Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-04-11

scampw growled Captain Cy. "All this
day I've been hatin' myself for the
way I've acted to you. I've hated my
self and been tryin' to spunk up cour-
age to say It's all OFF, But was too
much of a coward, guess. And now
the Lord Almighty has made me say
1t. You want your rights. do you? So?
Then get 'em If you can. It's you and
me for 1t, und Wen see who's the best
man. Teacher. If you're ready I'll
walk home with you now."
Mr.. Smith was not entirely cowed by
the captain
you goI' he yelled. go ahead!
And I'll go to lawyers tomorrow.
But tonight. and inside Of FIVE minutes,
I'll walk into that house Of yours and
get my
The captain dropped Miss Dawes
arm and strode back to where his an
tagonist was sitting In the dust Of the
walk. STOPPING down. he shook a big
foretinger In the mans face. and his
eyes cleaned Ominously.
you've been out west, they tell
me-" be whispered sternly. "Yes2
Well. out west they take the 4aw into
their own hands sometimes. I hear.
I've been In South America, and they
do It there too. Just SO sure as you
go into my house tonight and touch
we'll, you know what I mean-just 80
sure I'll Kill you like dog. II have
to chase you to Jericho Now, you can
believe that or not II 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'n
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. I 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 ut 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 be mean about to-
morrow Who Is hep
The captain pushed his cap back
from his forehead.
Teacher" he said. there's 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 l cal'late I've got another guess.
Anyhow. don't you fret did just
the right thing. and I'm glad l did It
II It 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 so.
Miss Dawes leaned forward and de.
tained him.
Just minute. Cap'n Whitaker, y
she said. II was a little prejudiced
against you when came here. l 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
Will you shake hands?"
She extended her hand. Captain Cy
hesitated.
Hadn't you better wait spellT be
asked. You've heard that swab call
me partner. Hadn't
mo; don't know what your trouble
Is. of course. and I certainly shan't
mention It to any one But. whatever
1t Is. I'm sure you are right and it'i
not your fault. Now will you shake
handsr
The captain did not answer. He
merely took the proffered hand. shook
It heartily and strode OF into the dark