Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-22

LnaCS uOln HIS loVSl D06L to TatSS AlS head up."
 Telfare turned pale. He looked as If he were about to fall.
 You came to bring a challenger he gasped.
 well, I've come to do some'n'," said Truitt evasively. "It looks powerful like you've got to take prompt action in the matter You've made fine speeches all over the state about the equality O men, an it would be a big joke on you to have it get out that your blood was too rich to come up agin one O the most honorable young men in the state O Georgia, jest be- case his daddy went wrong"
 Telfare sank into his leather cushion ed chair. He was very nervous. and his pallor had extended even to his white hands.
 "who is the-the man that is dis! satished?" he faltered.
 Me- said Truitt simply.
 Your The governor could only stare in bewilderment.
 ''Yes, me, Bas Truttt of the Forty second Georgia, under Colonel H. F. Pierson. My records all right. At least eff it hain't, you kin show why it hafn't Yes, I've come here fer some sort O settlement, an I'm goin' to have it, or I'll turn the governor O Georgia across my knee an spank i'm black an blue. No dern, fiuted shtrted skunk kin insult a brave, pure hearted friend O mine an leave i'm writhin' under, 1t, an go off an chuckle, jest beca'se of dimsy excuse like you put up to him. No, siree; you've got to git move on you. What would advise is a gentlemanly apology" Apology? You must be out of your mind, sir," said Telfare angrijy. "I can't send an apology to that man." "You say you cayn't, you pup" thun- dered Truitt. Stand up! What you settin' down ferT' And Truitt actual l ly took the governor by the ear and twisted it as he raised him, squirming like an eel, to his feet. How do you l like that, curse your Telfare, beside himself with fear and 1 excitement, tore Truitt's hand from his l smarting ear and furiously rang the | silver bell on his desk. The servant in the hall quickly appeared. Gall policeman" Telfare panted. "There's one on the corner" By gum! hadn't calculated on that move O yore'n," said Truitt coolly "I reckon the cop I'll slap me in jail, but l I've always heard they feed purty well thar, an I'm as hungry as a bear" l Telfare made no reply. Truttt was between him and the door or he would l undoubtedly have made his escape As it was, he only stood at his desk, white as death and quivering from head to l foot.
 | There was chatter of feet in the hall. l and policeman, rather slight of build and head shorter than the noun taineer, entered hastily.
 Whats the trouble, governorr' he l asked.
 Telfare swallowed and was about to speak when TrCitt broke in. "Oh, it | hain't nothin', young feller, but, a lit | tie lection dispute me m Telfare had, He fell agin that bell accidentally jest l now, an that flat nosed A-rahb lowed I he was bein' assassinated an run fer | you. Do you reckon yo're big enough | to keep anybody in yore beat from bein injuredW
 The officer looked up at the gaunt mountaineer towering over him and then at Telfare, who seemed unable to speak.
 "That-that nigger said Governor Tel fare wanted me- the policeman stam- mered.
 ''Well, he's got dern bad judgment eff he'd want you in time O need. Are you married man?"
 'sYes."
 "Carry any life insuranceY
 'No, don't, but what's that got to-
 ''Well"-Truitt stroked his beard-tI believe I'll take pity on yore widow. thought at fust I'd mash you 'twixt my thumb an forefnger, but I won't. Git out O here. I've got some'n' private to say to Telfare."
 The officer, with flushed face, looked from one to the other of the two men, his inquiring glance resting last on the white, rigid countenance of Telfare. But the governor seemed to have actually lost his presence of mind and could only stare blankly.
 'I jest wanted to- ax you, Telfare, how you felt about havin the whole | IuluS WItL ug III LAIC ACWSpdpCASs ALu- it said in the pause T know mighty nigh ever newspaper reporter in the state an some adj'inin' states. They will print anything I give lem. We got sorter chummy at our last reunion. Yes, they will publish my side of this, an of course you'll have chance to have yore say. As fur as I'm concern. ed, I'd rally like to have it git around to all the veteran camps in the state. Most of lem know Bas Truitt by repu- tation, an when they hear about this they will jest break the'r necks to vote fer you next election. You barely got in by squeeze last time, but they'll rush you in like the woods afire when this tale gifts out"
 Governor, I'm waiting your orders,' ? said the policeman, who seemed to feel that mistake had been made and that he was overhearing private matters.
 SR