Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-12-31

He ecds lying fiat ON the ground.
planned the circumstances to her. She
had already heard Bill's description of
Ovens accident and of her part in the
church building schemes. There was
silence for few moments as she stood
looking at the beautiful pony
"What shame the poor child should
have to part with the dear little crea-
turev' she said in a low tone to her
husband Then, turning to the stran-
ger, she said in clear, sweet tones:
What do you ask for himY' He
hesitated and then said, lifting his hat
awkwardly in salute, Il was just re-
markin' how that pinto would fetch
$3.50 down into Montana; but, seem as
a lady Is inquirin'. I'll put him down to
1925
TOO much" she said promptly; 'far
too much, is it not, Bill?"
WELL" drawled Bill, 'if 'twere a
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.
s'Waal, il | were so BANKED pardon,
madam, taking off 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.
"But / amt goin' to be mean. I'll
put that pinto in for the even money
for the lady IL any man cares to put up
| the stuff
'Well, my dear" said the Hon. Fred,
| with bow. 1--WE cannot well let that
gage lie." She turned and smiled at
/ him, and the pinto was transferred to
! the Ashley stables, to Bills outspoken
4 delight, who declared he couldn't have
faced the music IF that there pinto had
gone across the line" / confess, how
i ever, was somewhat surprised at the
ease with which Hi escaped his wrath,
and my surprise was in no way lessen
"a when saw later in the evening the
two partners with the stranger taking
quiet drink out Of the same bottle
4 with evident mutual admiration and
delight.
you're an Al corker, you are. I'll
be blanked if you amt a bird-a singin
bird. a reg'lar canary" heard iii say
TO Bill.
But Bills only reply was a long, SLOW
wink which passed into frown as hs
caught my eye. My suspicion was
aroused that the sale of the pinto nigh
bear investigation, and this suspicion
was deepened when Gwen next weel
gave me a rapturous account of how
splendidly Bill had disposed of thu
pinto, showing me bills for 500. II
my look of amazement Gwen replied:
sYou see, he must have got then
bidding against each other, and be
sides, Bill says pintos are going up
Light began to dawn upon me, bu
/ only answered that | knew they ha
risen very considerably in value Will
In d month. The extra fifty was Billi
was not present to witness the III
ishing OF Bills bluff, but was told ths
J. when Bill made his way through tn
crowded aisle and laid his $3.50 on th
schoolhouse desk the look of DISCUS
surprise and finally Of pleasure Q
: Robbie,s face was worth hundre
Y 7 more. But Robbie was ready and pl
down his 5000 with the single remarl
= "Aye. we're no as daft as ye look
I mid roars of laughter from all.
7 Then the Pilot, with eyes and fa'
= shining, rose and thanked them q
but when he told Of how the little 81
!, ia her lonely shack In the hills thoug
So much of the church that she ga
n M for it her beloved pony, her o.
q possession, the light from bis ey
z, glowed in the eyes Of all.
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