Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-08-12
An Arrival

comfortable, the horse fat and sleek.
He was pampered horse and wanted
to get home to his comfortable stable
He expressed his uneasiness by softly
neighing and by little starts and
backings. He knew his mistress was
a caller at the house in front of which
| he was tied, and he wanted to let her
know that she was prolonging her
stay beyond reasonable limits.
Presently, as if to illustrate his
pangs Of hunger, he dropped his head,
and, cramping the phaeton about, be-
gan to nibble at the short grass near
the curb. / ne nibbling was not good
for the shaved lawn. The nosing
horse not only nibbled, but he brought
UP tuft or two with the tender roots
attached.
A young man who was sauntering
| down the street saw the mischief that
was being wrought, and, stepping
quickly to the head of the horse, drew
| him away from his meal. He was
| shortening the halter when a young
| fellow came through the gateway.
| The newcomer looked at the nibbled
sod and then at the young man.
What do you mean" he sharply
demanded, "by tying your old brute in
| front Of this house?"
The young man had turned from
the hitching post and looked over his
shoulder at the newcomer.
Am I to infer that your remark is
addressed to me?" he quietly asked.
"Of course it's addressed to you,"
the newcomer answered in still loud
er tones. "See the damage your
wheezy old plug has donei Hustle him
away or I'll kick his ribs in"
The young man pulled the halter
tight and turned to the angry youth.
That's foolish talk" he said. "The
damage is only slight" He pressed
the sod down lightly with his foot.
'The first shower will make the lawn
as good as new
The angry youth grew angrier
Il order you to take that horse
away Will you do'it?"
The young man smilingly shook his
head.
mo-" he replied.
"Do you understand that this is m,
home?"
The young man glanced at the
house.
"a very attractive place." he said
The angry youth stepped forward
quickly and kicked viciously at the
old horse. But his kick fell short
The young man caught him as he
plunged forward, and with a quick
shove from his rigid right arm thrust
him half way across the sidewalk.
you mustn't try that" he said.
His voice was steady, but he breathed
a little more quickly. only a cow
ardly Orute would kick a horse. I'd
much rather have you try to kick me-"
The youth had been dazed by his
sudden repulse. Now he put his head
down and leaped at the stranger. He
was a younger man of heavy build
and his rush was formidable. But the
stranger sidestepped little, and
lightly countering the blow that was
smartly across the face with the
back of his left hand
stop this foolishness," he grOwled,
his face suddenly darkening.
Before the youth could reply a clear
voice hailed them from the steps of
the house
Whats going on there?" the voice
cried
The two men looked up. A stout
old woman was coming down the
steps, a plainly dressed old woman
with beautiful white hair.
The angry youth stared at her for
feeting moment and then turned
around and walked swiftly down the
street The young man held his
ground
What are you doing with my
horse?" inquired the old woman as
she came through the gate.
81 am untying him, madam" replied
the young man.
The old woman stepped into the
phaeton and the young man brought
the hitching strap to her
rs your time Of any particular
value, young man."
NO madam"
What do you say to taking little
ride with me?"
The young man laughed.
I'm quite sure | should enjoy both
the rest and the company"
h0CidQ
woman.
'I'll promise you not to break any
speed regulations" she said as she
took up the reins. There was little
silence and then she locked around at
her guest. II overheard part of that
boisterous talk back there" she said.
I'm glad you didn't let the youngster
kick old Major. What's the matter
with your hand?"
He quickly covered the scraped
knuckles.
I'm afraid slapped the boy hard
er than intended" he said.
They were passing along a well
kept road in the suburbs, a road that
seemed little travelled, however, when
they came in sight of stranded tour
ing car 1t was a handsome car, and
handsome young woman was in the
highway beside it. She looked up
quickly when she heard the sound OF
Majors hOofs.
why, it's Aunt Mary!" she cried.
isn't this provoking"
whats wrong, Emily?"
"I'm sure don't know. Everything
was all right when I started. It ran