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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
BETHEL oILEAp

Morris Ellis went to Boston Saturday
to spend week with his brother. IRA.
Clarence Dearing is moving his family
to the house now occupied By Mrs. Huat.
Mrs. John Hatch Of Randolph Is spend
ing several days with her sister, Mrs..
Herbert Owen.
Aaron Bowen and SON, Pearl, returned
nome last Thursday, having spent several
days In Boston.
Mrs. Dana Washburn and son. John.
visited at jerome shaw's in RoyaIton he
hrst Of the week.
Della Kendall finished her school In the
Mountain district last Friday ana Is At
home for few days.
Miss Susie Sargent Of Randolph spsnt
several days last week as the guest Of
Miss Abbie Chamberlin.
Over twenty attended the card party at
Aobie Chamberlin's last Friday evening
and reported good time.
Monday, little David Owen fell nom
his high chair, striking on his head in
such q way - to cause congestion OF the
brain. He has been q very sick baby for
several days and under the care OF Dr..
Caoughs hut Il now reported as out Of
danger.
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PlTTsFIELp
q. J. Ellis was in Bethel Monday.
w. 0. Feenaughty was in Rutland La

o. J. Ellis-was in Bethel Monday.
W. o. Feenaughty was in Rutland last
week.
@. A. Brigham and family have re-
turned from Boston.
Mr., and Mrs. Paul Tinkham OF Roch-
ester were in town last week
Miss Mary Boutwell, Of GaysviIie was .
guest at Robert Wilson'S recently.
Mrs. Sumner Wardwell has finished
work In Michigan and returned home.
Mrs. II. =. Fiaeld Of Newport. N. H..
was the guest Of her mother, Mrs. Jose
phine Houghton, last week.
Miss Alice Allen OF etockbridge spent
several days last week with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Martin.
The regular meeting OF Tweed River
grange will be held Saturday, Feb. s.
After the usual business Of the messing.
the first and second degrees will be con-
ierred upon class Of candidates. Let
there be a good attendance.
A delegation Of fourteen members Of
Tweed River grange enjoyed . straw ride
70 visit the 6herburne grange Saturday
evening, Jan. 30. A most eniovable
evening was passed with the sherburne
grange, the installation Of officers taking
place st that tine. Following this came
the annual banquet, which was served
with royal generosity, every detail being
OF the finest and best. The visitors were
entertained with marked cordiality and
everyone enioyed a thoroughly good
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

We, the undersigned. do herahv 49,.
70 refund the money on 60-osnr I,offl'
Of creene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II i,
fails to cure your cough or cold W.
also guarantee . 25-eent bottle to provs
sa.lsiactory or money refunded.
g. +. Black, South RoyaItop.
George A. Laird, Royaiton.
Wnlbridgs & Heath, sharon.
Badger a Noyes, sharon.
Edward Miller, East Barnard.
-. ,. Sargent a Son, South Rovalton
". a. Adams. North Pomfret.
A. L. Morse 4 Co, West Hartford.
4. Z. Hood a Son, Chelsea.
A n King q Son. Tunbridre.
= a. Wight, North Tunbridre.
q Buell. q Co, South STAFFORD.
I. Z. udail a Son, Stafford.
frank Durkee, Piltsneid.
y. y. Brigham a Son. Pifta6ela
Fred Morrill,, Pittsnsld.
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SOUTH sTocKsRIDeE

