Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-12-12

both books, which relieved him of the
burden of carrying them, leaving him only
his valise
Walter was strong and stout and en-
joyed his walk. There was a freshness
and novelty about his present mode OF
life which he liked. He did not imagine
he should like TO be book agent all his
ilte but for a time he found it quite
agreeable.
tie stopped under the shade of a large
elm and ate the lunch which he had
brought with him from the inn. The
sandwiches and apples were good. and
with the addition of some water from a
stream near by, made a very accepta BILE
luncn- When he resumed his walk after
resting couple of hours, the weather had
changed. In the morning IL was BRIGHT
sunshine Now the clouds had gathered.
and a storm seemed imminent To make
matters worse, Walter had managed to
stray from the road. He found himself
waking In narrow lane, lined on either
SIDE by thick woods. Soon the rain came
pattering down, at first In small drops.
but quickly poured down in a drenchinp
shower. Walter took refuge in the woods
congrstulating himself that he had sold
the books, which otherwise would nave
run the risk of being spoiled.
wish there were some house nearby
IN which l could rest" thought Walter
The prospect of being benighted in the
woods In such weather was far from
pleasant.
Looking around anxiousiy, he espied a
small footpath, which he followed. hoping.
but hardly expecting. that il might lead
% some place of refuge. To his agree
able surprise he emerged after few min
utes into a small clearing, perhaps half
- N anrn IN -
was a rough cabin. 1t was a strange
place for house, but rude as it was.
Walter hailed its appearance with iov.
At all events it promised protection from
the weather. and the people who occu-
pied II would doubtless be willing to give
hlIn' Tor pay, of course, supper and lodg-
ing. Probably the accommodations would
not be first class, but our hero was Dre-
pared TO take what he could get and be
thankful for it. Accordingly he advanced
fearlesssy and pounded on the door with
his list, as there was neither bell nor
knocker
The door not being opened Immediately.
he pounded again. This time a not par
ticularly musical voice was heard from
within
Is that you. Jack2"
No" answered Walter, lit isn't Jack"
that of boy, and any apprehension that
might have been felt by the person with |
IN was dissipated. Walter heard a bolt \
Withdrawn, and the door opening, reveal
ed a tall, gaunt bony woman who Eyed
him In manner which could not be con
sidered very friendly or cordial.
Who are your she demanded abrupt-
~, keeping the door partly closed
Il am book agent" said Walter.
DO you expect 70 sell any books here =
asked the woman, with grim humor.
NO" said Walter but j have been
caught IN the storm, and lost my way.
Ian stop here over night if the storm
This isn't tavern" said tho woman.
ungraei0usly.
mo, J suppose not" said Walter but
t "lh De favor 10 me n you will take
me in, and ] will pay you whatever YOU
INNS f,ehf' suppose there is 40 tavern
lie half hoped there might be. Tor he
had already made up bis mind that rhis
nou'o MOI be q very agreeable place 10
There's one i've miles oa. said ,he
Woman.
That's 200 far % 80 in such weather
n youN lef me stay here i VIII pay You
whatever you ask in advance"
liulppn (" said fle woman, doubtful
~ y don't knop hQW JACK VIII like M
AZ Walter could know nothing III fle
sentiments VI fbe Jack referred n, ~ ~
i''Hiafe silent, And waited for fhe woman
AZ make ~ hsf mind believing fhaf she
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