The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-05
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BY HAMLIN GARLAND
copy1Sht. 1910. By Hamlin Garland

Cavanagh ala not greatly relish this
nns Of conversation. but the pause en-
abled him TO say: "Miss wetherford
IL not mueh western: she got her train
ing IN the east She's been with an
aunt ever since her fathers DEATH
Hes dead. Il her
80 far AZ anybody knows. he f."
well. he's no loss. knew him too.
He was all kinds Of a fool. He got
on the wrong side Of the rustier Tine
mp. Them Wetherford women think
whole lot Of you Pears IKE they'd
both fight for you. Are you sweet on
the grip
Nov. see here. old man" Roes re-
torted sharply. you want to do a lot
Of thinking before you comment on
Miss Wetherford. won't stand for
any nasty cIaek."
Edwards meekly answered: II wasn't
going to say anything out Of the way.
was liking for to praise her"
IAN the same. ! don't intend 10 dis
euss her with you" was Cavanagh's
curt answer.
The herder fen back into silence
while the ranger prepared his bunk
for the night The fact that be trans
ferred some Of the blankets from his
own bed to that Of bis visitor did not
! escape Edwards keen eyes, and with
grateful intent he said:
81 can give you a tip. Mr.. Ranger"
said he. breaking out Of q silence
The triangle outfit is holding more
cattle on the forest than their permits
call for"
How do you known
81 heard one Of the boys Dragging
! about It"
Much Obliged" responded Ross
'Pu look into it"
Edwards went on: sFurthermora.
they're fixing for another sheep kill
over there too. All the sheepmen are
armed That's why i left the coun-
try. / don't want TO run any more
chances Of being shot up rye had
enough OF trouble. / can't afford to
Be hohnobbing with judges and juries.
I'm just broken down old cowpunch-
er herding sheep In order to keep clear
Of the liquor belt
This seemed reasonable, and the
ranger remarked by way Of dropping
the subject: 1--WE nothing to say fur
Their than this-obey the rules Of the
forest and you won't get into any fur
ther trouble with me. And as for
being shot mp By the cowmen. you'll
not be disturbed on any national for
est There never has been a single
herdef shot nor q sheep destroyed on
this forest"
"Pm mighty glad to hear that" re-
piled Edwards, with sincere relief.
1--WE had my share Of shooting up
and shooting down. All ask now Is
quiet and the society Of sheep. | take
. kind Of pleasure In protecting the
fool brutes.. It's about ali I'm good
for"
He did indeed look like a man In the
fanal year Of life a. he spoke. "Bettrr
turn in." Cavanagh said In kindlier
tone. I'm an early riser"
The Old fellow rose stifny and, lay
ing aside his boots and trousers. rolled
into his bunk and was asleep In three
minutes
Cavanagh. himself was very tired
and went to bed soon after to sleep
dreamlessly till daylight. He sprang
from his bed and after plunge In the
stream set about breakfast, while Ed
wards rose from his bunk groaning
and signing and went forth to wran-
gle the horses rubbing his hands and
shivering as he met the keen edge Of
the mountain wind. When he returned
breakfast was ready. and again he ex-
pressed his gratitude.
Haven't you any sIickerT' asked
Cavanagh. cit looks Ike rain"
NO; I'm run down pretty low" he
replied THE truth Is. Mr.. Ranger,
blew In al my wages at roulette last
; week"
! Ross brought out q canvas coat, well
! worn, but serviceable. Take this
along with you. It's likely to storm
before we reach the sheep camp. And
you don't look very strong. You must
take care Of yourself"
Edwards was visibly moved by this
kindness "Sure you can spare itT'
Certain sure; rye another" re
turned the ranger curly.
It was hardly more than sunrise as
they mounted their ponies and started
On their tran. which led sharply up
ward after they left the canyon. The
wind was strong and singing cold.
Taking pity on Edwards. who was
shivering. Cavanagh turned OF che
trait into sheltered nook behind some
pine trees.
'How do you happen TO be reduced
30 herding sheep~ he asked ~You
look IKE q man who has seen better
days"
Edwards. chafng his thin fingers b
warm them. made reluctant answer.
ITS long story, Mr.. Ranger, and it
concerns a whole lot Of other people
some Of them decent folks-so 70
rather not 90 into 1t"
-Jokn Barieycom was involved. /
reckon