Putnam patriot., 1911-04-14

we're merely defending them against those who would monopoize them. We believe in their fullest use. but we see no reason for giving away the re sources when the country needs the revenue
 Mrs Redneld rose as soon ns the cof fee came on ..Yeu gentlemen seem bent upon discussing matters of no in- terest to LIS. she said. "so we'll leave you 10 fight fl out alone. I'm sure you'll all agree with Hugh in the end. Like General Grant, he's very ob- stinate man"
 No sooner were they seated iR the Big living room than Mrs Euderby be run tp relate e0Hlcal st0ries of her household Her cats had fits and ran up The wall Her dogs were forever getting 4uillea by reason of foolish attacks Hp9n Porcupres. or else they game hone s re,3iniscent of skunks that they at bul smothered the cook. Invariably theg= return from eaeoun- fcrs of this kind inst as ue are sitting Gt dinner" she explained Further more t.Hdprhe's ditches arc hablfHaIly getting elogeed 2nd oVerdowing the lawn and filling the cellar and he stands in terror of his cowboys When l thiuE of ali these irruptions and dis fractions Euelaaa's order and routine seem heavenly. But Charley finds all this amusing more's the pity. and leaves me tO sci things in order. Most mdicrous of all 10 me is his habitual claim that the ranch is paying l tell him there's an error in his bookkeep ing somewhere. but he assures me that his receipts exceeded his expenditures last year. which is quite too incredible You've no idea how high wages are and how little we raise"
 "Oh, yes, have" laughed Mrs. Red field And my eat had fit too Hugh says it's the high altitude tell him It's melancholia"
 Cayanagh showed himself 1T hear SO much laughter I'm coming fin. We're all so insufferably political out here, and besides. l came to see the ladies, and I can stay only few minutes longer"
 You're not going back tonignt?" ex- claimed his hostess
 'I must be on my own precinct by daylight" he replied. ..The supervisor has m eye on me
 Mrs Redield explained to Lee Vlr ginia. He rode fifty miles over the mountains
 Thirty" corrected Ross But what does that matter when Pm in the com pauy of such charming ladies?" he added gallantly.
 And now he's going to ride all the way back tonight"
 Think of that" gasped Mrs Ender- by. And no moon"
 How can you find your way?' asked Mrs Bridges. to whom this was a nor tally dangerous journey
 "Oh, it's quite simple. If you don't bump against tree or fall Into the creek you may be quite sure you're on tho trail,' laughed Ross.
 Mrs Redfield knew the true reason for his coming and was not at all pleased. for with all Lees personal charm,' she said to her husband, "she is socially beneath Ross Cavanagh even in state where social barriers are few"
 Come out on the veranda." suggest ed Cavanagh. and I'll show you the hills | must climb"
 Lee accepted innoceutly, but as the young people left the room Mrs En. derby looked at her hostess with sig mdcunt glance There's the lady Ross rode down to meet. Who is shet'
 Her mother is that dreadful old creature tla keeps the Wetherf9rd ho tel in Roaring Fork"
 "Na" exclaimed Mrs Enderby
 Yes Lee Virginia is Llze Wether ford daughter
 "Hut the g.rl k charming,
 "I cannot understand it. Hugh came home a week or SD ago full of her praise' And at this point her voice dropped lower and the other drew 5sItSt4r