The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-04-08
The House of the Black
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"Herei whoa! whoa therel" She
pulled the little mare down by main
strength and turned him about. We
must go back instantly. Perhaps he's
hurt
"A man that's fool enough TO lick a
horse when he's beat fair and square
ought to be hurt" ae burst out with
harshness.
oh, hope he isn't harmed" she
I'm afraid he's killed. Oh, it's all my
fault"
TT isn't your fault any more than
the man in the moons" he burst out
warmly. The lame aIi o n his own
head: He was a fool. and he's pay
ing for 1T" She did not answer; she
was peering ahead with frightened
eyes.
The revulston came quickly. h IN
slant they emerged from the bushes at
man raging Ut and down the little
structure. mad as the devil in holy
water.
"Heigh. ~Farthing." he roared, "I'u
have you arrested for this inside O.
two hours. and you'iI pay for 1t to the
very limit OF h law. By God. you
cant ANN over me like th,sl"
Hurt yeh horse any9" asked Jim
with provoking calmness.
None of yeh blamed business" he
SAi SltAii4k'iAS UP hiia uuNl Tie
bridge, the living image OF wrath. Then
they saw the horse bead down and
painting. He had evidently escaped Sc
rious injury, but the new sleigh was a
mass of kindling wood.
Can we help you any," asked Jim
with velvet voice.
TO hell with yeh help. you mis-s-ser-
able skunkt You hatn't seen the end OF
this yet. You can't come a game on
me like this and not pay for 1t. You
nfia6 FE0f 1n-aa 49,
you know you did; and I've got q good
mind to pitch yeh into the river" He
made two or three quick steps toward
the sleigh, but he thought better of 1t.
I'll talk with you when your cool.
voking drawI. But l can give you
some advice now. I think If 1 was you
I'd wait here q spell or two fer that
bobsled. ItH give yeh time to cool of.
ana then you can lead that horse OF
fast
Here. Jim Farthing!" The man was
actually foaming in his wrath. You'll
crow a different tune fore long. I'll tell
you that! You-jest-waiti I'll get
even with yeh for this IL 1t takes 80
years"
Good night. Mr.. Keichline." Jim lad
turned his horse and vas driving away.
Be careful you don't catch cold" A
sudden turn In the road smothered all
echoes OF the mans wrath.
For a long time neither of them
spoke. A strange embarrassment had
fallen over them. He tried several
times to break the awkward silence,
but she seemed like one in q brown
study. Down the narrow valleys they
sped, through the gaps and gullies. in
and out OF he nododendron and scrub,
while the moon sent down It's radiance
and the long ridges thrust out their
ragged shadows. At last they passed
through Bald Eagle Gap and were In
the Squire's front yard. Jim sprang
out to help her alight. but the girl was
on her feet as soon as he.
I'm sorry IL I've been rude to you"
ne said awkwardly. as she took q step
away.
NJ %Farthing.' there was q cold
ring In her voice. and her eyes looked
him straight through. did you unite
h horse?"
No, 1 didn't" he said, with an hon
est ring, looking full into her eyes.
She held her gaze upon him q cold In
slant. but he did not finch or cr!nge.
II believe you are telling the truth"
she said slowly. 1T am glad OF it."
Then suddenly she turned and trtpped
toward the house.
Goo night" she flung back over her
shoulder.
Good night" he echoed. Then. as he
drove slowly home. he wondered IL she
expected him to keep the appointment
for tomorrow. For on Thursday hey
We're to try the little colt on the Gum
Stump pike.