The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-15
cnucRled at the success OF my plans.


chuckled AT the success Of my plans.
Here, fellow. what do sou mean ?"
demanded loudly rising.
He laLie forward with such a prize
fighter swngger and SO wicked an eX-
preston on his face that | was a Bit
frightened myself. while Mamie
screamed:
"Oh. Arthur. be careful; he will
hurt you!"
This inspired my very best efforts.
apologize to this lady Instantly" ]
commanded. imperiously.
Not me-" he responded, with a !eer
that really did make me angry. Il
lnuw that sort too well to apologize.
Then | struck him. and In an instant
We had closed in grapplc. vas
badly frightened for n moment lie
weighed some 80 pounds more than /,
and had an arm Ike mlll-pust
hut the moment We grappled | saw
hat he was on the square. His blows
were le.nt3 and served only to disar-
range my clothing. but not to scratch
by precious hide. In the meantime
Mamie was screaming and shouting
murder and walters. ushers, policemen
and people were rushing toward us.
NOW" whispered; are toa
ready"
Let 'cr 60" he gruntcd back
swung Dn with Il fine right-hardcr
and caught him full in the face, aud lac
fell with IA howl Of palm.
Insult lady, will you?" shouted.
loudly. rs they closed about me, while
Two policemen fell on my aJsalIan,
There was u buzz of excitement and
much wonder at my feat
why. man alive. Ted Murphy is the
worst brulscr Ia the Sixth ward, eX-
claimed an excited usher. He nearly
Killed man in the prize ring. Are
you Aurt?"
No, replied, indIfrccntiy "onIy
scratch or two. and | turned TO Ma.
mic. Who was regarding me with
proud and happy eyes.
40, | won't prosecute him" | said,
.,rh,l, us ~. Irtr Of pu,s. he hu. bee,
punished enough
rh,t rirh, was tho proudest in my
life Mamlc.s aduialion was balm In.
deed to my pride She chung to me In
alteration and vcnturcd to nut the
question ! had 30 long hrsitntcd over
and the reply sent me into the seventh
heaven OF bliss.
I'm, rryf day when Mnrphy called
tar MIS- ItrIc balance h. had A blarl,
ry, and was distinctly surly.
Of didn't rive We no license to uoLc
me IN The eve the way We did h,
prpwlra Better make that s25 al
even hundred"
rupp my refusal n, Ic,rcd at m, sig
nin.aurW "Br,tor." he sntG. "or III
tell the lady all about the deal on.
know where she lives I lust thoughl
ia (oIier We last night. 50 know. An
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