The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-06-06

he sat down near where he had laid
his clothes.
Rosaiter now been to realize the
condition of his O.a garments.
II believe III to wiring my
things out" he ...Arlked, "and let
them dry in the sgn," and he pro-
ceeded forthwith put this scheme
into execution.
For space little was said, the two
brothers abseptly watching the va
grant as he spread his worn articles
OF apparel upon the grass. Finally
the elder spoke up quickly.
How'd you happen along just as
you did?" he inquired.
"oh, l was having nap over yon-
der" answered Rossiter, waving his
hand in the direction of the elm I'M
der which he had been reclining, and
heard your brother shout"
Having a nap eh7" this with con-
siderable surprise, as though the
speaker could not understand the
philosophy of a mid-morning indul-
gence of that character.
Yes, but"-with swift shift of
the topic of conversation-"you
haven't told me what was the trouble [
with you out there" and Rossiter
nodded towards the water.
"Oh, cramp caught me. | must
have been too warm when went in.
1t doubled me all up on one side,
and l called to Jim, who was pad
dim about in shallow water. He ran
out onto the bank scarf stiff, and be-
gan yellin' like mad. It's darn luclC
he did, guess"
At this the younger broth =
laughed foolishly.
SAY" continued the elder, ~ I've
done me blamed good turn
Don't mention it," said Il siter
interrupting him.
But, by gosh, I'm goin' CT ed
the young man. "What do on AXE
me for? Now, as l say, Y re Ion
me a good turn. and I'd Ike o e.
you one, if you'll let me-
lie looked at Rossiter Up lin ".
WELL" said the latte
you're in hard IT. <, at 700
No offense meant"
Rossiter lowered b ey ;,
Suppose 1 amp" id e.
SCOT anythin' o. al ?"
II had an offer is )?ni Ig."
"Somethin' thu yo' car ah'.utf"
II can't say II s." y
"Come alon. nth rs the I" Ia
With sudde mt lsi tic our Of
! .ot ,r al ,ter \
nd Jim ne me- g. > .op- kin. {
We've just co: is ,rnin'
rom Fallsburgh tov e. river
where we live, and are goip alto the
ountry this afternoon. Fine place, G
ully grub md all that. A chum .
mine was to have been along, but
e backed out at the last minute, so
III be all o. k, won't it, Jim?"
"Sure!" exclaimed the boy. s.
Rossiter was more than surprised "
this spontaneous proposal. He
as not accustomed to gratitude, be
nd that he should inspire anyone :.
18th enough confidence to suggest ~
lch an arrangement struck him ~
it'll something like amazement. 10
ut the more he meditated upon the ar
digestion the more tempting it was be
him. Three weeks and a half had TT
It to elapse before the first of Octo- fe,
r. II he should decide to return in
I'd accept the offer made by his 3;
Others acquaintance, here was an
'ening which would enable him to sP
back with little money in his ie'
cket, doubtless more than he could I'LL
IN as a hostler. ne
Its mighty good of you to men ret
IN such thing" said he. "Are boz
u sure you really mean it?" the
Mean it," echoed the young man
well, 1 guess!" sAa
Then I'm with you'll" exclaimed 10
sister, surprised the instant he had
oxen at his own earnestness and -
cision.
MY names Joe Becraft," said the
ung man, "and this is my brother 1
n" 0dt
Mine is Philip Rossiter-Phil, If an,
u like" said the vagabond, and lof
IN he was suddenly conscious that ind
had given his full name for the ass
IT time in three years. Ross he
been accustomed to call himself
en- there was any question of 1ur
nifty. -
Is it a good omen" he asked him
{, cor is it but the beginning of
,ther failure?" T
tho
Continued next week bus