West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-04-01

the boudoir was now reduced To the
proportions OF 1.-TWO fer n nickel"
Yep" assured the sheriff. "They
are named after Roosian, one OF
them diplomat fellers."
whats n diplomatT Polly asked.
Slim chuckled and with twinkle
I'm his eye drawled: "a diplomat is
man that steals your hat an coat an
then explains 1t so well that you give
him your watch an chain. SabeT
Polly did not understand. She felt
that Slim was laughing at her, but she
could not see any fun I'm his remark
To end the discussion. however, she
said, 'T sabe."
Polly sauntered away from the
wagon. AS she passed Slim he tried
to put his arm about her waist. She
skillfully evaded him. The sheriff
Joined her in the shade OF cotton,
wood. You know I've been thinkin'
lot Of you lately. Miss Polly?"
"Only lately?" she asked mlschle-
vously.
"Well, yes-that is"--
This conversation was becoming too
personal for Bud. who in an effort TO
hear all Slim had to say moved incau-
tiously in the wagon. Slim heard him.
"Who's In that wagonT' he cried.
moving toward It, "Show Low
asleep"
"No-Buddy." said Polly. thinking she
might as well confess the deception
first as last and using the childish nick
name of her lover I'm order TO soften
Sims anger against him.
Nobody" repeated Slim, not l--ily
convinced that he was mistaken, but
stopping In Difference to Polly's ap-
parent denial.
"Who do you s'poseT asked Polly
pertly, taking courage when she found
that Slim did not continue his investi-
CATION. You aln't after any Buddy.
are youT"
mo. but I'll just take look I'm here
cause got somethin' partic'lar to say
TO you, Miss Polly, an don't want no
listeners" And he moved forward
again.
At this juncture Polly began to ply
her arts ns a coquette. Looking shyly
at Slim, she murmured, "Are you sure
you are not after anybody The en-
HhstHt6 Vll AIt lubl NOTu WIS no UlHln
that a shrewder lovemaker than Slim
would have been deceived
''Eh? What's thatr
Polly turned her back TO him with
assumed bashfulness. Sims courage
arose at the sight. "Well / reckon this
is n pat hand fer me. an that's the
way I'm a-goin' to play It, II I've got
the nerve"
Slim smOothed down his tangled hair
and brushed of some Of the dust which
whitened his shoulders. Look here,
Miss Polly
Then his courage failed him, and he
stopped. Polly glanced at him TO help
him over the hard places Slim was
greatly embarrassed. "My heart IS
right up in my throat Well, might
rs we'll spit It out" he thought aloud.
Again Slim started toward the girl
/ TO tell her OF his love, and again his
courage failed him, although Polly was
doing her best TO help him.
Look here. Miss Polly, I've been aft
er somebody fer long time now"
'Iorse thlef7' asked Polly coquet-
tlsbly
"No heart thief" blurted Slim.
stealth hearts ain't no harm"
"Wcll, Just the same. I'm goin' 10
Issue n writ OF replevln an try fer TO
git mine back" laughed slim. He was
about to slip hls arm about her waist
when she turned and faced him. The
action so disconnected him that he
Jumped backward rs II the girl was
about TO attack him.
Where IS ~" asked Polly.
slim. deeply IN earnest. replied
You know where its hid. You know
Just as well as I kin tell you"
Polly became remOrsefui. She real
lied how much slim was suffering.
and she was sorry that her answer 10
him would be n disappointment
Please don't say any more. SLIM"
she said as she stepped away. slim
followed her up and, speaking over
her shoulder. said ~ can't help IL.
You've got my feelin's stampeded now.
an they sure has 70 run. I've had an
itchin' I'm my heart fer you ever since
first knowed you. You como from
Kentucky. Well, I was kinder borned
up that way myself. In Boone county.
an that sorter makes well. n u did,
what want to know is'-
slim hesitated and ncrvously hauled
at his chaps