The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-04-10
"Tour,pf them are. and you and Mrs

Clintock?"
Sure thing. jim! Bpace up nov
and hustle down to Flannngot and ge
your clothes. They may need alter
ing. and It win take time.''
'Thanks." said Jim over his shout
der as he moved toward the bunli
house where his mates were gathered
about the table waiting for the supper
to be brought on.
Hail to the bridegroom yelled Har.
~ Barry as his comrade entered tho
room. He lodged Jim's carefully aim,
ed leather gauntlets.
"Whnt you and the boss been ad.
it1vely. "He been giving you words Of
| wisdom how to run a domestic estab-
nshment?"
Jim shook his head "He's settled
the clothes business" he said signih
| cantly. "He told me what was right
and proper for self respecting man
to wear on his wedding day. and he
didn't say nothing about purple suit
Amt that what you advised?' He
pointed a finger at the Crane, who red
dened darkly.
II stick by what I've said," said TINT
gentleman firmly. Purple is right
cheerful color to get married by. l
had an uncle who was married when
no was ffty-two. and he wore purple
suit. and he looked swell. l remember.
because 1t was the first wedding ever
went to-"
"And reckon 1t was the last" sneer-
ed Jim from his superior knowledg,
Of what was proper.
ut was" admitted the Crane def.
antly.
"And the boss didn't shy pale blue
| shirt would be tasty" said Jim, sud
denly attacking Harry Barry with a
fierce scowl.
'Clintock never had any taste about
Clothes" said that young man easily
when I get married I'm going to
wear pale blue shirt to match my
eyes," he said sentimentally.
"And he said oughter wear gloves"
Jim turned reproachful glance to-
ward Gabriel.
Gabriel held out his own sinewy
hand and regarded 1t thoughtfully. II
never wear anything 'cept gauntlet,
and that's tight enough for me. How
do you expect to get your paw in a
kid glove. Jim7 You'll sure drop the
wedding ring"
Great smokei' yelled Jim, suddenly
leaping to his feet and staring wildly
about the room.
Instantly his friends were up from
the table. alert for danger. Then Har-
~ Barry sank back into his chair and
rolled in convulsive laughter.
Hes forgotten to buy itr' he howl
ed mirthfulIy. "Poor old Jimr"
"Is that allT" demanded the Crane
with chagrin.
''Isn't . it enoughY'. scowled Jim
sourly.
The others laughed heartlessly as
they resumed the interrupted meal.
you'll have plenty of time, Jim,"
treasured Harry Barry. "If you start
good and early for Flamingo you can
get hold OF wedding ring inside Of
ten minutes after you strike town."
"Mebbe I oughter buy two" said
Jim thoughtfully.
"How7 Il amt going to be a double
wedding, is IT. You amt going to
spring Tim here as another mourning
bridegroom. arc you" questioned
Crane.
Tim Lewis REDEEMED darkly and ex-
changed look with the bridegroom.
II might lose the COMPOUNDED ring,
and then where would I beT demand
ed the latter.
HALF married." replied Harry Barry
cheerfully.
"I'm not taking any risks" said Jim
Lewis with emphasis. consequently
Tm going to start this very minute for
Flamingo. I've got lot of clothes to
get before Wednesday,. He arose
from his chair and reached for his hat
"We haven't heard what you are 60
ing to wear" Infatuated Gabriel.
"Black coat, billed shirt, choker.
pants any color I Nike, kid gloves and
. hat" retorted Jim promptly and
There was an awed silence. Then
Harry Barry spoke:
II don't think much Of Clintock's
taste. All those glad rags won't hide
the fact that you're minus shoes and
socks. to say nothing Of vest and neck
tie."
'.Those things 60 without saying
Purple necktie and socks = what |
sa'ay7" Jim grinned around the cir
Gle Of friendly eyes as he opened the |
door.
@Cut out the purple color" laughed
Harry Barry. "Miss Gilbert II think |
you're a widower wearing second
for your flrst"
They followed him into the yard and
helped him catch up a horse. Togeth-
er with the folks from the big house
they watched him ride away into the
Btariit night, throwing good wishes