The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-04-02

MI, the mistakes mine. expect that
II was this inn all the time that Char
, lie Ga5bitas meant. and In some In.
comprehensive way ! mixed up the
names Of the villages-not unnatural,
perhaps. since I'm q stranger: but
do think the telegraph people might
have known better and brought the
wire here!- He turned round in his
chair Landlord. what can you give
as for dinner?.
Bread and cheese said the man.
shortly.
He clearly did not warm TO his Wis.
itors. In spite of Joe's explanations
he seemed 10 entertain more than
lingering doubts Of them. which un-
doubtedly the down-at-heei appear.
ance Of his two wonld-be guests went
far to justify.
Bread and cheese." Joe echoed the
words ms though he doubted II he had
heard Alright. Il said We wanted din
ner.' in his lordiiest manner. Joint
poultry-game-some at least Mt
to set before gentlemen."
Yes. can give you proper
enough dinner" he said, stolidly. ''if
YOU like TO show me the color of your
money first.'
With this ultimatum Joe felt that
his eloquence had been wasted: his
hopes touched zero. Hut he made q
last effort born Of despair. He rose,
and with the air Of an insulted grand
seigneur cried.
Come. Herbert. We have had
enough OF this mans insolence, Of
which ! can assure him he has not
heard the last shall not fail to 40
quaint Mr.. Gabbitas Of our reception
here after his recommendation
since. no doubt. this was the place he
meant: and we may be sure he will
never send any more OF his motorist
here" He turned to the landlord. II
don't know whether yon know Mr..
Gabbi.as personally: but | can tell
You that he's man OF extremely
short temper, as well as OF consider
able influence; and when he hears OF
this unheardof insolence to friends Of
his--weli. You may consider yourself
extremely lucky II he
The landlord Interrupted him. The
mans manner had undergone rapid
change: certainly no one was more
surprised than Joe at the effect OF his
blum. II had struck the innkeeper
that II these really were acquaintan-
ces OF Mr.. Gabbitas-and Il was nos
sible, OF course. and the speaker had
certain mir Of authority that he as
sociated with quality folks"-he
might find himself awkwardly placed.
For Mr.. Gabbitas was a magistrate:
and there might be questions raised
about the renewal Of his license when
the matter next came up for reconsid.
Grafton by the licensing committee.
Honiface suddenly became extremely
civil.
Only my lark, gents" he said,
aroiogetically. Il shall be very
pleased. of course, to put the best I've
got In the house before You"
Joe looked mt him with his sternest
expression.
i am not I'm the habit OF suffering
iarks-rank insolence were a more
hitting word--to be played on me-. he
said. In his largest and most i'm.
pfessive manner. And | could not
think. nor could my friend. of stopping
now. ! shall not fall TO LET Mr.. Cab
hitas know of the way this inn liz con.
quoted. OF The reception of his friends
meet with here. You need say no
more. ! accept no apologies. Come.
Monty appeared In no way loafh to
obey the summons.
The landlord went hastily forward
eagerly apologize.
No. don't go. gents" he cried. hum.
bly,. I'm sure gents like you ms is
real gents can take joke In good
part, I've got the incest cold roast
chicken In the house as ever You
tasted. and hardly cut at"
Il can't forget that you were very
lnsolent.' said Joe. pausing ana turn. |
ing. But II struck the landlord that |
there were signs Of wagering In his |,
tones.
III youth overlook my hastiness.
gents. YOU sha'ni have occasion TO |
at The dinner I'll set before |
son he said. obseaaiousiy. 1--WE got |
some home.fed pork that should ike |
You TO taste. that with some annie |
sauce.
Joe's eyes kindled.
Very well. I'll overlook il this time |
and ! think can say As much for |
my friend" said Joe. with magnificent |
rondeseension. and TO the dismay OF
Monty, who was gifted with powers OF |
masination. and was looking ahead
% the moment when Joe.s little nc
ions mutt dissolve like the airy fabric
d vision. 4 hope this win be I
esson TO you. my man. Wen stay ON
LIS condftion--that YOU serve I'M the
,est dinner you can set before MS.
What have your.