Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-24


at the very first turn.
Charlie believed Brand mad been
waiting for him; his manner seemed
TO declare 1t.
What could he want2
There was something so exceeding
audacious about the fellows game
that Charlie was forced 10 admire his
nerve, even though ne felt angry with
him at the same time because he had
deceived Airline.
Capt. Brand-as we may still call
the old rogue through courtesy,
though well aware that this was not
! his right name-Capt Brand had evil
IDENTIFY made up his mind that the
time had come for a plain under
standing with this young fellow who
courted Airline.
He had fortified himself for the in
terview with various rotations caicu-
lated, according 10 his way Of think
ing, to put courage into a man
So he had kept watch. waiting for
Stuart TO appear
And doubtless his particular thirst
needed attention at frequent inter
walls.
Charlie saw al a glance the man
was hardly himself. as usual, when
the liquor was in the wit went out
He might have preferred avoiding
the interview if given his choice, since
no good could come OF II save 10
let this man understand they were
deadly foes. Sut Brand intercepted
aim. and appeared TO be decidedly in
earnest.
Charlie knew no reason Why he
should run away He believed he
could give the fellow as sood as he
sent. Roland for an Oliver, and per
haps find a chance TO pick up some
information.
II occurred TO Charlie at that mo
ment how much Of truth there might
he in the old saying to the effect that
whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad
Capt. Brand exhibited fair sam
Die OF it; he was not only mad. but
slightly inebriated: Tot enough TO in
terfere with his utterance, but 10
muddle his wits bit. and render him
incautious-
OF a truth, whisky has ere this. (
PLAYED the deuce with the most Won
derful plans that were ever conceived /
in the minds of men.
Charlie could not refuse the horny !
palm offered to him. 1t had served /.
its owner many a good turn, and also !
brought him into much trouble
Il want to see you. Stuart-very (
nportant-couldn't wait till morning. !
Come this way. if you please Know /
it's late, but won't detain you long. (
Must get it OF my mind"
So Charlie, obliging always. went (
with him.
Brand had his eye on couple of /
chairs in a corner where they would /
be isolated.
What he had 10 say was of pri-
vate nature. and admitted OF no 4
eavesdropper. nor would it have been
safe for any curious person to have
loitered near while he was in this
chaotic condition of mind.
Prudence does rot ally itself with
the indulgence in strong drink.
All" said the other. dropping into
a seat. with the air of weary man.
fairly well loaded, this is something
like comfort, Stuart. I've learned. in
my long and wearisome exile, the
value of taking it easy while you
may. Trouble flies fast enough as it
is. By the way. excuse me, but
quite neglected to ask you to join
me in having something"
Thanks. | should have declined
anyway"
Then no harm done. Now. of
course. you wonder what I've button
holed you for"
Naturally So"
Cant you guess?"
..Too tired to make the effort to-
night; besides. I'm not good at
conundrums.
"Ha, ha, this is a conundrum sure
enough consider all girls puzzles
Then it is about-h'm-your
daughter?"
About sweet Airline. sure enough
As a fond parent I am, of course.
solicitous concerning her future. and
especially since she viii in due time
wish TO give up the obedience she has
so willingly shown toward my author
ity. aud assume the sacred relation
of wife toward some bright young
man. That solicitude, my dear Stuart,
brings me to critical moment in
my career-brings me in contact with
you"
Charlie pretended to be dense; he
even assumed surprise and perpleS-
ity.
How can your future concern me,
Cent p-ard 81 he asked