The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-07-18
.,n ..Mhat,s he done now"

New York degenerate, WHO'LL be
confounded nuisance every hour of the
day. And that isn't all-the KIDS sister
is coming down to stay few Gays
here his dismay was fairly comlcal-
'to ger the lad settled.
Bakers eyes widened, and his fat face
| heightened. Not comm today?'
That's what
"And US without no woman round
Raymond broke forth again: That's
it. now. You'd suppose Barnett would
at least read my letters. I told him
last week that old Jonesy and his VIE
were going up to Skytown."
"Well, we're in for it. We can't turn
! a woman out on the plain. Jack, you
slovenly whelp. set to work and clean
up the mess you've made. Perry, go
rope some snags for a fire. Hustle,
nowr'
Baker began to read the letter aloud
in nonotonous, painful way, While
RAYMOND moved about the room, pick
ing up the litter:
NY Dear Robin sending you new
hand ard a visitor They are cousins and
nice people. The lad is not very strong,
and I'm sending him down to you to get
an upward turn. He's crazy on the SUBJ
iect of wild animals and cowboys and is a
very clever artist. He'll want to have you
pose for him.
RAYMOND came over and seized the
stove lid litter as if to break BAKERS
head. .Were.to cook and purvey like
boarding house keepers and doctor IKE
a nurse at health resort, and in addl-
ton we're to pose for delicate youth
who thinks we're material That set
ties me. I'm going up to SIX! and take
shy at mining"
Baker broke forth into slow draw,
Hadn't you better strike a few attl-
tudes SOS to be in practice when the
boy comes?'
RAYMOND ttlrottled him half in ear
nest. "I've a mind to wiring your
neck" he said through his teeth. Then,
suddenly releasing him, he again COM
manded him to clear away his dishes.
Baker was not yet finished with the
letter. "Hold on. Don't be in rush.
I hain't got to the girl yet. That's what
interests me. Miss Rupert will only
stay few days to get the lad set
tied"
sShe can't stay too quick to suit me-"
! Bakers voice took on a little more
expression as he read Barnett's ap-
peal. "'Now, don't be cranky, old
man. The Ruperts are good stuff, and
on Mrs. Barnett's account -
..End.s up by laying me under oblisa-
ton to his wife, knowing mighty well
I'd do anything for her. Well, III do
| 1t, but 1 reckon the atmosphere won't
bake cake while she's here. I'll leave
you and Dutch to do the talking.
That'll chill her cold"
Baker began to show alarm. ''Not
by a hatful. Right here is where
take sneak"
caTrnond's brow darkenea ana his
eyes threatened. NO goa don't, my
Christian friend and neighbor. You
remain rigi.r here and do tie honors.
You viii pass Cor the boss. I've got
/ 10 cook
sGreat Peter, you mustn't DO rnat!
1 can't carry it through. I'm no
spieler."
.sPlay the mouth organ for her,
"Oh, see here, you're joshin'."
"Yor won't find it any josh You've
been getting gay with me lately and
need discipline. You pass for the fore
man. Understand? You amuse the
girl and pose for the boy, while
knock pots. That is settled. Now take
the pail and rustic some water, and
don't you peep"
Perry, entering at the door with an
armful of brush, called out, with quiet
JOY, .1rhe sonora has co1na.'
| Raymond seized him by the arm.
Listen here, Perry. The old man has
written down to say that he has made
Jack the boss. I'm going to cook
few days, and then l leave. You tell
the other boys that Jack Baker is made
foreman, and they've got to obey him.
| You Satbe?"
Perry grew solemn Of face. Il sable.
If you so, go.''
Never mind that Get out there and
help take care Of the team, and, Jack,
you go too He laid Il hand on his
| back and pushed him through the door
way just as the two seated hack round
ed the corral and drew up 10 the door.
..Oh, isn't this fner' called clear,
boyish voice. and moment later the
cool, deliberate voice of a girl replied:
"Oh what 4 blessed relief after the
hot sun of the plain!"
Then Baker was heard TO say, with
elaborate courtesy: Shall ! help you
out. miss? l reckon you are the friends
of the old mani mean Barnett" AID
a moment later the young girl stood i'll
the doorway looking out at the plain.
Raymond gave her but one glance from
the corner of his eyes, but her firm,
well balanced body and calm. high