Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-03

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n.l-H vita the real quality one @
his particular intimates Is gentle
man by the name OF Murreii."
The Judge nodded.
i've mCt him. he said briefly.
Acting on sudden impulse, th,
Judge muttered something about re-
turning later, and hastily Quilted the
Office
In the hall tho judges steps dragged
and his head Was bowed. lie was
busy with bis memories. Then pas
sion shook him.
damn himi" he cried under his
breath, In fierce whisper
They finished supper. the dishes
were cleared sway and the candles
lighted, when tho Judge produced a
mysterious ieathsr-covered case. This
he opened. and Mahary and Hannibal
saw that Il held a handsome pair OF
dusiing pistols.
Where did you get 'em, Judge7-
Oh. amt they beautiful" cried Han
nibai. circling about the table in his
excitement
MY dear lad, they were purchased
only few hours ago." said the Judge
quietly, an he began TO load them.
Norton had ridden down TO Belle
Plain ostensibly 10 view certain OF
those Improvements that went so far
toward embittering Tom Wares az
istence.
do you think Belle Plain is ever
going TO look as II did. Chariey?-as
we remember II when we were chill
dren7" asked Betty.
why OF course. II is, dear. you are
doing wondersi"
Ware stalked toward them. Hav-
ing dined with Betty AZ recently AS
the day before. he contented himself |
with nod in her direction. His
greeting TO Norton was more am
bilious undertaking.
II understand you've new over
sesr?''
Then you understand wrong--car-
rington's my guest" said Norton.
Hes talking OF putting In crop for
himself next season. SO he's willing
to help me make mine"
Going to turn farmer. is her"
asked Ware,
." - says. Norton was extreme
ly disappointed when the planter
manifested disposition 10 play the
host and returned to the house with
them. where his presence was such
hardship that Norton shortly took
his leave.
Issuing from the lane he turned his
face IN the direction OF homo. He
was within two miles or Thicket Point
when. passing a turn in the road. he
found himself confronted by three
mon. One OF them seized his horse
by the bit. Norton had not even q
riding whip.
Now, what do you wish to say to
met" he asked.
I'VE want your word that you'll
keep away from Belle Plain
"WeIi. you won't get III" respond
cd Norton.
In the same instant one OF tho men
raised his fist and struck the young
planter In the back OF the neck.
You curl" cried Norton. as no
wheeled on him.
Damn him--let him have it'll"
,
II was mid-afternoon Of the day fol-
lowing before Betty heard OF the at
tack on Norton. She ordered her
horse saddled and was soon out on
he river road with groom In her
wake. Betty never drew rein until ,
The reached Thicket Point AS she
into the yard Bruce Caring
on came from the house.
How is Mr.. NortonY' she asked, l
extending her hand.
The doctor says bell be up and
.bout inside OF week. II you'll wait
n tell him you are here" q
Darlington passed on into tho !
house. He entered tho room where
Norton lay.
Miss Malroy Is here" he said.
Betty g--bless her dear hearth" Q
ried Charley weakly. Just toss my I
'lothes into the closet and draw up
chair. There-thank you,
sruce--tet her come along In now"
Ind as Darlington quilted the room.
sorton drew himself up on the pill
ows and faced the door. This is
Forth several beatings. Betty" ne
acclaimed as she appeared.
lilo bent TO kiss the hand she gave
i'm, but groaned with tho exertion.
hen he looked up into her face and
nw her eyes swimming with tears
"What--tears and he was much
ioyed.
Its = perfect outraged" Betty |
sused irrssoiuteiy. Charley" /
Yes. desrY"
Cant you be happy without meY"
mo"
But you don't try 10 be-" 4
mo use sn ny making any such
solish exert. I'd be doomed to fail
re-
"0oodrby. Charley really must