Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-04-28
CHAPTER IN.

Told Molly to send you here half an
hour back. Don't ask what's the mat.
ter now. Been in one of my usual
rows, you sec; only the seventh since
leaving Constantinople. This time
met Tartar. Internal rascal played
with me. Just think of it-played
with the only Tanner as a cat does a
mouse, and then when he got tired,
knocked me out. If could only have
him alone in this room five minutes
I'd let him know amt SO green rs
look, If was caught mapping once!
Here, Tom. you old heather, take hold
and tie this handkerchief back of my
head. Have stiff neck for bloody
week. most likely. Not so tight, you
numbering Hoosier. Dye want to
kill me outright? There-thatll do
Now sit down and have glass witk
me. Be social, if it is past midnight.
That's the best part of the day in this
abominable country. Why don't you
say something, You miserable mute?
What! You? Death and furies.
Here's treachcry."'
The roar he gives rs his one uncov-
cred eye falls upol the face and
figure of Mynheer Joe is absolutely
appalling. He starts back and at
tempts to throw himself into an atti-
tude of defense, but striking an obsta-
Gle, he sits down in an easy chair SO
forcibly that the breath is driven from
his huge body, and he can only sit
there and gasp, blinking at Joe like &
great owl
The latter IS strongly tempted to
laugh. There is something so ridicu'
lous in all this affair, but he realizes
that such an act must forever ruin
his chances Of Il reconciliation. He
must control himself until Il more IA
vorable opportunity comes about.
Acting upon the impulse of the mo,
ment he holds out his kand.
"Mr. Tanner, l have come here tc.
beg your pardon for what has oc,
cured. 1t was all Il misunAcrs'and'
ing on my part. l want you to shake
hands with nc and tell me YOU bear
no malice" he says frankly.
DcmosthencS Tanner grnS n littlc
but rs yet makes no move toward ac-
cepting the prolfcrcd hand. His neck
twingcs, and this sets him against
his late antagonist,
"Finc words don't cur" stiff neck,
I 4, . l,A
took the part of Il small man, and your
style Of using your dukes nearly won
my heart, but | refrain from making
peace, for live in hopes of having
another sct-to, when | may lave my
revenge" replies this singular spcci.
men of Western chivalry.
"That will be impossible. sir. will
never strike blow against YOU again
since have learned that you are Miss
Nolly's father"
"N'hat the deuce has She to do with
1t? If you and | choose to engage in
little sport of our own whose bust
ness is it:" growls Tanner. his hand
now slowly advancing to meet that of
the honorable antagonist, whom he
respects as a foeman worthy Of his
steel.
Il repeat what | said. sir. am
sorry 10 have struck you. You must
pardon my indscrction-fo Molly's
sake"
"Now that's twice you've brought
her name into the affair. What IN the
mischief has she to do with it? What
Is she to you? l don't ever remember
seeing you before to,nig!:.. Molly
has regiment of admirers, but she
introduces ne to every one. Who are
you. SIR"
Il am known as Mynhccr loc, sir, Il
corruption OF my real name
"Ah, the fellow they're all talking
about. Been UP with Gordon. ell:
Great man, that Gordon-wondcrful
man. Tell mo something about him.
Since 1t WIS you who put me into this
fix it's only fair to insist Oh YOU anus
Ing me-
"Prcscn;ly, iir. TaAner. First, are
you going TO shake hands with me-
"By love, yes, sir. | like Your looks.
] like the Wy yo3 swung that terrible
right arm in,p my neck like YOU.
There's my hand, n"d once Demos
themes Tanner gives it l'c never goes
back on friend
Mynhccr Joe has won, ana aS yet he
has only mad" beginning. Flushed
with victory he ~qucc@cS ;hr hu"" list
or the governor, VINO lo"ES very anna
bic in his eyes now. Circumstances