Mrs. Fenno Is poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mills were In Beth
el Tor the day Friday.
Robert Packard bas found work rolling
logs for D. Powell Of Barnard.
Charles Adams moved into the 0oodale
Bros, boarding house Friday.
Lewis White wsntfo Barnard sund.v
to-work on d. Powell's lumber Job.
Ed. Rogers returned home from Boston
with span OF work horses Saturday.
Mr.. Lewis and Miss Dora White visited
Mr.. and Mrs Austin Annis In Barnard
last week Wednesday.
Warren Pratt has two teams drawing
lumber from Ed. Rogers mill on South
Hi to the Stony Brook siding.
Il. B. Mills had the misfortune To roaa
one OF his team horses last Saturday
morning known by the name OF Old
Miss Hattie Boutwell, finished working
Tor Mrs. Z. A. Thayer ct the farm sunday
and 4 at home with her mot her for the
present.
Miss Sadie Annis, who had been living
N Mr.. Butterfield's family on South Hin.
has gone to work in Charles Adams, farni-
" IN the 0oodale Bros' boarding house.
Mrs. Ellen Towns had her goods moved
from NJ. s. Church's to Mr.. Potterss Al
Gaysville Saturday. She and her chin
oren are stopping with Mr.. Potfsr's fam
lily for the present.
Clyde Hall had the misfortune to break
on common sewing needle In his leg
last Thursday They did not succeed in
getting i all out, but II does not give
him any trouble.
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WEST HARTFORD

Charles Reynolds has not been very
well the past week.
Elmer BarroNs Is filing the ice house
at the creamery this week.
Mrs. E. c. Newton returned to her
home in Woodstock last week.
Mrs. Waiter Burgess, who has been
sick the past few days, IS improving.
Charles Williamson of Boston visited
his aunt, Mrs. Wealthy Holt, recently.
Herbert Adams went to Bethel last
week TO work for A. L. Morse With his
team on the lumber job.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

ESTATE OF AUHIE =. bMIIH'
The underHlrned, having been appointed by ~
HONORABLE Probate Court Tor the District q 80
4u.Pnf commissioners 20 receive, examine AAu =.
lest tne ciAlu1a aud demands OF all persons $3.50
ne estate @ Abbie ~ smith. late Of Brookhe'se
" SAID district, deceased, and All claims ~,
htntteq IN Offset thereto hereby give notice w.
ee vii meet for the purpose Aforesaid, ~ ~ y
INeiAnG house q l. N. Abbott In the tonn y
1reokneids VI, n said district the 18TH cay y
sel-r - p 1853, nom O'Clock p m. until $3.50 -
Y. m, on said days, and that six months from ,s
Iva Gay o. January, A. d. 1903, Il the hl. III
United ~ said Court for said creditors 70 pressss
tneL claims Lo'us for examination and ailoNah0o II
lated lated at hrookheid, Vt, this 2sth DAY y
lkydN9 Z n y ABBOTT. commissioners
frank ,. Ainswertb, EAe tutor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
ROCHESTER NORTH HOLLOW

- e~NNtU NNS@@9W
Mr.. and Mrs. Atmon Nye have been
visiting in WaitsAeld.
Sunday school holds its own even on
stormy Sundays. An organ Is its latest
acquisition.
William Fifield, s. II. Kent and william
Brooks have finished the years wood
saving for w. ID. Durham.
Charles II. Dinsmore OF Middletown
Springs was here, accompanied By his
daughter, Elsie, to attend the funeral OF
his son, Clayton, who died at the home Of
Jesse Billings last week.
Clayton Dinsmore, who has worked for
Jesse Billings for the past few years, died
last week after three weeks illness OF tu-
berculosis. The funeral was at the home
OF Mr. Billings and burial in North Hol-
low cemetery. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. H. 8. Smith and music
was furnished BY the Girls club Of Roch-
ester, who also brought q beautiful gift
Of carnations.
few OF the old-time friends Of n. c.
Harvey were entertained at his home ON
the evening OF Jan. 80, the occasion be-
ing his 65th birthday. The evenings
visit was made still more pleasant BY q
defamation BY Master Theron Harvey
and recitation by Evelyn Eaton. Re
ireshments OF ice cream and cake were
served. Those whom sickness and other
conditions prevented from accepting the
invitations for the evening Join those
present in wishing that many more fives
AZ pleasant and az profitable as those past
may be added TO Mr.. Harvey's years.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

Representative J. P. Virgins returned
home Friday.
No preaching at Center church lass
Sunday on account OF the big snowstorn
Saturday.
J. "A. knight is at Mrs. Munson,s
again aftsr q three weeks absence in
Chelsea on q visit.
Mrs. Charles Jewell Is visiting at Hoo
ton and Manchester, n. II. Mrs.. Ian
Page IL keeping her house during her
absence.
Ed. Larkin and daughter. Eudah. of
1unbridge and Charles Densmore OF Chel-
Sea played at the dance Friday evening AZ
Academy hall.
Linus Edison received the news of the
death OF his stepmotber az Williamstown
Sunday afternoon. Funeral was Tuesday
- ?. m. He did not attend Il, e. be
has been In III health for the pasf two
months.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
A Timely Ar.

