Catoctin clarion., 1913-11-20

jaaI DGhlnu yOuI head. You reachUu
that same revolver to Gus, for he
couldn't use his ak quick enough, on
account OF the tree trunk. Lucky 1or
you, he was steady and sure. It's no
small trick to put ball through
shake. He told Inc he sat down and
bawlod, just thinkin of the look in
your eyes Yes, recollect that. And
SO you let him have it cheap
MIR. Clews shifted uneasily. He, too,
RENE mbered.
Il got another-same make said
he ciuMslly, producing a heaVy re-
volver Tor comparison. Gus is round,
pose?'
stopped in a while ago for a
drink, replied Melinda calmly. Il
had only>coCkin' water from the rain
oalrel, and he went up to the spring.
/ clean forgot TO ask HIN to bring me
some drinkln'. Said he, III leave my
sun here, Mel. It's not toting it, and
ii get ii when | come back. Say,
Dave, ii you marry, you ii catch MIN.
lntn you can nelp Garry the "ater
iLs waT.h lue ior one. Set your re-
yulv.r uy his, ii yua Wait to. don |
mlnd EN-. Here's the pail. You re
comm to our weddin neyt month, OF
course?'
Ii hope So" answered the man,
absently. Yes, l might as well leave
1t, 80 long as he paused and put
down his eapCn. ~ our pa am heara
nealu ot amy row lately?'
"Kow? No. Ii he hau, Id know it.
IN praying for his sake that rows
will be scarce" She smiled meaning
~, and her visitor grinn.d Mr. Ian
"ood had recently returned from
period OF Incarceration due to one vi
chose episodes of violence Tor Wnlch
ne had a prediction.
Clews, drumming lightly on the up
.urned pail, strolled UP the narrow.
oushy path.
Mel haint been told, that's sartin,'
ne ruminaled. Il don't leel quite 80
anxious Tor gore, specially Gus Snar'
.ey S. Ii he Ii come half way, III meet
AIM, if nul-hum, Durn tAe glrl. she
upsUt me. Well, With no guns we Can
40 Aolhin serious, and II speak him
air.
len minutes later, two men were
WALKING towards the dingy cottage,
Carrying between them ID pail OF VA.
.er. Their faces were serious, but not
.ngry. They were not speaking like
The reconciled. The solemn caimness
Vas an omluous presage Of merely de-
lerred trouble.
Melvina, watching eagerly for hope
Iul signs, Ielt her heart sink.
Tho pail was set down.
Thank you very much. boys SOB
was behind The cheerful words. She
was trying hard-very hard.
Mel -Sharlcy's face was averted
i amt sure but what II heed
lie halted. Clews hat was over his
eyes.
Oh. your revolver" said the girl,
brightly Yes, you left it, Dave >,
loo Wait u moment. She ran III
side.
The men loitered apart, their rup'
lure only half healed, their blood san
longing Tor deadly settlement, the
ola bond OF affection urging iol rec
onciliation, thorough and complete.
SudQcnly, before either couiu give
a OBTAINING spring, iiylnB hbure
darted DelW cen them and across The
yards to the Old well curb.
They heard Two dull, heavy splashes,
and gazed at each other aghast
Boys" rang Melvina's triumphant
shout. If you re not sure, am. Get
your old guns if you can. They re at
the bottom OF the We'll.
After that, Dave Ciews spoke hrst,
as the pair carried the IalntnS form
70 the house.
Gus, he said, softly. I'm comm
10 the weddin', yer know
As best man, or nothin,' returned
Mr. Sharley, firmly.
They both gazed at the pale, girlish
lace; tnen at each other Gor long,
steady gaze; then away, quickly.
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