The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-23
The
Succession
BY Frank n. StOecr
Copyright. 1901, by Frank II. Sweet


low the horizon comprised Cattleboro,
dignified with a triweekly mail and
having Ryland. as the most litera :
man Of the community and the re
clpient OF the bulk of the mail. its Gus.
todian
AS the wagon drew near he saw
that 1t contained u second occupant
pant was a woman Then the wagon
drew up in front of the dugOut. and
the woman descended. disclosing her
self to be scarcely more than a girl
and such girl as Cattlcboro lad
never seen before. Ryland made II
quick step forward, the pleasure Oh
his face mingled with good deal of
wonder
Where can l find a hotel, sir? Is
the schoolhouse near? VIII you be
kind enough to direct me to Mr.. Ry
land's!' the girl asked almost in a
breath
Ryland's wonder became sudden
comprehension
You are Miss Collinwood," he said.
Yes, sir"
Well suppose you step into the
dugout n moment | will get the mail
and then come in and explain. | am
Mr. Ryland.'
Outside, the dugout was like the
others of the country; within, the SINH
larity faded Skins and Indian blan.
kets concealed the rough walls, and
there was a profusion of books and
periodicals.. The girls eyes flashed IA
friendly recognition toward some of
the titles; then Ryland entered with u
little package of letters and papers in
his hand and with troubled look on
his face
I'm sorry you didn't walt for me
to write again" he said. The fact is
we haven't ANY schoolhouse yet. The
boys are busy rounding up and brand
Ing their cattle just now, and 80 its
been put off, And-er there isn't II
hotel or boarding house in the whole
country. The only thing ! see is for
YOU TO 70 to the RikshonS dugout, only
a quarter Of mile from here. | think
they will be able to squeeze room
for YOU. and they're good people,
tbou,,h Ntr. pu,sha,, aor,,o+ ..,,onl. .
word of English My idea was for
YOU to board with Stanley, but his wife
is east just now, and they won't move
into their dugout under a month Why
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h,st tha uloco could 200 IN. noonIo
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tins a,o Won 600 this :. 10 L.. NV ,irst
aftan,t ot taochiny As IN Tina Ril,s
shons thinl. wa ,rin got aIom,, ra,,
njeeIv togntbor"
RyEnd.. f,.a sha,vod his rariof
.srha, If win ho all rio,ht" bo do
rlarnd "ru co,.raI=ean tho man r..
qaf,or and won mt mn , loy .,.p,o,1
hnnse for van inst ~ soon nc thob.
rush u.or. is over Wa.ya already 60.
I.,.tod , finn. ,lnu,,, of t,.oo. - i,rild
under And in the meantim. If Won
,.i,b n.o ,..,,, .,,.,,,,,,a fa,. ,.,,, 40 to.,l,
the children out of doors nndar tho
Trees There will be no rains nt This
season
4'rbat will he delightful she cried
eagnrIy comfy " her face fallirg - III.
tle i haven't secured tho nosition
vet
i oive II ia Won nov
"Withont exnmjnationsn
lie looked embarrassed then laugh.
cd
"Wh, ves think I'd better DOM
helieyn I wouId know how IN conduct
an examination. You see. IFS like tbis
Tho mon ont here are very busv neo.
nIe and rs I'm fine only shiftless ono
tao, boyo q habit nf Io,dinp all tho of.
fees upou NV shoulders. ON second
rhongbt -" fine relief ON his face becom-
ing complete 81 am pIad Won have ar.
rived so early. These things natural
IL fan into line with teachers DIN.
Ties You will DESIGN the schoolhouse--
Of logs. YOU know select the books and
make out a list of the apparatus ueces.
sary."
But hold on" began Miss Collin.
wood the mcrrjment in her face chang
ing to sudden dismay
No. no" hurriedly. I'll is absolutely
necessary. 1t is the-the examination.
YOU know-er-to take the place of il.