Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-07-01

the old walletful of money and wait.
ed for developments.
Mabel was plainly frightened "We
didn't know there was any such law
| she said
THAT doesn't make any difference -
| Snyder went OH. But III tell you
what III do. If you'll agree not to
peddle any more apples in this town
I'll let you off this time"
Gladys looked up suspiciously. "Are
you a policeman" she asked.
ut doesn't make any difference what
| I am" he retOrted. You'd better re-
member what l say" And he strobe
angrily away.
"He isn't much Of gentleman any
way" said Mabel as she picked up the
reins. Il wish papa had been here"
The girls drove around by the bank
again and added $50 to their bank
deposit before they started for home.
you're making money fast" said
the old banker kindly as Gladys hand
ed him the money.
"Yes," she replied; "we're just selling
our apples
"Snyder's getting them. / suppose"
said the banker.
Indeed he Is not" Gladys replied.
"We're peddling them"
The bankers face grew serious ''Of
course it's none Of my business" he
said. but Id advise YOU not to Op-
pose Snyder He is a great deal more
powerful than you are. and he may
make you trouble"
Snyder was just trying to brighten
you" said Alr. Sanders when they
told him about 1t that night. There
is an ordinance that peddlers must
have licenses. but farmers who peddle
things they raise themselves are not
considered as peddlers. The banker
probably does lot Of business with
Snyder and doesn't want to see any
trouble" ~
Cant you go In with us tomorrow"
asked Mabel.
mot very WE'LL" her father answer
ed. II promised to help the Burtons
thrash. IF Snyder says anything
more to you, though, Iii go with you
next time and see that he gets what's
due him"
The girls had their load almost half
sold the next day when Snyder put In
his appearance.
II thought told you this thing had
got to stop" he snarled. jumping up
to the step on the side OF the wagon
box. You're running my trade with
your cursed peddling. Are you going
to stop it?"
Both girls shrank back at the angry |
light in his eyes. They had never
seen any one In such passion before.
The next moment they were aware
of something flying through the air |
In Snyder's direction. II hit him
suuarely in the back. and he rolled to
the ground. There was brief strug-
gle, then silence.
i HueSS uc WOh yOe ohy
more" said voice that they recog-
nized as Hapeld Du Vars. Eyes, you
can get up" he went on as Snyder
crawled to his feet "But If l ever
hear of you so much as speaking to
these girls again won't leave you any
legs to stand on. Now let's see how
fast you can get away from here"
Snyder hurried away as rapidly as
his bruises would permit without 80
much as glance behind.
81 beg your pardon II l said any
thing should not have" said Harold.
strengthening his moist collar. But
| was a little excited. To think Of q
fellow like that talking that way to
you"
IF It hadn't been for you l don't
know what would have happened"
said Gladys. 81 was almost scared"
what an admission!" laughed Har-
I'D. 81 needed something to restore
ne to your good graces." b. went on
ruefully. 'But I'll have to
,ay goodby now. l was just on my
way to catch the train. I'm going to
college,"
GLADYS held out her hand, Good