Graham guardian., 1911-04-21
Cy Whittaker's
Place
BY JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
Copyrisht. 1908. by D. Appleton
8 Co.

Smith, hey?" he sneered. "Oh, yes
Smith! Well, Smith amt goin'. d'you
see. He's goin' to do what he pleases
l reckon I'm on top Of the roost here
i know what's what. You can't talk
to me. I've got rights, i have. and
'Blast your rights!
what? What? Blast my rights
hey? Oh. yes! Think because you've
got money you can cheat me out OF
'em, do you? Well. you can't! And
how about the other part Of those
rights? S'pose walk right into that
house end
"Stop II! Shut up! You'd better
NOT
"And into that bedroous and just say,
'Emmie. here's your ~
lie didn't finish the sentence. Cap
tain Cy's big fist struck him fairly be-
tween the eyes. and the back of his
head struck the walk with smack"
Then, through the fireworks which
were Illuminating his muddled brain.
he heard the captains voice:
"You low down, good for nothin'
scamp" growled Captain Cy. "All this
day I've been hatin' myself for the
way I've acted to you. I've hated my
self and been tryin' to spunk up cour-
age to say It's all orr But was too
much of coward, ! guess. And now
the Lord Almighty has made me say
It. You want your rights, do you? So?
Then get 'em II you can. It's you and
me for 1t, and we'll see who's the best
man. Teacher, If you're ready I'll
walk home with you now"
Mr. Smith was not entirely cowed by
the captain.
"You gor he yelled. go ahead!
And I'll go to lawyers tomorrow.
But tonight. and inside Of Ave minutes,
I'll walk into that house of yours and
get N.Y.
The captain dropped Miss Dawes
arm and strode back to where his an
tagonist was sitting in the dust Of the
walk. STOPPING down, he shook big
forennger in the mans face. and his
eyes steamed ominously.
you've been out west, they tell
me-" he whispered sternly. "Yes?
Well, out west they take the law into
their own hands sometimes, hear.
I've been In South America. and they
do 1t there too. Just so sure as you
go into my house tonight and touch
well, you know what mean--just so
sure I'll kill you like a Cog. IL have
to chase you to Jericho. Now, you can
believe that or not. IL | was you I'd
believe It,"
Taking the frightened schoolmistress
by the arm once more. he walked away.
Mr.. Smith said nothing till they had
gone some distance. Then he called
after them.
"You wait till tomorrow" he shout
ed. "You just wait and see what'll
happen tomorrow
Captain Cy was silent all the way to
the gate of the perfect boarding house.
Miss Dawes was silent likewise. but
she thought great deal, At the gate
she said:
Captain Whitaker. I'm ever so
much obliged to you. / can't thank
you enough"
He hesltated. then said:
"Don't try, then. That's what you
said to me about the cow"
She gazed worriedly at him.
"But I'm almost sorry you were the
one to come. I'm afraid that man will
get you into trouble. Has he--can
he What did he mean about to-
morrow? Who is he?''
The captain pushed bis cap back
from his forehead.
Teacher" he said, there's a prov
erb. amt there. about lettin' tomor.
row take care Of itself? AS for trou-
ble-well. did think I'd had trouble
enough In my life to last me through.
but cal'late I've got another guess.
Anyhow. don't you fret. did just
the right thing. and I'm glad / did It.
If It was only me wouldn't fret,
either. But tbere's"- He stopped,
groaned and pulled the cap forward
again Good night" he added and
turned to go.
Miss Dawes leaned forward and de-
tanned him.
Just minute. Cap'n Whitaker"
she said. II was little preJudiced
against you when came here. was
told that you got me the teachers po-
sition. and there was more than hint
that you did 1t for selfish reasons Of
your own But I've had to Judge pep
pie for myself In my lifetime, and I've
made up my mind that was mistaken
about you. | should like to apologize.
VIII you shake handsY'
She extended her hand. Captain Cy
hesitated.
Hadn't you better wait spell?" he
asked. you've heard that swab call
me partner. Hadn't
"No; don't know what your trouble
is. of course, and certainly shan't
mention 1t to any one. But, whatever
1t Is. I'm sure you are right and It's
not your fault. Nsw will you shake
handsT
The captain did not answer. He
merely took the proffered hand, shook
II heartily and strobe off into the dark
ness.
CHAPTER XII.