Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
Eolent youth. I'VE killed the sheep all

Eolent youth. 1--WE killed the sheep all
right"
Higley was in a corner. He didn't
like to offend Gregg, and yet the case
was plain. He met the issue blandly.
Marshal, take these men into Gus
tody." Then to Ross: "Well relieve
you of your care, Mr. Cavanagh. You
may appear tomorrow at o."
1t was farcical ending to a very ar
duous thirty-six hour campaign, and
Ross, feeling like man who, having
rolled huge stone to the top of hill,
has been ordered to drop it, said, 81
insist on the maximum penalty of the
law. Justice Higley, especially for this
man" He indicated Joe Gregg.
NO more sneaking, Higley," added
Lie, uttering her distrust in blunt
phrase. You put these men through
or I'll make you trouble"
Higley turned and with unsteady
solemnity saluted. Fear not my gov
ernment, madam" said he and so
made exit.
After the door had closed behind
them Cavanagh bitterly complained.
I've delivered my prisoners over into
the hands of their friends. l feel like
| fool. What assurance have that
they will ever be punished"
You have Higley's word" retorted
Lie, with ironic infection. He'll
fine 'em as much as $40 apiece and
confiscate the head. which is worth
fifty"
mo matter what happens now.
you've done your duty" added Lee
Virginia with intent to comfort him.
Lie. now that the stress Of the bat
tie was over, fell a-tremble. 81 reckon
Ill have to go to bed." she admitted
I'm all in. This night service is
wearing"
She did indeed resemble the wreck
of woman as she lay out upon her
bed, her hands twitching. her eyes
closed, and Ross was profoundly
alarmed. You need the DOCTOR" he
urged. Let me bring him."
NO" she said huskily. but with de-
cision; I'm only tired. I'll be all
right soon Send the people away.
Tell 'em to go to bed"
For half an hour Cavanagh remain
ed in the room waiting to see If the
but at the end of that time, as she
had apparently fallen asleep. he rose
and tiptoed out into the hail.
Lee followed. and they faced each
other in such intimacy as the ship
wrecked feel after the rescue.
When they were quite alone Lee
said, "You must not 60 out into the
streets tonight"
There's no danger. These hoodlums
would not dare to attack me-"
Nevertheless you shall not go!" she
declared. wait moment" she com
manded and re-entered her mothers
room.
AS he stood there at Lie Wether
ford's door and his mind went back
over her brave deed, which had gone
far to atone for her vulgarity, his re
srect for her deepened. Lee Virginis
opened the door and stepped out CLOSE
beside him. q.
Her breathing is quieter," she whis
pered. Il think she's going to sleep
. It's been a terrible night! You mus
be horribly tired. l will find you som'
place to sleep. Please don't 60 till aft
er breakfast" she smiled wanly. I"
may need YOU"
He understood. What did the doc
tor say?'
HE said mother was in very lov
state Of vitality and that she must b.
very careful, which was easy enougl
to say. But how can get her to res
and to diet? You have seen how littl
she cares for the doctors orders. FL
told her not to touch alcohol"
"She is more like man than a won
, an" he answered
She led the way into the small sit
ting room which lay at the front Q
the house and directly opposite I'll
door of her own room. 1t was file
with shabby parlor furniture. and