During one Of the political tours Of
Mr.. Cleveland. in which he was accom-.
panied by Secretary olney, he arrived
during a severe storm at a town in
which he was to speak. As he entered
the carriage with his friends and was
driven from the station the rain
changed to hail. and immense stones
battered and ratified against the We
hicle. A brass band. rather democrat.
lied By the storm, stuck hraveIy to its
post and played.
THAT Is the most realistic music I
have ever heard" remarked the presl-
dent
What are they pIayingg" asked the
secretary Of state.
Hail to the Chief-wfth real
hall" reioined Mr.. CIeveland.-FFar.
per's Weekly.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

ESTATE or FRANCES p. wAsHBURN
State OF Vermont. Districs OF Randolph, 50
The Honorable PROBATE Court for lie Distr'i
10 All person. ,n.er..t., In the estate 4
RrAnces p. Washburn. late q Randolph IN saia
Dla.rlcA deceased. Greeting:
whereas, said Court has assigned the 10th DAY y
February nerf Tor exnnfninr ard allowing DO
account of Herherf A Alien executor Of the -
tate Of safd deceaned. and for a decree o. he
residue OF said eafnae - the lawful clan
anta q the same, and ordered that public ns
Tee tnereol be given 30 all persons interested
said estate BY publishing this order three wee.
Secceesiyely previous 70 the day assigned, U ~
1er4lQ and News, q newspaper publishto =
Randolph, IN anid District
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 appear :,
ne randolph Inn In Randolph, In said Distrlch 4.
zee Gay assigned. then and there 20 contest w
ALLOWANCE o. said account II you see cause s..
- establish your right a. heirs, legntees ana ~
rul claimants 10 said residue. i,
alfen under my hand this 23rd Gay
.er cnoRaR L. STOW. Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
WASHINGTON

Mrs. Philip MayOtte Is improving
slowly.
Mrs. win Dun finished work at Philip
MaSotte's last week.
Mrs. Thurbsr OF West Berlin is visiting
at F. Q. Huntington's.
The !. 9. 9. 4. had social at School
house bah las& Saturday evening.
Miss Nora Mcdonald is at the Mary
Fletcher hospital In Burlington. where
she has had an operation.
Miss Rowland and Miss ButterneId Of
Goddard seminary spent SUNDAY ana
Monday With Miss Nina TiIlotson.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
GEORGE A. TRACY
Real Estate,
CHELSEA, VERMONT.

Probate CouFt--pIstrict OF Randolph
Probate Court for said District will be held -
f0llows.-
Randolph-At Randolph Inn on the third Tues.
day OF each month.
Waahfngton-At washington hotel IN the fore
noon On the third Friday o. each month.
Wlliamatown-At Monument House IN ne
afternoon on the third Friday OF each month.
Also e the Probate once In Chelsea on he
third Thursday Of each month
GEORGE L. STOW, Judge
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

Miss Florence Skinner was q guest at
D. J. Flanders over Sunday.
A. =. Ford Of Granville has recently
been visiting at FL. Robinsoa's.
Mrs. John Dufiany has been quite sick.
attended BY Dr. Richardson Of Hancock.
Oscar Whitmore has gone to the Mary
Fletcher hospital In Burlington for an
operation for appendicitis.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

J. b. Buck Is filling two Ice houses to
insure q sufficient supply for his market.
Miss Marcia Godfrey, Who has been
assisting Mrs. W.. J. Gould, has returned
home.
Mrs. 9. K. Smith OF South Randolph,
who has been assisting Mrs. P. &. Carly,
has returned home.
Miss Nellie Billings, q trained nurse
from the sanatorium At Randolph, Is in
attendance At the bedside Of Mr.. House.
The condition Of Harvey House remains
unchanged. His brother, DR.. C. p.
House, Of Washington has been sent for.
: Laaiss' hair work. Mrs. H. n. Bean,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
eRoAD BROOK

