Cañon City record., 1905-12-14

Faith hastily. for. notwithstanding the
relief she experienced. the situation
WAS not free from embarrassment. "Ti
be very much obliged"
Not er TALL" replied Ike, with an al
tempt ut polite speech.
The combined strength of the two
served to get the wagon propped W
in short time and the offending mem
ber removed
Il reckon we can carry 1t betwixl
u.s." said Jim. But. gee whiZ, amt
this wind cuttin'.'
"Reglar ole nor'wester," rejoined his
companion. "A bad night fer thea
kids an the woman ter be out, am
Christmas eve. at that, It's suferil'
wicked-'tis, fer sure!''
"Why. blame us, wot we chawin'
erbout. Theirs Rob's cabin over thai
a few steps, back o them persimmons,.
Then. turning TO Faith; Miss. it's gpin'
ter be perty rough weather ternight,
an | reckon er cabin would be right
smart comfer'abler than campin' out in
er wagon. Theirs a shanty over be
yond that patch o timber-belongs ter
u lTltHI % ourH, u ClidD on u WISH IeT
his ole home in Indianny Yer wei
come ter 'bide thar-you an them kids
If Yer care ter"
I'D be only too glad of shelter from
this storm" said Faith-"that Is. II YOU
sre sure the real owner wouldn't care"
Hes not one O. them kind-ths
friend o. ourn amt. He's open heart.
ed as tn day an ther bes' settler in
,hese yere parts"
Her anxiety ON this score being re-
moved, she allowed Ike to lead the way
to the cabin, which was only short
distance, but invisible from where the
accident occurred on account of the
trees. 1t was a new log structure,
tightly daubed with lime and sand.
There were snug fireplace and good
though scanty homemade furniture.
Faith was overjoyed at the prospect
of a comfortable lodging so strangely
provided and cast n quick and curious
glance about the place The deer ride
thrown across the antlers above the
fireplace and n mans old straw hat,
coat and blue jeans hung on pegs at
the head of rude couch gave satisfac-
tory evidence that the owner was
bachelor, but he was away. and the
fact gave her no uneasiness.
Ike built n roaring fire on the open
hearth. while Jim brought from the
wagon such articles as would be need
ed during their stay. This done, the
two men mounted and rode away, car
rying the crippled wheel between them,
but with a promise that II should be
back "'fore mornin'.''
''Facie," said Bessie, clinglng to her
sisters skirts as she made prcpara-
tions for the evening meal. this IL
mos as good as Trismas, amt itf''
''Yes. dear. and I'll try to make It up
TO be just as good as Christmas by nm
extra fine supper" said the older one
STOPPING 10 kiss the happy face.
"Ah. Fifth" spoke up Clint as he
make fiapjacks an coolies of 'em. an.
say. let's have brown sugar sirup.'
When Barclay and Hancock reached
the blacksmith shop they tumblcd their
burden TO the ground with shed never
ave got 1t here. neverr' Berger. large
and dust bcgrimed. was just closing
up for the night
''Hol' on hyer, ole tInker.' greeted
Jim. springing from his horse aud
pushing the wheel before him into the
shop. I'VE want this ERE wheel mend.
I'd up right way"
That's right" put in Ike. AN les
see yer git an oriental hump ON yer
self. We want to carry II back where
1t cum from fore this snow gifts emmy
wuss.''
Berger mumbled something about be-
ing tired and hungry. but nevertheless
set to work ut once. Satisfied that II
would be repaired as expeditiously us
possible, they hitched their ponies out
OF the wind and started for Miley's
store. They paused minute before
one OF the windows and looked in. The
proprietor was tying up package for
II little man with red scarf around his
neck. while a solitary individual stood
warming himself by the fire In the
back part OF the store. Suddenly an ex-
clamation burst from Jim. and, grab