Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-03

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planned the circumstances to her. She
had already heard Bills description OF
Ovens accident and of her part In the
church building schemes. There was
silence for a few moments as she stood
looking at the beautiful pony.
.What q shame the poor child should
have to part with the dear little crea-
turer' she said in q low tone to her
husband. Then, turning to the stran-
ger. she said in clear, sweet tones:
'What do you ask for himT He
hesitated and then said, lifting his hat
awkwardly in salute, Il was just re-
markin' how that pinto would fetch
$50 down into Montana; but, seem az
lady is inquirin', I'll put him down e
$125."
'Too much" she said promptly; .-far
too much, is 1t not, Bill?"
'Well," drawled Bill, III 'twere .
fellar as was used to ladies he'd offer
you the pinto. but he's too pizen mean
even to come down to the even hum
dred"
The Yankee took him up quickly.
"Waal, IL were 50 blanked pardon.
madam" taking OF his hat" used to
ladies as some folks would like to think
themselves, I'd buy that there pinto
and make present Of it to this here
lady as stands before me-" Bill twist
ed uneasily
4sBut / amt goin' to be mean. I'll
put that pinto In for the even money
for the lady If any man cares to put up
the stuff"
'sWell, my dear" said the Hon. Fred,
with bow, I'VE cannot well let that
gage he.'' She turned and smiled at
him, and the pinto was transferred to
the Ashley stables, to Bills Outsp0ken
delight who declared he couldn't have
faced the music III that there pinto had
gone across the line" confess, how
ever, was somewhat surprised at the
ease with which Hi escaped his wrath,
and my surprise was in no way lessen
ed when saw later in the evening the
two partners with the stranger taking
a quiet drink out of the same bottle
with evident mutual admiration and
delight.
You're an Al corker, you are! I'll
be blanked If you amt bird-a singin
bird, regular canary" heard 81 say
to Bill.
But BilPs only reply was long, slow
wink which passed into frown - p
caught my eye. My suspaeaon was
aroused that the sale Of the pinto might
bear investigation, and this AuspaciOo
was deepened when Gwen next week
gave me rapturous account Of how
splendidly Bill had disposed Of the
pinto. showing me bills for $50. =
INV look Of Amusement Gwen replied:
You see, he must have got then
bidding against each other, ana -
sides. Bill says pintos are going up.
Light began to dawn upon me, bue
I only answered that I knew they haA
risen very considerably in value with
in month. The extra fifty was BilpA
l was not present to wttnem the m
fishing of Bills blur. but was told thae
when Bill made his way throash tho
crowded aisle and laid his $50 on the
schoolhouse desk the look Of disgust.
surprise and finally OF pleasure o.
Robbie's face was worth hundreo
more. But Robbie was ready and put,
down his 5000 with the single remark:
AYE, ye're no as daft as ye lookg
mid roars Of laughter from all.
Then the Pilot, with eyes ana race
shining. rose and thanked them all,
but when he told Of how the little gi5
in her lonely shack in the hills Thought
SO much of the church that she gave
up for it her beloved pony, her ono
possession, the light from his eyee
glowed in the eyes Of all.
Go be continued)
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