James Reed OF Pomfret visited AZ W. I.
Chamberlin's Sunday.
Miss Rachel Bowlss Of Poufrst Il
working for Mrs. A. c. Gibson.
Remember the dance Wednesday. Feb.
To- at 1. D. Adams. All invited.
George Allen spent Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. H. F. Preston, at sharon.
Frank Adams and Miss Emma Laurie
OF East Barnard called on friends here
Sunday.
Fred w. Howland attended the Masonic
district meeting Wednesday ct white
River Junction.
M. and Mrs. Edmund D. Burke are in
Darlington visiting their daughter. Mr..
Charles Crandall.
Earl Faneuf Of South Royalton has
been appointed our new rural mail carrier
here on Route No. 2.
A. a. Woodward, who has been visit
ing friends bere, has returned to his
home at Maloen, Mass.
Torturing eczema spreads its burning
area every day. Doan's Ointment quick
y stops is spreading, instantly relieves
the itching, cures Il permanently. At
any drug store.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

Doan's Rsgulets cure constipation,
tone the stomach, stimulate the liver. pro
mote digestion and appetite and easv
passages Of the bowels. Ask rour drug
gist for them. Is cents a box.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

yQu have pains IN the back, Urinary Bladder
~ A10aey trountes and want certain pleasant
herb cure Tor WomAn's ilis, try Mother GraVis
AuaEalAan Leaf Il L safe and falIlnr
regulator. AZ Druggists. or BY mail socfs Sample
peg kaye FhE4. Address. The Mother Gray Co.
LeIkoy, n. z. -
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

ABOUT the size o. your shoes ii,s some sstfsrnc-
-.o4 y A1oH mat May people can wear shoes
zl1e smaller ~ sprink ing Aliens Foot Ease into
t1em. tQss the thing FOR Patent Leather Shoe
20 ser breaking n New Shoes Sold evsrT-
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coPPERFIELn


School taught BY Almon Bushnell
closed here last week.
Albert Davis has bought the home o.
his father, the late Stephen Davis. ma
taken possession.
Mrs. Judd Cutler is sick with : ha.r,
trouble. Or. Marshall Of Chaisea affends
her and Kate Muir IL doing the house.
work.
William Tague has bought the HAYES
house and Is taking Il down to moVs
onto their farm known as the stspben
Norton place.
Frank Johnson had the n,iafortupa a.
cut his tout quite badly but l. doing well.
he and Fred Powers were choppinR for
the Drugs boys.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Packard ana
daughter Of Beanville have gone TO Ter
anon for the winter. Mr.. Packard vent
for medical treatment.
Foley'a Honey and Tar clears the air
passages stops the Irritation IN fhe
throat soothes the infiamed membranes.
and the most obstinate cough dIsan.
pears. Sore and inlamed iunea ar
healed and strengthened. ana the coia u
expelled from the system. Refuse anv
ont the genuine in the yellow package.
a. A: Leonard, Randolph. q e. R1ect.
South Roynltou, d. o. Goodno. Roch.
Ester r 4. 1otman, North Tunbridrn.
Victor A. Grant, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04

Great french Actor Dead.
Coquslsn, the best actor on the French
stage, died last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-02-04
NO BETTER VALUE
OFFERED!

l5O-acre farm, splendid location,
land easy TO work and OF best quality
Buildings in good repair, consisting
OF 2OxS0 horse barn, 4Ox4O COW barn
granary, hen house, sugar house, eight
room dwelling. sugar bush Of 900 to
100 trees, plenty of wood and soft
lumber. One mile to school, cresme1
and up-to-date village. Price slsG
$3.50 gives you possession. Stock,
tools and produce at purchaser option
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08
|lEAMcluES 0Zh,
liza gl6ul@N !~

