The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

or Jack. whose hack was turned towards
them He crossed the rail. and, at the
same time. Walter cross the plank. This
ne drew across. and then. leaving II on the
bank set out on quick run.
CHAPTER XIII
What's the matter~ asked one Of the
two men as Walter came up
Il got lost In the woods, and passed
the night In that mans house." said our
hero He tried to rob me. but locked
him in the closet. and jumped out OF the
window and escaped This morning he
got on my track. and would have caught
me II Il hadn't been for that ditch"
You locked him in the closetf" repeat
ed the other. ~How were you able to do
thatl You are only a boy. while he Il
strong man"
Walter explained the matter briefly.
That was pretty smart" said Peter
Holcomb. for this was the name Of the
man who questioned him You're abls
70 take care OF yourself"
Il don't know how il would have turn
ed out il you hadn't come up"
Il happened to be al hons when nv
boy came and told me that Jack Man
gum had offered him City cents for some
breakfast He told me about you also.
and, as I suspected Jack was I'D 70 some
Of his tricks. I came along"
i am very much obliged to you," said
Walter. -and hope you'll let me pay
you for your trouble
i don't want any pay. but you may
pay my boy what you promised him. II
you want to-
I certainly will: and never paid
away money with more pleasure As l |
haven't had anything to eat since yester-
day afternoon. ! should like to have you
direct me to the nearest place where / /
can get some breakfast"
Come to my house: guess my wife Il
ran scare up some breakfast for you
She'll be glad to see the bog that got
the better Of Jack Mangum-"
How long has this Jack Slangum
lived about here7" asked Walter. after
accepting with thanks the offer Of a
,reakfast
About Eve years. He's been in the
ounty Jail twice during that time. and
here's a warrant out for him now. He's
confirmed thief. He'd rather steal any
inc than earn an honest living
While this conversation was going on.
hey had been walking toward the farm |
ouse in which Peter Holcomb lived II
'as an humble one-story building. with
n attic above. On one side Of il were
load fields. some under cultivation and
here was an appearance Of thrift and
Dmfort despite the smallness OF the
onse
Come in said Peter. leading the way.
John" be added, addressing the hired 2
an. who had accompanied him. you y
ay 80 into the potato field and hoe. III Il
) out directly"
Walter followed him into a broad. low :
'om-the kitchen-in which Mrs. Hol-
NIB. pleasant looking woman, was en- !.
lged IN cooking. u
Mary" said her husband, can't Won a
are up some breakfast for this young II
an7 He stopped at Jack Mangum's last Il
ght. and didn't like his accommodations 81
I'll enough to stay to breakfast" n
you don't say So" repeated Mrs. Hol- =,
NIB, her countenancs expressing curios- =
= That's about the last place I'd
int to stop at"
She went to the pantry, and speedily
appeared with some cold meat. a loaf
bread. and some fresh butter, which ~
E placed on the table.
at looks nice" said Walter. -and I'll
ut know when have been 20 hum
=" o.
At that moment the farmers boy. who to
4 served as Walters messenger, came
o the kitchen.
You got away" be said, smiling.
Yes, thanks to you said Walter. M
ere Is what I promised you"
4 don't know as I ought to take IT. =,
. the boy. hesitating, though be syi- -
tly wanted Il. up
You viii do me a favor By accepting vi
said Walter. You got me out Of a ms
scrape. Besides. you had a chance
arm some money from Jack Mangum."
/ wouldn't have done anything for
!. at any rate. He's thief
'inaIIy Peter. for be was named for 81,
father, accepted the dollar, and, sit 40,
down by Walter, asked him about his -
enture 10 the wood, listening with ~
Il interest to the details. -"
wouldn't have dared to do as you
. be said. .
Perhaps you would II you had been NE
red to-"
he farmer absolutely refused to sc- .
pay for breakfast though Walter :.
d It. II was contrary to his IDEAS
ospitzlity. Boz
We don't keep tavern he said !,
we never shall miss the little you =
Come again and see Us IL you come lzof
this way" bas'
hank you" said Walter, Il win &C mig
your Invitation with pleasure, but I ing
not feel like calling on Mr.. Man