The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-15
CY
WHITTAkER'S
PLACE
BY JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
copydSht. 1908. by d. Appleton 9 Co


shone.
Phoebe he faltered unbelievissiy,
what was you goin' to say? DO you
mean that-that"-
The side door of the house opened.
The next instant Mr. Tiddltt. a drip
ping umbrella in his hand. entered the
sitting room
Hello. Whit he hailed Just run
In for n minute to say howdy." Then
he noticed the schoolmlstress. aud his
expression changed. Oh, How be
you. Miss Dawes?" he said II didn't
see you fust of Don't run away on
my account"
81 was just going" said Phoebe. but
toning her Jacket. Captain Cy accom-
panied her to the door.
"Goodby." she said. There was
something else | meant to say, but I
think II Is best to wait hope to
have some good news for you soon,
something that will send you to Wash
ington with a light heart. Perhaps
shall hear tomorrow. II so will call
after school and tell you"
Eyes. do" urged the captain eager
ly. You'll find me here waitin'. Good
news or not. do come. IL amt said
all 1 wanted to myself"
He returned to the sitting room
The town clerk was standing by the
stove. He looked troubled.
whats the row, Asef asked Cy
oh nj
good nature.
"Oh, nothin' special replied Mr..
Tidditt. You look joyful enough for
two of us. Had good company. amt
your"
why. yes; bout as good as there is
What makes you look so glum?'
Asaph hesitated.
phoebe was here yesterday, too,
want she?" he asked.
'Yup. What of it,"
"And the day afore thatF
mo. not for three days afore that.
But what of 1t, ask your
well, now, Cy. you mustn't get mad.
I'm friend of yours. and friends
ought to be able to say most anything
to each other. If-if was you
wouldn't let Phoebe come so often
not here. you know. mt your house.
Course | know she comes with Bos'n
and all, but
"Out with itrl The captains tone
was omlnous. What are you drivin'
at?'
The caller fidgeted.
well. Whit" he stammered, there's
considerable talkin' goin' on, that's all"
"Talkin'? What kind Of talln'T
well. you know the kind. This
town does good deal of It, specially
after church and prayer meetin'
Seems IL they thought twas sort Of
proper place. ! don't myself kind
of like to keep my charity and brother
ly love spread out through the week
but
"Ase are the folks in this town say
in word against Phoebe Dawes be-
cause she comes here to see-Bos'nr
"Don't--don't get mad, Whit. Don't
look at me like that. | amt said moth
in Why. Il spell ago at the boardin'
house T.
He told Of the meal at the perfect
boarding house. where Miss Dawes
championed his friends cause; also OF
the conversation which followed and
his own part In IT, Captain Cy paced
the floor.
II wouldn't have her come so often,
Cy," pleaded Asaph, honest |
wouldn't. Course you and me know
they're mean, miser'ble liars, but it's
her Pm thinkin' Of. She's young
woman and single. and you're a good
many years older'n she IL. And so, Of
course, you and she amt ever goin' to
get married. And have you thought
what effect il might have on her keep
in her teachers placer The commit
tees a majority against her as It's
And you know don't think so, but II
good many folks do-you amt got the
best name just now. Darn II all, I
amt putin this the way I'd ought to,
but you know what | mean, don't you.
CyT
Captain Cy was leaning against the
window frame, his head upon his arm.
He was not looking out, because the
shade was drawn. Tidditt waited anx-
iously for him to answer At last he
turned.
"Ase," he said, TIN much obliged to
you. You've pounded It In pretty hard,
but | caPlate I'd ought to have had
IT Done To me. I'm IA fOol-an old fool,
Just as | said awhile bnck-and Moth
in nor nobody ought TO have made me
forget IT, For minute or so / But
there; don't you fret. That young wo-
man shan't risk her job nor her repu-
tntion on account of me-nor of Bos'n,
either. I'll see TO that. And, see here"
ne added fiercely, ~ cant stop wom-
ems tongues, even when they're as bad
ms some Of the tongues in this town,
but II you hear man say one word
against Phoebe Dawes, only one word,
you tell me his name You hear, Ase?
You tell me his name Now run along,