The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-11-09

II aift t got any badge" ~ at
last "There amt but zone bS sc in
towE, and Hank Wright wears that.
He's the town marshal. But he's give
me the authority to arrest We. and so
I'd advise We to submit peaceably.
"Ye see," he continued. feeling that
some explanation was necessary, Il
amt been long at this business. | live
over at the poorhouse. an this is my
own idea for raisin' funds for Settin'
Thanksgivin' dinner
What in the world has stopping our
automobile got to do with Thanks
giving dinner:" asked the man with
the goggles.
why. there's ten dollars fine for
soin' Eastern the law allows eX-
planned Tod. Half goes to the town,
an the other half is divided tween
me an Squire Bascomb. So ye'd better
come long peaceable and pear i'll
court. for I represent the law. that's
what I do" and his wrinkled and
scanned old face. kindly as it always
was. took on queer, stern look.
There was brief whispering among
the occupants Of the automobile.
Il might add that all We was goin'
to have for ThanksgiviE' dinner said
Tod. was lamb stew. I've as good as
earned two dollars and a half now. and
I'm goin' to stay here till get enough
for good turkey dinner. Be ye ready
to go 10 the justices office:"
Yes. we'll go along peaceably.' said
the man with the goggles. Won't you
l bet in and ride with us:'
"lf yell promise not to go Eastern
the law allows" agreed the old man.
We'll go slowly" said the chauffeur.
Thereupon Tod removed the fence
rail. and gingerly climbed into the au-
tomobile. There was little furry or
excitement when the big, putting ma
chine drew up il the village before the
office of Squire Bascomb, although the
fining of drivers Of the machines was
not infrequent in the town.
II rested EN-" said Tod. proudly.
to the gaping crowd Of villagers. Il
rested 'en, squire. with my patent
autonobile-stopper," and he chucEed
at the remembrance.
Squire Basconh opened court grave
ly.
Are you sure they were exceedin'
the speed limit? he asked Tod.
"Well-" began the old man, slowly.
for lie had not counted on having to
give evidence, technical evidence at
rSat.
"Oh. yes. We were going rather FAST
admitted The driver CT the machine. in
response to nudge from one Of the
women. II think We will plead guilty
and lie pulled out his pocketbook and
laid ten dollars on the squire's desk.
Don't do it again. cautioned the
magistrate. severely. as he took the
money and handed Tod his share. The
old mans fingers trembled so that he
almost dropped the money.
Where are you going now?' asked
one of the ladies in the automobile
party.
I'm gcin' back for more game" re-
piled Tod. "I've got to have bout
five dollars more before I'll have
enough to buy turkey for all of us up
to the poorhouse.'
Get in and We'll take you back"
said the chauffeur. softly, and he
seemed to have suddenly taken cold.
Once more Tod rode in the big red
machine. This time it went straight
up TO the door Of the almshouSe. and
when the man at the steering-wheel
helped the old man down he pressed
something that was crisp and crinkly
into Tod'S hand.
ITS for ThangsSivilg," he said. as
Tod sazed al the generous bill: and the
mar in goggles wrapped his coat about
him. for it was quite chilly.
Such 4 dinner as they had at tn"
Morrisville poorhouSe three days later.
Never such plump, brown turkeys,
never such rich gravy and dressing.
such delicious cranberry sauce, such
crisp white celery! Never such mince
pies. Mrs. Zeke Jedell fairly outdid
herself on the meal. And such appe-
tites rs everybody had!
ITS almost as good as havin' 4 Eic
red automobile" said Tod. Il WAS
afraid I wouldn't hev the spunk 20
stop 'em. but did,
My. but that's certainly a Glc tur.
ke..-." spoke Sarah Tooker. with c si~h
that expressed the deepest contcnt-
ment. And all the others agreed with
hcr.--outh's Companion.