couldn't sleep if l tried, " she an
wered.
Their footsteps died away in mo-
nent, and heard her close the door of
rs. In a few moments she opened it
gain, and, stepping down to the sta
ion platform, began to pace up and
own it. If had only dared, could
ave put my finger through the crack
I the flanls and touched her foot as
be walked over my head, but was
fraid it might startle her into shrek,
nd there was no explaining to her
that it meant without telling the cow
oys how close they were to their quarry.
Madge hadn't walked from one end
the platform to the other more than
lree or four times when I heard some
ne coming. She evidently heard it al.
J, Tor she said:
II began to be afraid you hadn't I'M
erstood me. :"
81 thought you told me to see first if
were needed" said voice that even ,
lie distance and the planks did not pre- !
mt me from recognizing as that of /
ord Rallies.
eyes" said she, "You are sure you I
IN be spared?"
81 couldn't be Of the slightest use"
id Rallies. getting on to the platform {
I'd joining Madge. cts MS black as
TX everywhere, and / don't think
lere's anything TO be done till day
ght.
Then I'm glad you came back, for l
ally want to say somcthing--to ask
e greatest favor of you. " -
lyon only have to tell me what it I
F." said his lordship.
Even that is very hard, = said Madge.
If-if- oh, I'm afraid l haven't the
urage after all. -
pm be glad to do anything l can. L
at 's-well-oh, dear, l can't Let's I,
ak little, while think how to put
They began to walk, which took a
eight eff my mind, as | had been
reed to hear every word said thus far
id was dreading what might follow,
nee | was perfectly helpless to warn
EN-. The platform was built around
e station and il moment they We're
t of hearing. .
Before many seconds were over how
cr. they had walked round the build
2. and | heard Lord Rallies say: a
You really don't mean that he's in
lied you?'
THAT is just what do mean, " cried Y