Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-11

ms.
Cavanagh did not greatly relish thi
line OF conversation, but the pause en-
abled him to say: Misc Wetherfort
is not much western; she got her train
ing In the east. She's been with al
aunt aver since her fathers death"
Hes dead, is hew
$50 far as anybody knows, he is"
well. he's no loss. l knew him too
He was all kinds Of a fool. He 60
on the wrong side Of the rustler line
up. Them Wetherford women thinl
a whole lot of you. Pears like they'i
both fight for you. Are you sweet OF
the girlf"
Now, see here, old man." Ross re
torted sharply, ''yon want to do a loi
Of thinking before you comment OF
Miss Wetherford. I won't stand fol
any nasty clack."
Edwards meekly answered: II wasn'
going to say anything out OF the way
l was fixing for to praise her"
"All the same, / don't intend to dis
cusS her with you," was Cavanagh'f
curt answer.
Tho herder fell back into silence
while the ranger prepared his bunk
for the night. The fact that he trans
ferred some Of the blankets from bis
own bed to that OF his visitor did moi
escape Edwards keen eyes, and with
grateful intent he said:
II a give you a tip, Mr.. Ranger
said he, breaking out Of . silence
THE triangle outfit is holding more
cattle on tho forest than their permits
call for"
How do you known
II heard n Of the boys Dragging
about It."
Much Obliged" responded Ross
'Tll look into It"
Edwards went on: Furthermore.
they're fixing for another sheep kill
over there too. All the sheepmen are
armed. That's why l left the coun-
try. / don't want to run any more
chances Of being shot up. I've had
enough of trouble. / can't afford to
be hobnobbing with Judges and juries.
I'm just a broken down old cowpunch.
er herding sheep In order to keep clear
Of the liquor belt" Ia
This seemed reasonable, and the
ranger remarked by way OF dropping
the subject: sTve nothing to say fur
Their than this-obey the rules Of the
forest and you won't get into any fur
trouble with me. And as for
being shot up by the cowmen. youth
not be disturbed on any national for
est. There never has been a single
herdeE shot nor Z sheep dsatEezsd-Q on
tits forest"
I'm mighty glad to hear that" re-
Piled Edwards, with sincere relief.
Eve had my share OF shooting up
and shooting down. All ! ask nov is
quiet and the society Of sheep, I take
/. kind cs pleasure IN protecting the
fool brutes. It's about au I'm good
fox"
He did indeed look like a man In the
nnal year OF LIFE as he spoke. Better
turn In" Cavanagh said In kindlier
Qn6 y III I'LL C01ly 145Ukt
The old fellow rose stifly and, lay.
ing aside his boots and trousers, rolled
into his bunk and was asleep In three
minutes.
Cavanagh himself wa very tired
and went to bed soon after to sleeI
dreamlessly till daylight. He spranf
nom his bed and after a plunge tn tn,
stream set about breakfast, while Ed
wards rose from his bunk groanini
and signing and went forth to wran
gle the horses, rubbing his hands ant
shivering as he met the keen edge 0
the mountain wind. When he returne,
breakfast was ready, and again he ex
pressed his gratitude.
Haven't you any ElickerT' asket
Cavanagh. at looks like RAIN"
mo; I'm run down pretty low" hi
replied. 1.-THE truth is, Mr.. Ranger,
blew In Ill my wages at roulette las
week.
Ross brought out a canvas coat. wei
worn, but serviceable. Take this
along with you. It's likely to storm
before we reach the sheep camp. AMI
you don't look very strong. You mus
take care of yourself
Edwards was visibly moved by thi
kindness. "sure you can spare itT'
Certain sure, I've another" re
turned the ranger curtiy.
1t was hardly more than sunrise q
they mounted their ponies, and starte-
on their trail, which led sharply VI
ward after they left the canyon. Tn
wind was strong and singing cold.
Taking pity on Edwards. who wa
shivering, Cavanagh turned Oft th
trail into g sheltered nook behind som
pine trees.
"How dc. ron happen to he reduce
to herding sheepg" he asked. 1yo
look like a man who has seen bette
days.
Edwards, chafing his thin fingers b
warm them, made reluctant answer
tits q long story. Mr.. Ranger and !
concerns a whole lot OF other people
some Of them decent folks-so r
rather not go into It."
"John Barieycorn was involved,
reckon
Sure thing. He's generally Away
IN 81"
You'd better take my gloves. 1T
likely to snow In half an hour. G
ahead. I'm q younger man than 20
swat