The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-09-07
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Duped by a Girl

thelr own CHOSEN tltie-gamblers
and counterfeiters, to say nothing
of villains OF. still blacker grades,
were predominant and, as a general
thing, ruled matters with a high
hand.
Situated near the bank Of one of
the continents of the river Brazos
were several farms, whose owners
had chosen to settle together, che
better to defend themselves and
property.
Their most dreaded enemy and
scourge of the country for miles
around was a daring desperate
known as Jack Wingrow.
Jack and his companions built a
large, heavy log house, almost
against high bank of clay and
sandstone, a few miles distant from
the first settlers.
But when the house appeared
completed work still went on night
and day, the men working in relays.
And then at the end Of several
months the strangers threw off the
mask and appeared in ther true col
ors.
They, helped themselves to such
stock as they most fancied, and
when one settler, James Agden, re-
sisted a pistol shot shattered his
right a1cI and left him cripple for
The outlaw band grew stronger
and more bold as they encountered
but little resistance.
But Wingrow, king as he was
among his men, had to succumb at
last, and what armed force could
not do the bright eyes and pretty
face of maiden accomplished.
Mabel Craythorne was the only
child of the richest stock grower Of
the settlement. Her father had suf-
Tered severely by the marauding out
laws and was still suffering from q
bad wound before he gave up in
despair.
But one day Wingrow caught
sight of Mabel, and he did not es-
cape without injury.
Knowing that his life was safe
while his men remained to avenge
him, he boldly called at the house
{, of old Cyrus Craythorne and made
q proposal.
He offered to cease troubling the
settlement and to protect them from
other outlaws provided Mabel should
become his wife.
The indignant reply of the old
man did not abash him in the least,
and he took his departure, saying
that he would expect their answer
in one months time.
George Mablie was only poor
herdsman of her fathers, but he
was true hearted and brave. He and
Mabel learned to love each. other,
but as yet it was secret from the
father.
George mustered up courage at
the outlaws threat and asked the
hand of his employers daughter.
AS soon as his astonishment
would permit Mr.. Claythorne bade
him be gone, adding that if he
would break up the band Of despera-
does he might then renew his pro-
posal.
The young folks managed, to
meet. and ont cf their despair grew
a settled plan.
As q first move Mabel one day
mounted her hoIa1 ard rode down
the creek.
When once beyond sigSt of the
house, her animals head was turned
toward the hill where stood the out
law stronghold.
Approaching i, she rode more
slowly and nerved herself for the
trial.
"Good mornin,, MISS" the OUTLAW
bowed. CLOVIS the family {"
"Quite well, thank you. Mr.. Win
grow, / believer"
las. So you know me?"
81 saw you at our house not long
since. But I'm very thirsty. Can
you tell me where / can get some
water 70
sThar's some fresh in the shanty.
I'll git it ef" s.'s5
a6h, Mr. Wingrow5 please let me
go tool I've got such a curiosity to
see what it is you keep SO secret in
there. Besides, I'm only q girl. I
could not do yon any harm if 7
would. Z. 5.5
q don't know. The men nightn't
like il" !" Is
You are master. Surely you do
not care what they say. I don't be-
lieye yon are afraid of what they
think &
Jack Wingrow afraid Not hel
Let me- help you to light.
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