The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-09
word and wen light on that old steer

word and Wen light on, that old steer
In the plug hat"
For an instant there was a CLINT in
the old mans eyes which limited that
the word would be given. But the
impulse was merely the first reckless
one Of retaliation. Assault on law,
even as represented by such an UNI
worthy executive as he knew Niles to
be, would make too wicked story for
SANDER to handle SANDER would be
busy enough as 1t was.
He pushed the eager Sylvester to
one side.
LET me see your warrant, Miles,"
he requested. The officer passed 1t
over, with touch of sudden humility
In his demeanor. I'm only doing my
duty as it's laid out by the statutes"
he muttered. He quailed under the
Old mans eyes. He did not like the
sound of the mumbling at the win
dows nor relish the looks of the men
who had just come flocking into the
yard at the heels Of Sylvester.
"'Twas sworn out and passed to
me-" stated the sheriff.
Sworn out, on complaint of Tom
Willy, the cheapest drunkard we've
got in the town. taking sneaking re-
venge because he has been shut off
from privileges here that decent men
haven't abused.'
He gave the warrant back to the
sheriff He had recovered his self
possession. He was again their duke
Of Fort Canibas, who could retire with
dignity even from such position as
this. "Go ahead and train with your
crowd. Sheriff Miles," he drawled sar-
castically-"Tom Willy, and whoever
they are behind him that are too
ashamed to show themselves
He started for the door, Luke Pres
som at his heels. Aunt Charette, not
exactly understanding, realized that
the protecting aegis was departing.
but l have pay!" she walled. You
have de power. Msieu' Thornton!
They take my properties!'
Keep your sitting, Aunt Charette,"
he advised, "cnd let them take It, 1t
will be good investment for you
leave 1t to me-"
He lighted fresh cigar out Of
doors.
Luke" he declared quietly between
puffs, ''this is developing into quite
caucus day-take all trimmings. I'm
glad you were here to look on"
The town house Of Fort Canibas
needed no guideboard that day. All
roads led to it. Thelismer Thornton
walked down the main street, his fol-
lowing at his heels. His hands were
behind his back and he sauntered along
like one who was at peac, with the
world. His face was serene once more.
The man who had brought the alarm
to Aunt Charette's crowded close,
plainly with something to say.
II only wanted to tell YOU, squire.
that Sheriff Niles brought In word to
the boys that high.uppers was back Of
him." he said.
Thinks he's running with the pack.
Ell? Well, Briggs, that's hardly news
about Bart Niles. Don't bother your
heads about 1t. Briggs. Simply stand
by and be ready to grab In, you and
the boys. That's all
The postofiice was in the lower story
of the town house. The walls were
brick to the second story. This upper
part was barnlike structure propped
on the lower walls. Broad outside
stairs led up to 1t.
Thornton and Presson were obliged
to push their way through crowd to
reach the foot Of the stairway. They
were stopped there by an obstruction.
Some men were lifting off a low wagon
cripple In a wheel chair. He had an
indoor pallor that made him seem
corpselike. A man In frock coat and
with a ministerial white tie was boss
Ing the job.
Raising a few reliable Republicans
from the dead. are you. elder" in
quired the duke pleasantly.
The elder did not reply until he had
started the cripple's chair humping up
the stairs. Then he turned on Thorn
ton. He was not amiable.
It's time some Oh tne VOterS WIFI
honest convictions got chance to at
tend a caucus in this district. even II
they have to be brought from beds Of
pain"
Thelismer Thornton did not lose his
smile.
I'D like to have you meet the Rev.
Enoch Dudley, evangelist, Luke. This
| Is Mr.. Presson, chairman Of the state
committee, elder. Now that you're
getting into politics you'd ought to be
acquainted with your chief PRIEST
Il thank you for your pleasantries,
Mr.. Thornton" returned the Rev. Mr..
Dudley stifily. II hope your sneers
may make you as many votes today
as they have in the past"
well, they won't" blurted a voice