The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-01-12
over there just beyond that big tree!

Uncle Hewitt looked. but saw moth
ing unusual. When he turned again
toward his companion he saw some
thing very musual-the muzz,e of Il
shining revolver confronting him.
Tie young man was smiling, and
said. pleasantly, Il was out looking
for game. and | am very lucky in md
ing YOU on one of your most successful
days. No. you needn't make any dis
turbance. l happen to know that the
country is not thickly settled jrst here.
and you cannot obtain help. Just
hand me the proceeds for to-day.
please. and YOU may keep your watch
and other valuablcS.'
Uncle Hewitt started 10 open his
mouth. but the look in the young mans
eyes and little click near his own
eyes caused him TO open his vest in
stead. and hand Ger the little bag
containing the precious funds.
The .-oung man bowed politely; then,
rs he climbed from the Wa gon, he said,
Il wish TO thank YOU for your kind
ness and in return let me give YOU
bit of advice Don't make il a Gus
tom to take in strange passengers and
give them your confidence. Good-by,
Mr.. Hayseed'
And ne started back toward the city
with no sign of limp.
That appellatiOn of Mr.. Ilayseed'
was the last straw added 10 Uncle
Hewitt's blazing temper. Ii was bad
enough 10 lose so much of ones hard
earnings. but To be ridiculed afterward
was intolerabe. lie lowed old Bets
To plod on, but he reached down, and
grOping under the seat. brought out
the old horSe-piStol, and slipping ont
over the tail-board of the wagon, he
started in pursuit of his former pas
Senger. The rattle Of the wagon and
the thud of old Bets feet drowred the
sound OF his approach : he gained
on the fellow. lie came MP behind
him. and shouted suddenly
Halt. Throw up your hands, or
youll a-limping in carncs, in about
second
Turning suddenly. the young man
ieit the cold touch Of the pistol against
MS l'A Nli'sAN, anu A'N'A ~ NbilAl' " ~
hy surprise. he ohcycd orders fully rs
promptly as had lis victim of few
moments earlier. The I'D pistol was
certainly formidable-!Ookiu weapon,
and the persistcncy with which Uncle
Hewitt pressed it To his forehead WAS
terrifying. TO say the least.
III take your revolver first" Uncle
Hewitt said, firmly, "and .Ou needn't
make .ay resistance. Tor | know how
10 use This old-fashiou | kind all right
The Shinug revolver wa transferred
without delay from the young mans
pocket 10 Uncle UcWittS pockc,.
Now III trouble YOU for tha, little
Sacl, of mine" and the sack changed
pockets. Then, with n twinkle of his
eyes. Uncle Hewitt said:
Thank YOU for your Kindness. You
may keep your watch; It's Il bit SLOW
lie raised the shining revolver on Il
level with the young mans eyes and,
with his finger on The trigger, asked:
shall / try this thing, TO see if it is
i'm working ordcr:'
The young mans face grew ashy
white For heavens SAKE, don't he
pleaded.
"Oh. that's all right, won't. just
wanted 90 know if it would work.
Mine won't 1t hasn't been loaded for
more than ten years, and it couldn't
be loaded, for the iusidoS is out OF re-
pair. just carry it to satisfy my wife.
but hereafter I'll feel the need Of a
good one. I'll be more generous with
YOU than YOU were with me; I'll oN-
change weapons. want 10 keep this
shiny pistol rs Il little souvenir OF our
pleasant acquaintance. GOod-by, Mr.
Bmco"'
Uncle Hewitt started ON 4 clumsy run
down the road. overlook the slow
Ing wagon. climbed in over the tail
board and chirrupcd 80 old Bets. VINO
mad not missed him. The young man,
when ne had looked dazodly after the
wagon. threw the heavy old pistol as
far a. be could send it into the bushes
by the roadside.
Aunt. Mandy listened with wide eyes
TO the story of Uncle Hcwitts advcn-
turc. ana AT its close she said i'm some
what shaky tones, into which there
crcpt distinct note of satisfaction,
however:
Hewitt, you know I always warn-d
YOU TO be careful and / always told
YOU there was danger of meeting u
mghwayman. Maybe youl pay more
heed to my warnings after th.s.'
"IIighWaymau, lie wasn't none Of
them M-hwaympn like you've alway,
been warning ne about" snortcd
Uncle Hewitt. "Didu / tell you he
wa, dressed HGc gentleman. ana was
Just as pleasant as pi"t And as for
Your warnings. / gur.s / proved I'm
able 20 take care of myself Then hc
added. triumihautly. II told you Id
never carry that old hor>c-pi.tol with
me again. and / won't YOUTHS Com.
puuiou.