Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-03-26

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Trove was all a-shiver In the time i
took him to undress, and his breatl
came out of him in spreading shaft.
| Of steam. Sheets of flannel and no
less than half dozen quilts and com
fortables made cover, under which
the heat Of his own blood warmed hi.
body. He became uncomfortable
aware Of the presence Of his head ant
face, however. He could hear stealthy
movements beyond the door and knew
they We're barricading it with furniture
Long before daylight hurried remova
Of the barricade awoke him. Then hi
heard rap at the door and the excited
voice of Tunk.
"Say, mister, come here quickw II
called.
Sidney Trove 1eaped out of bed and
into his trousers. He hurried through
the dark parlor, feeling his way around
a clump Of chairs and stumbling over
sofa. The two old maids were at the
kitchen door, both dressed, one holding
lighted candle Tunk Hosely stood
by the door, buttoning suspenders with
one hand and holding musket in the
other. They were shivering and pale
The room was now cold.
Hear that" Turk whispered, turn.
Ing to the teacher.
They all listened, hearing a low
weird cry outside the door.
'Souns t. me like raccoon," Miss
S'mantha whispered thoughtfully.
'Or lamb" said Miss Letitia.
Ger painter" Tunk ventured, his
ear turning to catch the sound.
Lets open the door," said Sidney
Trove, advancing.
Not me-" said Tunk firmly, raising
his gun.
Troye had not time to act before
they heard a cry for help on the door.
step. 1t was the voice Of young girl
He opened the door, and there stood
Mary Leblanc, scholar Of Linley
school and the daughter of poor
Frenchman. She came in Juggling ba.
by wrapped in big shawl and both
crying.
"Oh, Miss Tower" said she, spa has
come out O. the woods drunk an has
Threatened to kill the baby! Ma wants
to know if you'll keep it here tonight"
The two old maids wrung their hands
with astonishment and only said ''y!'
"Of course we'll keep it," said Trove
as he took the baby.
81 must hurry back" said the girl
now turning with look Of relief.
Tunk SHE'D off and began to build a
fire. Miss SAMANTHA sat down weeping
the girl ran away in the darkness, and
Trove put the baby in Miss Lettia's
arms.
"I'll run over to Leblancs cabin
said he, getting his cap and coat
They're having trouble over there"
He left them and hurried off on his
way to the little cabin.
Loud cries Of the baby rang in that
abode Of silence. 1t began to kick and
squirm with determined energy. Pool
Miss Letitia had the very look of panic
in her face. She chung to the fierce lit
tie creature, not knowing what to do
Miss SAMANTHA lay back in a fit Of hys
terics. Tunk advanced bravely, will
brows knit, and stood looking down al
the baby.
Lord, THIS is awfulw said he. Thel
thought struck him. 'I'll git some
milk" he shouted, running into the
buttery.
The baby thrust the cup away, and
1t fell noisily, the milk streaming over
new rag carpet.
cts sick. I'm sure it's SICK" said
Miss Letitia, her voice trembling
SAMANTHA, can't you do something's"
Miss SAMANTHA Gained herself lit
tie and drew near
"Jes' like wheat" said Tunk
thoughtfully. Powerful, too" he add
ed, with an effort to control one of the
kicking legs.
"What shall we do?" asked Miss LIE
titia.
''NIy sister had a baby once" said
Tunk, approaching it doubtfully, but
with a studious look.
He made few passes with his hand
in front of the baby's face. Then he
gave it u little poke in the ribs tenta
lively. The effect was like adding in
suit to injury.
"If twas mine," said Tunk, (which
I'm glad it amt, I'd rub little O. thai
boss liniment on his stunlmick."
The two old maids took the baby into
their bedroom. 1t was an hour later
when Trove came back. Tunk sal
alone by the kitchen fire. There was
yet loud wall in the bedroom.
whats the news?" said Tunk, who
met him at the door.
"Drunk, that's all,' said Trove. ~
took this bottle, slung shot and bar OF
iron away from him. The woman
thought had better bring them will
me AMI nut them out Of his way"