The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-04-01

scamp" growled Captain Cy "All this
day I've been hatin' myself for the
way I've acted to you. I've mated 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? So3
Then get 'em IL you can. It's you and
me for 1t, and We'll see who's the best I
man. Teacher, II you're ready I'll
walk home with you now"
Mr.. Smith was not entirely cowed by |
the captain.
"You gor' he yelled. 60 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 my
The captain dropped Miss Dawes
arm and strobe back to where his an
tagonist was sitting in the dust Of the
walk. STOPPING down, he shook big
forefnger In the mans face, and his
eyes cleaned ominously.
you've been out west, they tell
me-" he whispered sternly. "Yesr
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
60 into my house tonight and touch
well, you know what I mean-just so
sure I'll kill you like dog, 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 hesitated, 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 hep
The captain pushed his 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 I callate I've got another guess.
Anyhow, don't you fret. I did just
the right thing, and I'm glad did It.
II 1t was only me, wouldn't fret,
either. But there'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.
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 peo-
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 hands;"
She extended her hand. Captain Cy
hesitated.
Hadn't you better wait a spell!" he
asked You've heard that swab call
me partner. Hadn't
mo; 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. Now will you shake
handsl"
The captain did not answer. He
merely took the proffered hand, shook
1t heartily and strobe off into the dark
ness.