Putnam patriot., 1911-05-19

both taking chances '
 It was beginning to rain. and the tent was dark and desolate. but as the Ere in the little stove commenced to snarl and the smoke to pour out of tbe pipe the small domicile took on cheer Wetherford knew how to care for the sick and in the shelter of the canvas wall developed unforeseen wig or and decision. IL was amazing to Cavanagh 10 witness his change of manner
 Soon a pan of water was stea ming and some bot stones were at the suf- ferer's feet and when Wetherford ap- peared at the door of the tent his face was almost happy. XII a sheep. There isn't q thing but heel of ba- con and little four ln the place"
 Twenty miles of most difficult trail lay between Cayanagh's cabin and this spot To carry the sick man on his horse would not only be painful to the sufferer. but dangerous to the res cuer. for if the Basque were really III of smallpox eontagion would surely Iptib@- 'h Aiic JULIET hhhO' ~ A'o i'm to die here unaided seemed tnhu- man. impossible.
 There is only one thing to do,' he called 10 Wetherford. and that Is for me to ride back to the station and bring mp some extra bedding and my own tent and so camp down beside you"
 @Au right. but remember I've estab- Hshed quarantine. I'll crack your head if you break over the line an Inch"
 There was no longer any feeling of reaching up ar reaching down between tha two men=they were equals. Weth- erfofd. altogether admirable, seemed to haze regained his manhood as he stood in the door of the tent confront ing the ranger ''1his Basque ain't much of find; but. as you say, he's human. and we can't let him lie here and dIe. I'll stay with him till you can find a doctor or till he dies.'
 "I take off my hat to you respond cd Cavanagh You are man"
 Once back at his cabin after leaving Wetherford Cavanagh set himself to cooking some food to take back with him to the peak. He brought in his pack horse and burdened him with camp outfit and utensils and extra clothing He filled hIs pockets with such medicines as he possessed, and SO at last. just as night was falling. he started back over his difficult trail.
 Wetherford met him at the door. no longer the poor old tramp. but priest one who has devoted himself tO Christ's service.
 How is he2' asked the ranger.
 "Delirious." replied the herder. I've had to hold him to his bed I'm glad you've come. It's lonesome up here Don't come too near. Set your tent down there by the trees. I can't have you infected. Keep clear of me and thls camp"
 i've got some food and some extra clothing for you''
 Put 'em down here. and In the morning drive these sheep away Thai noise dlsturbs the dago. and don't and helpless. That dog took 'em away for awhile but brought 'em back again. Poor devil, he don't know what to think of 1t all"
 Ross did as Wetherford commanded him to do and withdrew little way ha uIn nH xrsIt tIpn n up his tent rolled himself in his blan kets and went to sleep. The rangers first duty in the morn Ing was to feed the faithful collie and | to send him forth with the flock. His | next was to build fire and cook some | breakfast for Wetherford. and as he | put 1t down beside the tent door hC heard the wild pleading of the Basque who was struggling with his nurse l doubtless in the belief that he was l being kept prisoner. Only d few words like go home" and sheep were intelligible 10 either the nurse ol the ranger.
 Gavanagh waited till silence came then called softly. Heres your break fast, Wetherfard"
 Move away" retorted the mar within Keep your distance" 1 Ross walked away a little space 1 and Meth, rford came to the door "rhe dage Is sure sick. There's n, two ways about that How far is i to the nearest doctorf'
 Il could reach one by phone frbu | the Kettle ranch. about twenty mile: | below here
 If he don't get better today l reck | on we'll have to have d doctor" Ht looked so white and old that Cava nagh said;
 You need rest Now, l think Tv' had the smallpox know I've beer vaccinated and if you go 10 bed
 If you're saying all that preliminar! to offering to come in here you'r' wasting your breath. l don't inten, to let you come any nearer than vol are. There is work for you to do. Be sides. there's ny girl You're detaile1 to look after her ''
 Would doctor eome?" asked RoS' l quite huskily, moved by Wetherford' words Its hard climb. Woul, they think the dago worth itT"
 Netherford's face darkened with look of doubt It is hard trip for city man. but maybe he would com' for you-for the government"
 "I doubt it. even if were to ofrel
 my next months salary as & fee These hills are very remote to th' townsfolk and one dago more or les of no importance. but m see what
 can do"