The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-07-14

49, promenaders, into the Office.
E6E8 anxious to escape being spo-
ken to by any one. But here several jo-
vial men from the mountains who
knew him intimately gathered around
him and began to make laughing re
marks about his dress.
You look fer the world like q dirt
dauber." This comparison to a kind
of black wasp came from Pole Baker,
a tall. heavily built farmer. with an
enormous head, thick eyebrows and
long. shaggy hair. He lived on Bish-
ops farm and had been brought up
with Alan. I'll be derned eff you
amt nimble on yore feet. though. I've
seed ytu cut the pigeon wing over on
Messy creek with them big. strappin'
gals fore you had yore sights as high
as these town folks"
Its that thar vest that gifts me-"
said another. II reckon it's cut low
so you won't drap saft victuals on it,
bur ] guess you don't do much eatin'
with that collar On. 1t don't look like
yorc Adams apple could stir a peg un
der It."
With a good natured reply and n
laugh he did not feel, Alan hurried out
of the office and Up to his room. where
he had left his lamp burning. Ray
burn Miller's hat and light overcoat
were on the bed. Alan sat down in
II of the stiff backed, split bottom
chairs and stared straight in front of
him. Never in his life bad he suffered
as he was now suffering. He could see
no hope ahead: the girl he loved was
lost TO him. Her father had heard of
the foolhardiness of old man Bishop
and. like many another well meaning
parent. had determined to save his
daughter from the folly of marrying a
penniless man who had doubtless in
herited his fathers lack of judgment
and caution.
There was n rap or the closed door.
and Immediately afterward Rayburn
Miller turned the knob and came In.
His kindly glance swept the face of
his friend. and he said. with forced
lightness:
Il don't want to bore you. old man.
but | just had TO follow you. saw
from your looks as you left the ball
room that something was wrong, aud
| am afraid | know what 1t is. You
see, Captain Barclay is a rough. out
spoken man. and he made n remark
the other day which reached me. |
wasn't sure it was true. so | didn't
mention it: but | reckon my informant
knew what he was talking about"
Alan nodded despondently. II asked
her to so to church with me tomorrow
night. She was awfully embarrassed
and finally told me of her fathers OBJ
jcctions."
81 think | know what fired the old
devil up" said Miller.
You do?"
"Yes. 1t was that mistake of your
father. AS | told you. the colonel is
as mad as a wet hen about the whole
thing. He's got "A rope tied to every
nickel he's got. and he intends to leave
Dolly 4 good deal of money. He thinks
Frank Hillhouse Is just the thing. He
shows that as plain as day. He no
ticcd how frequently you came TO see
Dolly and scented danger ahead and
put his foot down on il, Just
as fathers have been doing ever since
the flood. My dear boy. you've got a
bitter pill 10 take. but you've got { o
swallow 1t like a man. You've reached
a point where two roads fork. 1t is
for you to decide which one you'll
Alan made no reply. Rayburn Mil
Ter lighted Il cigar and began TO smoke
steadily.
ITS none of my business Miller
burst out suddenly. but I'm friend
enough of yours to feel this thing like
the devil. However. | don't know
to say. | only wish | knew how
far you've one into it."
Alan smiled mechanically.
IF you can't look at me and see how
far I've gone. you are blind" he said.
Il don't mean that" replied Miller.
II was wondering how far you had
yourself-oh. hang it,
made love and all hat sort of thing"
1--we never spoken TO her on the sub
Alan informed him gloomily.
Good, good! Splendid!'
Alan stared in surprise.
II don't understand" he said. "She
is, | thiEk she knows
how feel. and have hoped that
Never mind about that" interrupted
Miller laconically. There is a chance
for both of you if you'll turn square
like sensible human beings and
loot the facts in the face"
You mean
THAT IL will be stupid. childish i'd
fer either or both of you to let
this thing spoil your lives"