Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-02-08

Baker broke forth into slow arhWl, Hadn't you better strike few attl- tudes sos to be in practice when the boy comes|
 Raymond throttled him half a ear nest. "I'ye d mind to wiring yolr neck" he said through his teeth, Then, suddenly releasing him, he again com handed him to clear away his dishes.
 Baker was not yet finished with the letter. Hold OH. Don't be in d 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
 "She cant 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. Barnetts account ~"
 ''Ends up by laying me under obliga ton to his wife, knowing mighty well I'd do anything for her. Well, I'll do it. 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 hatful Right here is where take sneak"
 Raymond's brow darkened and his eyes threatened. No you don't, my Christian friend and neighbor. You remain right here aud do the honors. You will pass for the boss. I've got to cook"
 Great Peter, you mustn't do that! l can't carry it through. I'm no spieler."
 Play the mouth organ for her."
 "Oh. see here, you're joshin'."
 "You 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, "The sonora has comet"
 Raymond seized him by the arm.
 
 written down to say that he has made Jack the boss. I'm going to cook few days, and then 1 leave. You tell the other boys that Jack Baker is made foreman, and they've got to obey him. You sabbe:"
 Perry grew solemn of face. Il sabbe. If you go, go.''
 mind q n help take care of the team. and. Jack, you go too" He laid a hand on his back and pushed him through the door way just as the two seated hack round- ed the corral and drew up to the door.
 "Oh isn't this fine.' called a clear. boyish voice, and moment later the cool, deliberate voice of a girl replied
 "Oh what blessed relief after the hot sun of the plain.'
 Then Baker was heard to say with elaborate courtesy: shall l help you out miss? l reckon you are the friends of the old man-I mean Barnett" And moment later the young girl stood in the doorway looking out at the plain. Raymond gave her but one glance from the corner of his eyes, but her hrm we'll balanced body and calm, high bred face touched him with admira tion. His resolution to be disagreeabe weak ened, though he kept about his work.
 "I never knew how grateful the shade of a tree could be- Ann said partly to Louis and partly to Baker. Is it al- ways so tiercely bright here%' "Oh, no; this is an unusual spell. mean 1t is rather"- She was now aware of Raymond moving sullenly about in the gloom wherein the stove sat. He was dressed in light tan. loosely fitting shirt and brown trousers without braces. His to and fro, 1.-the and powerful. He did not look up--did not appear to notice what was going on, but came and went at his work, delft and absorbed.
 Louis was instantly delighted with the room. Isn't this ripping" he ex claimed as he studied it's furnishings. Wont this make strong background for an illustration? Only that stove isn't it too bad!--that's all out of key. Why don't you have q fireplace, Mir. Raymond!" he asked turning to Baker.
 Raymond gave Baker glance, and the plump one waded in: Too little wood in this country. Cook, draw up a chair for the lady" Raymonds eyes flashed with a silent menace, but he did as he was told and as he put the chair down for Ann he dusted it with his hat.
 Louis was husky voiced with joy. Did you see that. Ann? Pll have to work that in somewhere
 Baker continued, in the same tone, Cant you rustic d little grub for the company, Jackl'
 Raymond curtly replied. "1'll try hard
 Baker who was gaining self control, turned to Ann. We have to humor our cooks out here. They're scarce and mighty uncertain in their mindS-atOD