Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-04-29

dams" said her brother Henry, a
sturdy boy Of twelve, who came IN az
that moment with his arms fun Of wood.
There hasn't been an Indian around
for more than six months, | don't De-
lleve they viii come back here any
more, after the scare they had iast
spring. think that they have had
enough OF bullets at that time to make
them let VA alone for awhile he con-
tinued with confidence, as he threw the
wood into the box,
1--WE fed old Brindle and put the corn
into the boxes for the oxen, so papa
won't have so much to do when he
comes" he added turning to his moth
er.
Mrs. Williams smiled That's good,
tbniebtful boy" she said "Now MI
up the wood box and by that time your
father viii be home and we can have
supper
Mr.. williams had been one Of the first
who had settled I'm Ohio after the coun-
try came into undisputed possession Of
the English He had built small log
house, and cleared piece OF ground,
which grew larger each year as he cut
down the trees, Upon this he raised
his little crop Of grain and vegetables,
which supplied the family with food,
and though they suffered many priVa-
lions, this little family Of pioneers was
contented and happy
Today the father had gone TO the VII.
lage, i've miles away, with "A load OF
cord wood, and had not returned as
early as usual.
open the door, mamma, Phoebe, |
hear someone pushing against IT," said
Mrs Williams. 1T Is Henry with an
other armful Of wood
Phoebe did AZ her mother told her
but when she threw open the door there
stood, not Henry, but tall, fierce
looking Indian
The pupils were requested to finish
the story by adding about 100 words
Following IL the ending written by u
girl In the class
PHOEBE AND THE INDIAN,
Phoebe had been brought up to be
brave. But this was an exception
There she was standing at the door
with an indian not five feet away, Sht
had never been so close to one before
There was no time to lose, she knew
that much. So as II was the most nat
ural thing TO do she screamed.
Her mother had seen the Indian, and
was trying to get the gun down from
the wall. but II was caught and would
not bulge
Phoebe had run half way into the
room.
The Indian advanced into the room
and caught Phoebe up and ran away
with her
"Oh. mother mothcrl He's got me,
Hes taking me on; mother father,
Horny help"
Mrs. Williams had gotten the gun
down and turned just i'm time to see the
Indian pick up Phoebe and run.
She couldn't fire because she was
afraid Of hitting Phoebe.
Just then Henry came running I'm.
Mother why is Phoebe screaming
so?"
lie looked up into her face, and saw
how distressed she looked, Mother
ne said, tell me what has happened
Then she told him all about il,
Just then Mr., Williams came In say
ing that Indians were In the village.
What to do they did not know
The Indian and Phoebe were some
distance away by this time, and Mir.
Williams knew that II he was ever T.
see her again he must go after them.
lie aroused the people Of the village
aud a company OF men started after
them.
Phoebe meanwhile was not having
such an awful time after all, but she
was very frightened.
The Indian was kind TO her, that s.,
kind I'm his Indian way,
lie had a swift little pony with him
lie set her on behind, and they were
soon Tar of
Phoebe had often been told to drop
things that she had with her II Rhe
should ever be taken away, 40 that
they might trace her and get her back
So first she dropped her handkerchief
then her hair ribbon, then she tore her
red bingham apron and dropped pieces
Of that
Pretty soon they came In sight OF
wig-wams. The Indian led her to one
Of them and his squaw came To the
door They talked together moment
I'm their language, then motioned TO
Phoebe 10 follow
The Indians offered her food, but she
was too afraid 10 eat a thing.
After awhile she lay down on some
straw they had put there for her She
did not mean 20 go to sleep--she was
afraid they might hurt her while sleep
ing. She lay there for awhile but soon
fcll asleep She was so exhausted with
her ride and the fright she had had.
Mr.. Williams and the men searched
an night but could find no trace OF the
Indian and Phoebe.
The next morning they found some
Of the things Phoebe had dropped and