Evening star., 1903-09-12
FOUR LITTLE INDIANS
Or, How Carroll 'Got Even"
BY ELLA NARY COATES.
Copyright. 1902. BY Henry T. Co.te. 4 Coz
CHAPTER XIV.

| CAAPTER XIV.
But 1t did seem rather cold -biooded jus,
| to stop it all IN that summary fashion
Somehow. they had grown to think OF
themselves as really. truly Indians. and to
throw the whole thing over without sc
much as saying goodbye to themselves
hardly seemed the polite thing to do. A,
least that was what they all agreed, and
| Billy s inventive brain was called upon to
| furnish plan by which the grand finale
| could be made with becoming dignity and
a certain amount OF amusement.
Billy, filled with pride. acknowledged
| modestly that he felt himself capable OF
| supplying them with what they wished
but demanded little while to think 1,
| over in all its bearings.
| I'm sleep on It," he remarked in a very
important manner.
And the sleeping on it accomplished won
ders, for in the morning he had a full
| fedged plan all ready for them. and. in
| point Of ingenuity. it certainly did credit
to his inventive genius. 1t had taken him
| good, long time to think 1t out and ar
| range all the details. but he was equal to
| the task. The whole idea, when each part
was properly adjusted in place. seemed to
| Billy perfect masterpiece and one of
| which he could be justly proud There
was just the proper amount of excitement
In it, and 1t would give the coup de grace
to the grand tribe Of Sioux Indians in a
most finished way.
| He sat on the top of the wood pile after
breakfast and explained the whole plan to
| the eager, listening group that clustered
| around him. Exclamations Of admiration
| and stifled amusement greeted each point
| as 1t was brought forward. and at the
| end. with one accord, they gave a pierc-
| ing yell of delight.
You certainly have got a bralnr' cried
Carroll, filled with admiration That's a
dandy scheme!'
Peggy was dancing UP and down exclt-
edly. Come on; come on. Let's start right
away. I'm crazy to begin!"
Up in the nursery the busy fingers were
soon at work putting on heavy coats Of
war paint.
Put on lots of black That means we're
on the warpath for sure directed Carroll.
as he scrutinized the effect of a huge star
on his left cheek
And all the feathers you can stick in,'
added Billy.
They had made themselves headdresses
of feathers some time before. and now ex-
ira feathers were stuck at random in these
wherever there was the slightest chance.
The effect when all was completed, was
very ludicrous.
Gathering up the war clubs tomahawks
bows and arrows, the four chiefs, headed
by Black Hawk. crept stealthily down tho
back stairs, reconnoitered a moment at the
half-open kitchen door. and then made
dash for the open air with blood-curdling
howis
Land sakes!' gasped Ellen. dropping the
dish she was washing. as the whirlwind
swept past her, brandishing their murder
Gus weapons in her face.
The band Of red men rushed through the
open stable door and out into the barnyard,
where James was rubbing down one Of the
horses. For a minute they surrounded
him. whooping and yelling. then. with Car
roll leading. they disappeared around a cor
ner of the chicken house and crawled out
through hole in the barn yard fence.
In field back of Mr.. Mason's property
there stood little old log cabin that had
a tiyY1n fba n luz 1fr1c Y,Iooa
OF negro family who worked on the prop
erty of Mr.. Mason's neighbor. The family
had moved away years ago, and the house
had never been occupied since.
Toward this building Carroll made his
way, quietly now. and with the utmost
caution. Not word was spoken as ali
four skulked single file along the fence.
darting quickly from tree to tree as If
When. within a short distance of the
house, Carroll uttered a warning "Hist!'
and fell fiat on his face in the stubble
of the field. The others followed his ex-
ample without a sound.
Then commenced curious sight. Wrig-
Cling and twisting and squrming, they
wormed their bodies along over the ground
regardless of soiled garments or scratched
hands. It was hard work and they pro-
ceeded very slowly, but the distance was
at last.
Carroll raised himself to his knees, and
took a survey of the situation. Finding
to the others to do the same. Reckoning |
cautiously to them he led the way to one |
side of the house where the brick chimney |
jutted out. making a small corner Here |
they huddled together and held a brief |
council of war in whispered tones.
The pale faces are asleep; they are not |
cooking for the Sioux war Chiefs" grunted |
Black Hawk with as fierce scowl he
could assume.
Red Dogs fingers are all ready TO take
he scalps of the coward pale face war
-iors." remarked that brave. boastfuly.
"Ugh!' came in a hoarse whisper from
XIII ll-all-the-peop,e. who wishedto take part
n the conversation, but could think of
nothing to say.
Not a smile passed over the rigid face Of
Black Hawk as he continued:
The pale face dogs shall be destroyed.
There shall not one go home to tell the
ale of the valiant deeds of the brave Black
Hawk and his brother, the mighty Chief
Red Dog"
mo, sireer' chimed In Hit-em-again,
iercely. We'll kill EN- all dead"
Red Dog frowned slightly. The words OF
Jared upon his sense Of the
Lrtistic. He addressed himself to Black
Hawk.
1.-The words Of my brother are true. Let
ny brother send scout to find out how
many warriors are within the wigwam of
he pale faces. -
Black Hawk turned to KilI-all-the-peopie.
Go" he said sternly. Look in all the
racks and windows you come to, and find
at how many men inside"
But" began Kill-all-the-people.
Black Hawk clapped his hand over her
Mouth.
"Siience!' he Kissed sternly. "A word
nd the pale face dogs who sleep with one
We open will be upon u.s. Then he stopped
nd whispered few words in her ear.
With a nod of comprehension and low
runt Kiil-all-the- people glided around the
orner of the house. In few minutes she
ras back again.
There are loads of the pale-face dogs"
'as the report given in a very impressive
ianner. "The place Is full of them; they ,
re all lying on the floor sound asleep 1 ,,
card them all snoring" :
"Good!' grunted Black Hawk, with the =
lintest suspicion of a smile. Their scalps
ill look well on the ridge poles of the wig :
ans of the Sioux :
Let my brother give the word. and we :
i'll fall upon them in their might and
ipe them off of the face Of the EARTH" said !,
ed Dog majestically. folding his arms in
naughty manner. |
RED Dog is a mighty Chief replied Z
lack Hawk, "and the pale-faces did not :
, well to make him angry. Let him fol- y
W when Black Hawk makes the cry Of a
.reech owl. The pale-face dogs who are
J brave as papooses will not know what
AS hit 'em when they feel the tomahawks
Red Dog and Black Hawk on their scalp
cks.''
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