Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1911-02-09
CHAPTER XIII.

the price Of that drink. Well, good
luck to you, Mr. Duncan I'd like to
have you come round and see us some
eyenin'.''
THANK you very much sir" Dun
can accompanied Blinky to the door.
sI've already had the pleasure Of meet
ing your daughter, sir. She's charm
ing girl"
'I'm real glad you think So said
Blinky, intensely gratifed. "she
seems to We taken a great shine to you
too. Come round and get 'quainted
with the hull family. You're the sort
Of young felier I'd like her to know"
He paused and looked Nat up and
down cautiously. as one might ap-
praise the points of a horse Of quality
put up for sale. Good day" said he,
with the most significant Of Winks.
"Oh, that's all right" Nat FASTENED
to reassure him. 81 won't say word
about it.
Blinky, on the point Of leaving, start
ed to question this Ito him) cryptic ut
terance, but luckily had the current Of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
OF Roland Barnette In company with
his friend Mr.. Burnham.
Roland's CONSERVATION at this unex-
pected encounter was, in the mildest
term, extreme. At sight Of his en-
ployer be pulled up as If slapped
"Oh," he faltered. II didn't know you
was here. SIR
mo" said Blinky, with keen relish:
II guess you didn't
'T-ah-come over to see Sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
"Waal. don't you bother your head
bout what amt your business, Roly.
Come on back to the bank"
ssA1l right, sir" Roland grasped
frantically at the opportunity to en-
phasize his Importance Excuse me,
Mr.. Lockwood. but I'd like to inter
docs you to friend Of mine, Mr..
Burnham, from Moo York"
Amused, Burnham stepped into the
breach How are your he said with
the proper nuance Of cordially, offer
ing his hand.
Lockwood shook it internationally.
"How de do?" he said perfunctorily.
II brought Mr. Burnham in to see
Sam
"Yes," Burnham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
to show me round town a Bit
Here on business?" inquired Lock-
wood pointedly.
mo, not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; Just looking
round"
''Only lookin', eh?' Blinky's coun-
tenance underwent one of its erratic
quakes as he examined Burnham with
his habitual intentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-that's ALL,
he assented uneasily And as he
spoke another wink dumfounded him.
"Why?" he asked, with a distinct loss
Of assurance. Don't you believe itg'
Don't see no reason why | should
not grunted Blinky. "Hope you'll
like what you see. Good day"
so long, Mr.. Lockwood returned
Burnham uncertainty.
Lockwood paused outside the door.
Come long, Roland
Yes, sir; right away; just a min
ute Roland was lingering unwilling
", detained by Burnham's imperative
hand. What d you want? I got to
hurry"
What was he Winklng at me for?"
demanded Burnham heatedly. Have
you
"oh!" Roland laughed. He wasn't
Winking. He can't help doing that.
It's a tWitchin' he's got in his eye.
That's why they call him Blinky."
.'Oh, that was itr' Rurnham accept
ed the explanation with distinct relief,
while Duncan, who had been an un-
regarded spectator suddenly found
cause to retire behind one of the show
eases Oh important business
So that was the explanation.
After bis paroxysm had subsidized
and he felt able to control his facial
muscles Duncan emerged suaye and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
Blinky, and Burnham was alone.
Anything you wish. sir?' asked
Nat.
"Only to see Mr.. Graham
He's out Just at present, but /
think he'll be back in a moment or. so.
VIII you wait? You'll find that chair
/ think.
Believe WILL" said Burnham, with
IN air. He seated himself. Il can't
wait long, though he amended.
Yes, sir. And Il you'll excuse me-
Burnhan's hand dismissed him with |
1 tolerant wave. Go right on about
your business" he said, with supreme
And Duncan returned to his work in
The back yard
It wasn't long before he found occa-
sion to go back to the store, and BY
hat time old Sam was there in con-
versation with Burnham
That's part Of my ssusiness,o he
1eard Burnham say in his sleek, ole