New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-01-17
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nv HAMLIN GARLAND
sCspyritht. 1910. By Hanlin Garland

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There was no longer any feeling OF
eac hing up or reaching down between
he two men-they were equals. Weth
rford, altogether admirable. seemed
% have regained his manhood as be
tood In the door of the tent confront
kng the ranger This Basque amt
much Of a 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
lean find a doctor or till he dies"
II take of my hat to you," respond
ed Cavanagh. you are man."
Once back at his ca bin 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
lothing he filled his pockets with
1 uch medicines as he possessed, and
kSNat last. just as night was falling, he
SAfed back over his difficult trail.
rutherford met him at the door, no
bigger the poor old tramp. but priest,
Inc who has devoted himself to
4 Christ's service.
slow is hep" asked the ranger.
"Delirious." replied the herder 1--WE
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
this camp"
Eve got some food and some extra
felothing for you"
Put 'em down here. and in the
morning drive these sheep away. That
noise disturbs the dago. and I don't
HE 1t myself: they sound lonesome
and helpless. That dog took 'em away
Tor awhile. but brought 'em back
asain. Poor devil. he don't know what
70 think of 1t all.''
Ross did as Wetherford commanded
him to do and withdrew little way
down the slope and without putting
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
ekend him forth with the flock. His
ae1t was to build fire and cook some
Breakfast for Wetherford. and as he
put 1t down beside the tent door he
heard the wild pleading of the Basque.
who was struggling with his nurse.
doubtless in the belief that he was
being kept prisoner. Only a few
words like go home and sheep"
were Ineligible to either the nurse or
the ranger ...,... ~.
Cavanagh waited till silence came,
then called softly. "Here's your break
fast Wetherford."
"Move away" retorted the man
within. Keep your distance"
Ross walked away a little space.
and Wetherford came to the door.
The dago is sure sick. There's no
two ways about that. How far Is it
Ito the nearest doctorY
/ Il could reach one by phone from
the Kettle ranch. about twenty miles
below here" ,...-.. ... So
III he don't get better today reck-
lon we'll have to have a DOCTOR" he
looked % white and old that Cava-
aagh said: ...
i you need rest. Now, think I've
- the smallpox. know I've been
,finated. and IL you 60 to bed
II you're saying al that preliminary
b Offering to come in here you're
WASTING your breath. don't intend
b let you come any nearer than you
ma There u work for You to do. Be-
ades. there's my girl You're detailed
b look after her" .., W..
would doctor conner asked Ross
Duats huskily. moved By Wetherford's
words. ITS q hard climb. Would
~ think the dago worth 1T"
F! Wsthefford's face darksned with 4
box Of doubt. 1T - hard Trip for 4
~ man. but maybe he would come
loe you-foe the government"
: II doubt It. even II l were to offer
~ next months salary - Z fee.
these hills are very remote to the
hWnsfoIk and one dago moro or less
II no importance. but I'll see what I
lan do"
! Ross was really more concerned for
Rstherford himself than for the
Basque. III the fever Is something
Malignant we must have medical aid"
b. said and went slowly back to bis
k camp to ponder his puzzling prob
ktn.S
One thing could certainly be done.
md that was to inform Gregg and
Murphy Of their herder's illness. Sure
y they would come to the rescue OF
he collie md his flock To reach
telephone involved either a ride over
INTO Deer Creek or return to the
Fork. He was tempted to ride all the
way to the Fork. for to do 80 would