Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-05-19

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Il distinctly told Mr.. Crawcour that
IL he persisted In his course OF severity
toward Harkaway would not be an
swerable for the consequences"
''Mr Crawcour II deeply grleved."
Give us the key Of the paddock. 30
that we can take on the chains" said
Collinson. Promise us fhat no notice
shall be taken OF oar rebellion. and In
an hours time We will open the door
and have thelroom ready for prayers"
NO. Replied Mr.. Mole In decided
voice. II cannot agree to anything OF the
aOft have talked the matter over with
She principal. and he Is OF my opinion
namely, that no concession can possibly
be made to boys who have behaved as
you have. An example must be made
Of the ringleaders, who will be severely
punished. | did not expect such con-
duct from you, Collinson. You have
always been pattern to others and
the ornament OF the school. Will you
not listen to the voice OF reasouw
"Lee us have justice first. We must
have the key. and then a written par
don from Mr.. Crawcour."
ChNHON UIUtuhoN VI tht
sort. Mr.. Crawcour will punish you
all II you do not yield speedily. He
says he wiz cane the entire school one
by one: reflect upon the consequences
OF your rash act What does your
duty to your neighbor teach you? Is
y not to obey all those who are placed
.dfn authority over your
Good night. want to finish my
supper. Sorry we can't ask you to
Join u.s.. said Collinson. turning away.
Mr.. Mole made no further attempt to
continue the conversation.
Presently Collinson rejolned his com
panions. The supper was proceeded
with, and II was unanimously decided
that the resistance should be carried on
to the bitter end, unless their terms
were complied with.
Songs were sung and general mirth
prevailed, the noise made by the boys
being heard distinctly by Mr.. Craw
cour and his masters. who were as
sembled In the formers drawing room.
The little boys. who had not joined
in the barring out. had gone to their
dormitorles. delighted at the uproar In
the school and hoping that as the
schoolroom was occupied there would
be no lessons on the morrow.
'Well." exclaimed Mr.. CrGwcour. as
the senior master entered the sroom.
"What say the rioters"
The expression of his face was anx-
ious, The ruin of his school was star
ing him In the face; so that 1t was no
wonder the principal OF Pomona House
awaited Mr.. Mole's answer with anxi-
ETY. openly expressed upon his sallow
countenance.
81 was defied. sir" answered Mr..
Mole "Collnson demanded II complete
pardon for himself and his associates,
and the instant liberation of Hark-
! away"
And you told him
That You could not possibly agree
10 such terms"
'"fou were right" answered Mr.
4 Crawcour. after a moments reflection;
"such a surrender OF our rights would
be confession of weakness which we
should never get over"
"They must give in in time." said Mr.
Stonor.
81 have plan. SIR" said Mr.. Mole
"Whether you will think II worth
= '-.ile to adopt 1t or not is another
81 thing"
"An idea Of any sort in such crisis
is valuable" replied the principal.
''The singing and the shouting are
NJ not so loud; in short time they will
d. have gone to sleep. Then is the time
q for. night attack"
How and where?'
by the window on the side of the
yard" said Mr.. Mole with a knowing
wink,
Excellent said Mr.. Crawcour "a
might attack is good ideal may call
# Iit brilliant suggestion. But how is 1t
Ito be done, and who is to execute it?'
81 81 wllir' answered Mr.. Mole grandly.
THANK you," said the principal.
shaking him by the hand: 'you are my
friend. Believe me, Mole, shall never
forget You. Try some more sherry"
W "I wfil," answered the senior master.
pouring the wine inadvertently into 4
umbler. "In times like these one may
Indulge"
Certainly. And now be good enough
give us the details OF your plan."
n 1In the yard we have u ladder. Once
bn' the top Of the ladder. outside the
window, blow or two from sledge-
lammer will insure admIttance. shall
inter. My presence will strike awe In
o the hearts Of the rioters. While they
4 +. re in a state OF dlsmay you will all
blow me. and the thing is done"
"It is possible" said Mr.. Crawcour
9ughtfulIy, "and ! am the more
Il. sed with the scheme because the
n Npasr this absurd rebellion lasts the
pCIe harm 1t Is calculated to do me.
h,se things should be nipped in the
ud How boys whom | have trained
Z. gefully could be induced to behave
badly is beyond my comprehension. "
t{# bout II o'clock l will make the at
~ ln pt"
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