Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-01-04

v A1H ne tui Aru AGAIN lON art
his companion he saw something yer,
unusual-the muzzle of a shining re
YolYer confronting him,
The young man was smiling. and said
pleasantly: Twas out looking tor game
and | am very lucky in finding you Of
one Of your most successful Jaws. No
you needn't make any disturbance.
happen 70 know that the country is not
thiokly settled just here. and you can.
not obtain help. just hand ne ne pro.
ceeds for to-day. please. and you may
Keep your watch and other Yaluables.
Uncle Hewitt started to open his
mouth, but The look In heyoung man s
eyes and little click near his own eyes
caused him 70 open his vest instead. ard
hand over the little bag containing The
precious funds.
The young man bowed politely; then
as he climbed from the wagon be SAID
4 wish 10 thank you for your kindrtss
and In return let me give you a bit o.
advice. Don't make tia custom 10 take
IN strange passengers ana give then
your confidence. Good-by Nj Ray
seed"
And be started back toward The eli.
with no sign Of a limp.
That appellatIon Of "Mr. Hayseed
was the last straw added 10 Urca
HewIus blazing temper II was la
enough to lose SO much Of ones hare
earnings but 20 be ridiculed afterwar
was iHtolerable he allowed o.d Be-
70 plod on. but he reached down. a.
cropping under the seat. brought out tht
Old horsepistol and slipping out 0Fe
the board Of the wagon he startce
IN pursuit Of his former passenger. Tie
rattle Of the wagon and the thud OF ole
Bets feet drowned the sound 1f has a.
proach as he gained on the fellow h
came up behind him. and shouted SUI
denly:
Halt! Throw up your hands or you'u
be a-limping in earnest in about a sec
ondi"
Turning suddenly, the young man feii
the cold touch Of the pistol against his
forehead. and taken so completely b.
surprise, he obeyed orders fully a
promptly as had his victim Of a Few mo
ments earlier The old pistol was GER
tainly a most e-looking wegp-
on, and the persistency with which
Uncle Hewitt pressed II TO his forehead
was terrifying to say the least
TN take your revolver first" Uncle
Hewitt said. firmly, and you neednt
make any resistance. for know how to
use this old-fashioned kind all right
The shining revolver was transferred
without delay from the young man
pocket to Uncle Hewitts pocket
Now III trouble you for that little
sack Of mine and the sack changed
pockets Then. with a twinkle in his
eyes Uncle Hewitt said:
Thank you for your kindness. You
may keep your watch; it's a bit slow
he raised the shining revolver on level
with the young mans eyes and. with his
finger on the trigger. asked:
Shall try this thing. to see If il is in
working order?'
The young mans face grew ashy
white For heavens sake. dont! he
pleaded.
oh. that's all right | won't ! Just
wanted TO know II it would work. Mine
won't II hasn't been loaded for more
than ten years. and il couldn't be loaded |
for the insides II out Of repair | just
carry IL TO satisfy my vile. but here
after III feel the need Of a good one II!
be more generous with you than you
we're with me: TN exchange weapons |
/ want to keep This shiny pistol as a lit
ne souvenir Of our pleasant acquaint- |
lnce Good-by Mr. Bunco.
Uncle Hewitt started on a clumsy run |
down the road. overlook the slowmoy
ng wagon, climbed in over the tail |
board and chirruped TO old Bets. who |
lad not missed him. The young man
when he had looked dazedly after the |
wagon. threw the heavy old pistol as tai
Is he could send il into the bushes BY
he roadside.
Aunt Mandy listened with wide eyes
10 Ahe story OF Uncle Hewitt's adven-
ure. and al its close she said in some
what shaky tones. into which there crepJ
/ distinct note of satisfaction. however
Hewitt YOU know always warned
'ou to be careful. and always told you
here was danger Of meeting a highway
nan. Maybe you'll pay more heed TO my
warnings after this
"Highwaymanl lie wasn't none OF
hem highwaymen like you've alwal
,een warning NE about" snorted Unc't
Hewitt Didn't / tell you he va
.ressed like a gentleman. and was just
IS pleasant as pie? And as for YOU
warnings. ! guess proved I'm able To
axe care Of myself Then he added
4 told you I'd never car
v that old horse-pistol with me again
ma ] won't. Youths Companion
Not at All overawed