There is a new kind of hook and eye
which comes In gray as well as black
and white.
In sewing on hooks and eyes the
silk or thread used should match the
material, not the hooks.
Adorably quaint little puhs and
Fittings are one OF the favOrite trim
mings on evening and afternoon
gowns.
Dainty hand embroidery and hne
,aces run riot over the fashionable lin
9erie which has never been ~ ex-
trayagantly beautiful as 1t Is this sea-
son.
A DELIGHTFULLY."- whimsical mingiing Of
the oriental and the modern are the
Arabian capes. which bid fair to be-
come favorite model for evening
wear this season.
A winsomely pretty little dancing
school frock isof apple blossom pink silk
with a quaint old lace collar and PINK
suede belt fastening with beautiful
old.sashioned handmade gold buckle.
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08

| the lion shown himself then Blake
would have shot on the instant. AS II
was, the beast remained behind the
screening border of grass. where he
could watch his intended quarry with
out being seen In turn. The delay
gave Blake time for reflection. He
spoke sharply. al it we're biting OF his
words: Hit out. I'll stop the buffer. y
Il can't. Oh. I'm afraid"
Again the hidden beast gave voice
to his mighty rumbling challenge.
Still he did not appear. and Blake at.
tempted derisive jeer: Hey. there,
louder! We've not run yet! It's all
right. little woman. The skulking
sneak is trying to bluff U.s. 'Fraid to
come out II we don't stampede. He'll
make OF when he finds we don't scare.
Lions never tackle men in the day.
time. Just keep cool a while.
He'll" .~
"Look!-there to the right saw
him again! He's creeping around!
See the grass novel"
That's only the wind. It eddies
down-God! he is stalking around.
Trying to take us from behind-curse
him! He may get ME. but I'll get
him, t00-the dirty sneak"
The blood had flowed back into
Blake's face, and showed on each
cheek In a little red patch. His broad
chest rose and fell slowly to deep
respirations; his eyes glowed Hike
balls of white-hot steel. He drew his
bow q little tauter and wheeled slow
ly to keep the arrow pointed ut the
slight wave in the grass which marked
the stealthy movements of the lion.
Miss Leslie. more terrified with every
added moment Of suspense. cringed
around. that she might keep him be.
tween her and the hidden beast.
Minute after minute dragged by.
Only q man of Blake's obstinate. sui
len temperament could have withstood
the strain and kept cool. Even he
found the impulse to leap up and run
all but irresistible. Miss Leslie
crouched behind him. no more able
" iuu sAiAA = AAOuoe Win WHICH q Col
has been playing.
Once they caught a glimpse Of the
sfnuous tawny form gliding among the
leafless stems of q thorn clump. Blake
took quick aim: out the outlines of
the beast were indistinct and the
range long. He hesitated, and the
opportunity was lost.
Yard by yard they watched the
slight swaying of the grass tops which
betrayed the cautious advance of the
grim stalker. The beast did not roar
again. Having failed to flush his
game. he was seeking to catch them
on their guard, or perhaps was warily
taking stock of the strange creatures.
whose like he had never seen.
Now and then there was q pause,
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08

The making of candle shades dainty which
to
workmanke
all possible classification object
with
ltoolsa ndtr
To
with piece Of string pin and pencil will
be
average size
of
radius the
the and then cut the uperhuous tapping
This nalwa be whe
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08

Albanian CustoEnA

Some strange customs exist In Al
bania. To compliment an unmarried
woman. for instance. Is pr0vocation
for death. A bloody enemy is under
amnesty while in the company Of .
woman. A woman may shoot q aance
Who breaks his betrothal or call upon
the young mans father to kill him. II
. man commits murder. and, flying for
his HE. enters the house Of another.
friend or foe, he Is safe. This is the
case, even II he takes refuge In the
house Of brother Of the man he has
slain. He may not remain there for
ever: but for three days he can live
ON the best that the house provides.
When that time II up. he IL shown on
his way. Twenty-four hours Is given
him to make his escape: after that
the amnesty f. over and the blood
feud begins.-The Balkan Trail.
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08
An Ever Ready Opening.

