Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-03-06

easy. Bob; they amt going to want
him"
We'll. sir, that surely Is a passel OF
comfort TO me. End ] got ali the
instincts Of a father without having
had none Of the instincts OF a hus-
band"
A richer. deeper realization Of his
Joy came TO Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and set out for home through
the fragrant silence OF the pine woods.
Just beyond the Barony. which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hin. down the long stretch OF sandy
road he saw two mounted figures.
then as they drew nearer he caught
the tlutter OF skirts and recognized
one OF the horsewomen. IL was Mrs.
Ferris. wife Of the Barony's new own
or. She refined In her horse abreast
OF his cart
Aren't you Mr.. Yancy?" she asked.
Il am Mrs Ferris, and | am very
pleased 10 make your acquaintance.
The same here murmured Yancy
with winning civility.
Mrs Ferris companion leaned for
ward, nor face ayerted. and stroked
her horses neck win gloved hand.
This is my friend. Miss Betty Mai
roy"
"Clad to know yos, ma'am." said
Yancy.
Miss Ma'roy faced him. smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
I'VE are just returning from Scratch
Hin said Mrs. Ferris.
And the dear little boy We met is
your nephew. is be not, Mr. Yancy?"
1t was Betty Malroy who spoke.
I'm @ manner he is and in a man
ner be amt explained Yancy. some
What enigmatically
DO you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine?-the Blount
place. asked Mrs. Ferris.
u.s. MA NAAAf 4 hAAhM IT,
- am going TO have Sunday school
there for the children; they shant
be neglected any longer II can help
it, Now won't you let your little
nephew Gomez"
Il reckon youall can count on my
nevvy," Bob said.
Hannibal and Yancy we're the first
TO arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon. Shy chill
dren from the pine woods, big broth.
ers with little sisters and big sisters
With little brothers. drifted out OF the
sncircling forest.
Mrs Ferris missionary spirit mani.
tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible. finishing with the
story Of David a narrative that made
4 deep impression upon Yancy. com.
iorah.y seated in the doorway.
You will al be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hourY"
she said, rising
There was q sudden clatter OF
hoois beyond the door A man, well
dressed and Well mounted had rid
den into the yard. As Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him
self out OF the saddle and, hat In
hand, approached her
Il am hunting place called the
Barony; can you tell me il | am on
the right road?' he asked lie was a
man In the early thirties, graceful
and powerful Of build, with a hand.
some face
1T is my husband you wish to sect
| am Mrs Ferris
Then General Quintard is dead?"
His tone was one OF surprise.
His death occurred over a year
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend OF the gen.
erals"
no, madam; be was my fathers
friend, but had hoped TO meet him"
His manner was adroit and plausible.
"Will you ride on with us to the
Barony and meet my husband, Mr..
-" she paused.
"Murreil-Captain Murren. Thank
you; ! should ike to see the old
place. ] should highly value the priv.
ilege,' then his eyes rested on Miss
Malroy
Betty let me present Captain Muir.
rell'
The captain bowed, giving her
glance Of bold admiration
by this time the children had strag.
gled of into the pine woods as 81.
lcutIy as they had assembled; only
lancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs.
/ Ferris turned 90 the former.
il ylU win close the cabin door,
Mr. laroy. everything will be ready
for mex. sunday she said. and moved
toward the horses. followed by Nur.
rc' Betty Nalroy fingered >or q mo-
maut at Iauuibars side.
"Good.ov. little boy. You must as,
your Uncle Fob 70 bring You up .,
the big house to see me. and stop
Ing she kissed hin. "Gcot.y, NT
CHAPTER ~.
Trouble at Scratch Hill.
Captain Murrell had established