Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-03
CHAPTER XIX.


That afternoon the breeze swerved
round from the south. bringing vague
threats Of rain. About 3 o'clock Alan,
his uncle and his mother and father
were out in the front yard looking a,
the house with view to making some
alterations that had been talked OF fol
several years past.
Il never had my way in anything be-
fore" Mrs. Bishop was running on in
the please voice Of happy child, AN
I'm glad you are goin' TO let me this
once. want the new room to jut out
on this side from the parlor an have a
bay window, an we must cut a wide
foldin' door between the two rooms.
Then the old veranda comes down, all
the new one must have a double floor,
like Colonel Sprague's on the river, ex-
cept ours will have round, white col
umns instead o. square, II they do cost
a trifle more"
She knows what she wants" said
Bishop, with one of his infreuucnt
smiles, IAN ] reckon we'd save little
to lei her boss the job ef she don't
bender the carpenters by too much
talk. j don't want EN- to put in a stick
o. lumber that amt the best"
I I'm glad she's going TO have her
way" said Alan. shes wanted bet
ter house for twenty years, and she de-
serves It,
81 don't believe in sech fine feath-
ers, said Bishop argumentatively. "I'd
Il leetle ruther wait till we see whether
Wilson's a-goin' to put that road
through. Then we could afford to put
on dab or two o. style | don't llnow
but I'd move down TO Atlanta an live
alongside o. Bill an wear Il clawham-
MGR coat an clicked cravat fer a
change"
Then you nought run fer the legis-
latur'," spoke up Abner Daniel, who
had been an amused listener AN git
up law 10 pen up mad dogs at the
dangerous part O. the yeer. All. I've
always thought you'd be a ornament
tC the giddy whirl down thar William
was ever bit as green as you are when
he fust struck the town. But he had
the advantage o. GROWN up an sorter
ripenin' with the place. II nd be hard
on you at yOre time O. Lie"
At this juncture Alan called their at
tention to a hOrseman far down the
road. 1T looks like Ray Miller's
mare" he remarked. This Is one of
his busy days. He can't be coming to
fish,"
Railroad News" suggested Abner.
IT'S a pity you hain't connected by
telegraph"
They were all now sure that It was
Miller, and with no little curiosity they
moved nearer the gate.
by gum, he's been givin' his mare
the LASH" said Abner. She's fairly
kivered with froth."
Hello, young mani" Alan called out
as Miller dismounted at a hitching post
Just outside the fence and fastened his
bride rein. Glad to see you. Come
in"
Miller bowed and smiled as he
opened the gate and came forward to
shake hands.
we are certainly glad you came,
Mr., Miller" said Mrs. Bishop, with all
her quaint cordiality. Ever since that
day in the Office I've wanted a chance
TO show you how much we appreciate
what you done fer us. Brother Alb will
bear me out when | say we speak OF
II mighty nigh ever day"
Miller wore an ineXpressible look OF
embarrassment, which he tried to lose
In the act Of shaking hands all round
the group, but his platitudes fell to the
ground. Abner, the closest observer
among them, already had his brows
drawn together as he pondered Millers
unwonted lack OF ease.
Bring any fishing tackle?" asked !,
Alan.
No, didn't" said the lawyer, jerk
Ing himself to that subject awkwardly.
The truth is, ! only ran out for lit
tie ride. I've got to get back"
Then II is business, as brother Alb
said" put in Mrs. Bishop tentatively.
Miller lowered his eyes to the ground
md then raised them TO Alan's face.
Yes, it's railroad business" said Alb
ler. his voice vibrant with suspense.
And it's not favorable" said Alan
Il can see that by your
ooks."
Miller glanced at his mare and dashed
he leg OF his top boots with his rid
ng whip. mo; have bad news, but
is not about the railroad could
lave written, but thought I'd better
ome myself"
"Adele!" gasped Mrs. Bishop. you {
ave heard