Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-01-12


1.-The church thingl Honest. Harry.
own It."
Bully for you. Nat! But how does
1t work? Was l rightY
Il should say you were. It's so
easy it's shame to do 1t. If this
thing ever should get into the papers
there'd be swarm Of city men light
ing out for the country so thick you
wouldn't be able to see the sky"
Il knew it, Trust your Uncle Har-
ry." Kellogg waited time for fur
Their particulars. but Duncan seemed
stuck. And you've made a strong
play for the fond affections of Lock-
woods daughter?
Certainly notv'
"Not?
"You forget your rules" Nat grin
ned. whimsical Il let her to make a
play for me-"
"Of course. My mistake. But how
has it worked?'
"Oh, immensew Duncan's tone,
however. was wholly destitute of en-
thusasm. He stuck his hands in his
trousers pockets and half turned
away from his friend. looking out Of
the window.
Kellogg smiled secretly. You mean
you've won her already? Then you're
engagedY Kellogg had understood
perfectly. you see.
mo. not yet. I've got two months
left-almost."
so you have. And since she's so
| ST. nj
her take her time"
II only wish she would" Duncan
removed one hand from the pocket the
better to tug at his mustache. It's
got beyond that-to the point where
have to keep lodging her."
You don't mean it! That's splen-
did" Kellogg got up and slapped
Mats shoulder heartily. But don't
overdo the lodging. She might get
her back up
mot she. She'd eat out of my hand
If I'd let her. You don't understand"
whats the matter. then? Aren't
you strong for herr"
II wish WERE"
But why? Is there another
mo" Nat shook his head, honestly
believing he was telling the truth.
"Only don't look at things the way
did once"
Just what do you mean by thatr'
Nat. squaring himself to face KEEL
logg. was very serious now and trou-
bled. See here. Harry" he said. do
you really want me to carry out the
rest Of the agreement
Most certainly | do. Why notr
Because I'm pretty we'll fixed here.
The business Is making good, and 50
am l. 1t won't be long before l can
pay you back. with interest. as we
poor girl and draw on her money to
make good to you"
You want to go back on your agree
ment?" demanded Kellogg. with a
show of disappointment and disgust.
! Yes and no. won't break faith
with you. If you insist. but I'd give a
lot If you'd let me off-let me pay
back what you advanced and cry quits.
When you outlined this scheme was
down and three times out. willing to
| take chance at anything. no matter
, how contemplate. Now-well. it's diff
, ferent.'
Good heavens. You don't mean
: you'd be willing to live here?'
! Nat smiled. but not mirthfully. 81
5 don't know" he hesitated. I'm afraid
, Pm beginning to like it,
You. Nat?" Kellogg's amazement
was unfeigned "You ready to spend
| your life here shaving away in this
measly store!'
| Duncan grunted Indignantly. Hold
r on, now Don't you call this measly
| store. There isn't a more complete
drug store in the state"
I do you hear that? Kellogg ap
e pealed vehemently to the universe q
large is il possible that this Is Ma
b Duncan. the fellow who hated work 81
S hard he couldn't earn Il living! Cad
| believe I've arrived just in timer
a I'm time for whaty'
ITO save you from yourself. OLE
I man. Here's the heiress you cam
here to cop out. ready and anxious
y everything else coming your way, an
y and you're more than half inclined
p to back out You make me tired"
a II suppose must. But can't he'll
it. can't make you see how tn
r thing looks to me. You know-Tv
8 written you all about everything
what this place has meant to me
Until | came here ! never realized
was in me to make good at anything
But here ! have. I'm doing SO we
that I'd actually have some self r.
spect If | wasn't bound to play thi
low down trick on Josie Lockwood
I've worked and succeeded and bee
of some service to people who wer
worth it,
"Who? Sam GrahamY'
"He and his daughter