The editor suddenly became con-
scious that some one was standing be-
hind him. Looking round, his glance
fell upon . seedy looking individual
with the eyes of q crank.
II beg your pardon" said. the new
conner. but II there IN opening here
for q hrst-class Intellectual writer?'
YES" grimly responded the editor.
An ingenious carpenter, f0reseeing
your visit. has provided an excellent
opening. Turn the knob to the right.
and do not slam the door a you 60
Sunday Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08
Geographical Distinctions.

Inhabitants of the Isle Of Wight
speak of going to England" when
they leave their own fragment Of ths
kingdom. A patriotic Cornishman also
goes to England" when he crosses
the, lamar. Similarly Inhabitants OF
the Balkan peninsula talk Of going to
Europe" when they leave their own
corner OF the continent-in curious
contrast with the people Of Great Brit
ain, Who regard themselves ~ both OF
and In Europe" and It Il only the
continent" that they visit There h
IN old story Of . Scottish minister
who prayed for . blessing upon the
Inhabitants Of Great and Little Cum
brae (islands in the Firth Of Clyde)
and the adjacent islands Of Great Brit
ain and Ireland" Massachusetts, peo-
pie speak Of going down east" when
they start for the Maine coast
The Columbus journal., 1909-12-08

-
stretch of bare ground. 9th
er than seward, the open space was
hemmed in by grass jungle. inter
spersed with clumps of thOrn-brush
On the north side jutting corner OF
the tall. yellow spear-grass curved out
and around, with the point of the hook
some 50 yards from the palms. Else
where the distance to the jungle was
nearly twice as far.
Blake dropped the bag and his
weapons. flung down his hat and
started up a palm shaft The down
pointing bristles of his skin trousers
aided his grip. Though the lofty
crown of the palm was swaying in the
wind he reached the top and was down
again before Miss Leslie had arranged
the contents Of the lunch bag
Guess you're not extra hungry
he remarked.
She made no response.
Mad. eh? Well, toss me the little
knife. Mine has got too good . meat
edge to spoil ON these husks.''
1T was very kind of you to climb
for the nuts, and the wind blowing 80
hard up there" she said. as she
handed over the penknife. Il am not
angry. It is only that I feel tired and
depressed. I hope l am not going
to be"
mo; you're not going to have the
fever. or any such thing! You're
played out. that's all. I'm q fool for
bringing you SO far. You'll be all
right after you eat and rest. Here;
drink this cocoa milk"
She drained the nut, and. upon his
insistence, made a preteuse at eating.
He was deceived until. with the salts.
flying Of his first keen hunger, he
again became observant.
Say. that won't dol" he exclaimed.
Look at your bowl. You haven't nib.
bled enough to keep q mouse alive"
Really. am not hungry. But am
resting"
TRY another nut. I'll have one
ready in two. shakes"
He caught his hat, which was drag.
ging past in a downward eddy Of the
wind, and weighted 1t with a cocoa.
nut He wedged another nut be.
tween his knees and bent over It.
tearing at the husk. 1t took him only
q few moments to strip the fiber fror,
the end and gouge open the germ hole.
He held out the nut and glanced up to
meet her smile of acceptance.
She was staring past him. her eyes
wide with terror. and the color fast
receding from her face.
What in Anothe. snake?" he
demanded, twisting wariiy about to
glare at the ground behind him.
'There-over in the grass!" she
whispered. 1T looked out at me with
terrible. savage eyes!"
'Snake?-that far or"
mo. no!-a monster-a huge, fierce
beast!"
'Beast?" echoed Blake, grasping hid
bow and arrows. where Il he? May.
be only one Of these African buhaloes
How'd he look?-horns?"
IL didn't see any. It Was al
shaggy. and yellow like the grass
and terrible eyes-Oh!"
The girls scream was met by . f.
rocious. snarling roar. 20 deep and
prolonged that the air Quivered and
the very ground seemed to shake.
''God!-a iion!" cried Blake. the
hair on his bare head bristling Ike
q startled animals.
He turned squazely about toward
the ridge. his bow half drawn. Had