Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-09


irreverent city boarders, during the
Howes regime had Its walls echoed to
such whoops and shouts OF laughter.
The children played 'postofilce" and
Copenhagen" and "clnp In, clap out"
while the grown folks looked on.
"Ain't they havin' fine time, cap'n?"
gushed Miss Pbinney. Don't II make
you wish you was young again"
angie" replied Captain Cy solemn
ly, don't tempt me-don't! II they
keep on playin' that Copenhagen and
you stand right alongside OF me there's
no tellin' whatll happen"
Angelne declared that he was "tur-
rible," but she faced the threatened
danger nevertheless and bravely re-
mained where she was.
Mr. Atkins went home early In the
evening, taking Alicia with him. Ho
explained that his long railroad jour
neg had-er-somewhat fatigued him
and, though he hated TO leave such a
-er-delightful gathering, he really
felt that under the circumstances his
departure would be forgiven. Captain
Cy opened the door for him and stood
watching as, holding his daughter by
the hand, he marched majestically
down the path.
HUM mused the captain aloud.
II guess he has been travelin' nights.
Thought he ought to be here quick,
! shouldn't wonder He does look tired,
that's fact, and kind of pale, seemed
to me-"
well. there, now!' exclaimed, Mrs.
Trip, who was looking over his shoul-
der. "Did you see that?"
mo. What was it?"
why, when he went TO open his
gate one Of them arhor witty bushes he
set cut this spring knocked his hat OFF.
And he never seemed, to notice, but
went right on. II Licia hadn't picked
1t up that nice new hat would have
been layin' there yet. That's the most
undignifed thing ever | see Heman
Atkins do, He must be tired out, poor
manw
The next day Cyrus was sitting at
home comforting with his supporters.
There came knock at the door of the
dining rDom. The captain went to
answer the knock. They heard the
door open, and then a mans voice
asked:
''Is this Cap'n Whitaker
Yes" was the short answer.
"Well, cap'n. guess you don't know
me, though maybe you know some Of
my family, Ha. hal Don't understand
that, heyI Well, you let me in and
I'll explain the Joke"
The captains reply was calm and de-
liberate.
II shouldn't wonder II I understood
It. / received your letter today from
Concord" he said Come in. Don't'-
The remainder Of the sentence was
whispered, and the listeners on the
sofa could not hear It. A moment later
Captain Cy entered the sitting room,
followed by his caller
The latter was n stranger. He was
broad shouldered man Of medium
height, with Il yelowish mustache and
brown hair. He was dressed In rather
shabby clothes, without an overcoat,
and he had soft felt hat In his hand.
He carried himself with swagger,
and after his entrance there was
perceptible aroma OF alcohol In the
room.
He stared at the board Of strategy,
and the stare was returned IN full
measure. Bailey and Asaph were
wildly curious. They, of course, con-
nected the strangers arrival with
mysterious letter and the captains
perturbation Of the day.
But their curiosity was not to be
satisfied, at least not then.
How are you. gentsf" hailed the
| newcomer cheerfully. Like the looks
Of me, do your"
Captain Cy cut of further conver-
sation.
"Ase,' he said, 'this-er-gentleman
and have got some business to talk
over. know you're good enough
friends Of niue not to mind If | ask
you to clear out You'll understand
you will understand. boys, won't your
he added almost ehtreatingy.
"Sartin sure" replied Mr.. Tidditt,
rising hurriedly. Don't say another
word Whit And the mystihed
Bangs concurred with a Eyes, yes
why. of coursel Didn't have nothin'
that amounts to nothin' TO stay for
anyhow. See you tomorrer Cy."
Outside and at the gate they stopped
and looked Mt each other.
"Wellw exclaimed Asaph. "If that
amt the strangest thing! Who was
that feler2 Whered he come from2
Did you notice how Cy acted? Seem
ed to be holdln' himself In by main
strength"