Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-07-29

the imitation-''na-o w l guess yeou'r
: abaout right ready. bent We. to hev
drink. sonny?'
, mo. thank you" said Kirkwood
smiling tolerantly. 1--WE got an!
amount Of appetite"
"Ave you. now?" Shryker droppet
his mimicry and glanced at the clock
breakfast" he announced. Twill b,
served in the myne dinin' saloon a
eight a. m. Passengers is requested
not to be lyte at tyble."
Depositing the bottle on the said ia
BILE, the captain searched until ht
found another glass for Kirkwood ant
sat down.
do you good" he insinuated. push
ing the bottle gently over
mo. thank you" reiterated Kirk
wood shortly, a little annoyed
Stryker seized his own glass, poured
out strong mans dose of the fiery
concoction. gulped 1t down and sighed
Then. with a glance at the Americans
woebegone countenance. he filled his
pipe.
The fumes Of burning shag sharp
ened the tooth of desire Kirkwood
stood 1t as long as he could. then sur.
rendered with an IF you've got any
more Of that tobacco. captain. I'd be
glad of pipe"
An intensely contemplative express
sion crept into the captains small blue
eyes.
II only got one other pyper Of this
ere 'baccy." he announced at length
IAN ! carn't get no more till gets
'ome | simply couldn't part with it
hunder 'arf quid."
Kirkwood settled back with a hope.
less lift of his shoulders Abstractedly
Stryker pulled the smoke his way
until he could endure the deprivation
no longer.
Il had about 10 shillings in nv
pocket when | came aboard. captain.
and few other articles"
low. yes: SO you 'ad. now you men,
ton it."
Stryker rose, ambled into his room
and returned with Kirkwood's possess
sions and fresh paper Of shay.
While the young man was hastily fill
Ing. lighting and inhaling the first
strangling but delectable Whit the
captain solemnly counted into his own
palm all the loose change except three
large pennies. The latter he showed
over to Kirkwood in company with
miscellaneous assortment Of articles.
which the American picked up piece 1
by piece and began to bestow about
his clothing. When through he sat
back. troubled and disguised Stryker
met his regard blandly
Anything can doT he INQUIRED. in
suave concern.
why. there was black pearl
IVY, don't you remember? You
gave that to me. count of me 'avin'
syved yer life Twas me throwed you
that line, you know"
ooh" commented Kirkwood briefly
The pin had been among the most val
liable and cherished of his belongings.
Yes" nodded the captain in RENT
niscence. You don't remember? Like
y twas the brandy singin' in yer cad.
You pushes 1t into my 'ands-almost
weepiA. you was-an' seq. SEE you.
Stryker.' you seq. 'tyke this in trifin'
Joking Of my gratichood; wouldn't
YOU you SEE, by hofferin' you
money, but this l can insist on yer
an no REFUSAL says YOU"
"Oh." repeated Kirkwood.
IF | for an instant thought you
wasn't sober when you done it But
10; you're a gent, If there ever was
me, an I'm not the man to offend
,ou"
ooh. indeed"
Captain Stryker thoughtfully meas
lred out second drink, limited only
" the capacity Of the tumbler, en-
'ulfed 1t noisily and got up.
Guess III be turnin' in" he vol
inferred affably, yawning and stretch
ng.
i was about to ask you to do me a
ervice." began Kirkwood.
"Yes?" with the rising infection of
nockery.
Kirkwood quietly produced his cigar
s>SS' - eo'o ihaeNiDoA, SOlu CdTucdSe
nd slipped signet ring from his fin
er. will you buy these" he asked,
or will you lend me f5 and hold
hem as security?'
Stryker examined the collection with
interest strongly tinctured
nth mistrust. "I'll buy EN-" he Of
cred eventually. looking up.
That's kind Of YOU
low, they amt much use to me, but
Ill STRIKERS allus willin' to accom-
aodate friend. Four quid, you
aid?"
give"
"They amt wuth over four to me-"
VERY well. Make 1t four" Kirk
God assented contemptuously.
The captain swept the articles into
ne capacious fist, pivoted on one heel l
the peril Of his neck and numbered
Of to his room. Pausing at T
ie door. he turned back in inquiry.
Il sye. 'ow did you come to get the
apression there was a party named
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