The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-03-07
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The Last Resort Of Gentlemen.
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The Last Resort Of Gentlemen.
fopnd the library deserted, and
paced TIE floor for fully half an hour
he1eEe uatoa appeared. Stung rs I
~ bcoi By Brennan's harsh, uncall-
eRtot words. yet shrank from the
3.1"Hht that must now meet him In
combat II was no fear Of
pl11unsi Injury that troubled me: In.
defl = 40 not recall giving this the
ahtdst consideration. for my mind
y altogether concentrated upon what
- \ meeting must necessarily mean
te.'pith Brennan. and how Il would
i4ect our future relationship. This
WDR4he thought that swayed and mas.
20 me. had pledged myself to
4 "a him, and indeed had used every
M y possible TO that end. The time
ruf rope too long. yet my mind once
th4oughly settled as 20 my duty to
hw became calm again. and conf
an In the outcome When Cation
entered, 1uahed and visibly excited
ipc,n Fhat had evidently proven an nc.
sHsonlous controversy. greeted him
w1lh 4 smile.
I H0u appear 60 have experienced diff.
hs-pties In regard to details" ! said
suionay.
Where was much unnecessary talk"
be admitted. hut matters have been
q last arranged to the satisfaction Of
~ concerned. You are to meet at
once. In the rear OF the big tobacco
abeA 4 spot entirely removed from OBJ
ncfykdop. have been compelled to
accept pistols NJ the weapons. as We
lia4t nothing else here al all suitable
fE lho purpose cavalry sabers being
N TOO cumbersome. Lieutenant Starr
u14ncea 70 possess two derringers ex-
nl'1Y nike. which we have mutually
nIted upon hope this Is satisfac-
~ 70 you, wayner'
- am not precisely an expert, but
th4 does not greatly matter. Who acts
~ BrennhnY"
Captain Moorehouse. rather against
~ win. think"
Very ~. Cation: am perfectly
nlHished, and am, indeed. greatly
obliged 10 you: yet before We 20 out
ycsIre to speak word or two with
tAe utmost fBankness." stood facing
-. my hand resting lightly upon
~ wfiting Dnbie. my eyes reading his
corrosive fkge AS my second wish
~ 70 comprehend fully my actions.
a1l mo motives that inspire them. II
t,,v are in any way unsatisfactory to
~ mind you may feel At perfect lib
>0| 10 withhold POUR services. am
noF and always have been. opposed
toLhcling: believe II wrong In prin-
OLA and travesty upon Justice; but
tls = custom OF the South. q require
r1Cnt ainoog officers Of our army, and
diCr what has Just occurred between
Nor Brennan and myself / cannot
hHorably rtfuDs any longer to 90 out.
Moor Brennan has deliberately placed
mD IN position where / cannot avoid
n1ecting him without losing all stand
inE ID my corps. I sought to escape,
III was prevented BY accident; now
1 simply yield to the Inevitable. I
1ea confident you will not misconstrue
~.ceo words: you surely know me suf-
Recently well SO as not to attribute
them 10 cowardice. shall face him OK.
aofiy IN accordance with your ar
ra1k ements. asking nothing upon my
p6lk. yielding him every satisfaction
he can possibly desire-but shall
nro IN the air"
10 stared at me incredulousiy. his
labe . perfect picture OF amusement
'84k Wayne" he stammered. ARE you
- ! that NJ or Brennan IL an ex-
psFt with n Hlstolf that he holds the
Hlih @ =. aophyf Do you realize
~ he goes out deliberately intending
. Nh youf'
4 was not posted AZ to the FIRST fact
~ mention. but have never enter
la1ned The slightest doubt as to the
olhcr. However. they do not in the
loeol affect my decision. Yet I do not
do1iro you to suppose that am at all
qnfkotic II this--there Is a personal
rp1aon why am perfectly willing to
"a my life rather than injure Major
Dhonnan."
els troubled eyes studied me intent
y. and then his face suddenly bright
cncd with new thought, Wayne"
he asked placing his hand upon my
IN .familiariy. lie Il Mrs. Brennan
For an instant I hesitated. but his
manly, honest countenance reassured
mc. Between US only. II TO-" ] an
sNered gravely: but not the slightest
bI1Ipe attaches to her.
q do not wholly understand" he
ed AZ last. yet do not doubt you
no be perfectly right in your de-
Z |on." He extended his hand Inn
p1'siroiy. Il know you to be q good
seIdior and true gentleman; win
nl,|nd BY you. Wayne. but l pledge this
~ he takes advantage treacherous-
N and you fall las God forbIdi) viii
''afc him myself: and when do. there
Nh b no firing IN the air"
DO not remember that We spoke.
1870 once. while We passed out
>roueh the orchard feId whore the
~ tobacco ahod stood Not until We