The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1914-07-09
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"This amt their habitat" added
Slower apolosetically.
We'll. he ought to have meat, and
1t ought to be wild-raw. If possible"
Their amt nothin' wilder n q long
horn. We can git him a steer"
You are sure the meat isn't too
tender"
"1t's tougher n a night in Jail"
Good! The rarer it is the better.
Some raw eggs and q good strong
vegetable"
Onions? ?"
Fine! Well save him yeti"
Wen get the grub"
And he'll eat I'll" Willie nodded
firmly.
Slower issued another order, this
time to Carara.
You n Cloudy butcher the widest
four-year-old you can find. If you
can't get close enough to rope him,
shoot him, and bring in a hind quar-
ter. It's got to be here in time for
breakfast"
Isl, Senor!" The Mexican picked
up his lariat; the Indian took a Win
chester from an upper bunk and filled
1t with cartridges.
"Of course. he'll have to eat out
here; they spoil him up at the house"
Sure thing!"
I'D hate to see him lose; 1t would
be a terrible blow to Miss Blake"
fresno shook his head doubtfully.
What about us?"
"Oh, you a stand it-but she's a
girl. All, WE'LL" the speaker sighed,
4 hope nothing occurs between now
Ind Saturday to prevent his running"
ut WON'T" Slower grimly assured
The Californian. "Nothin' whatever is
goin' to occur"
HE was speaking yesterday about
he possibility of some business en-
gagement-"
The small man In glasses interrupt
ed. "Nothin' but death shall take him
rom US. Mr.. Fresno"
III I think Of anything else" offered
Berkeley. kindly. "Ill tell you"
I'VE wish you would"
Freano returned to the house, hum
ming cheertly. It was still an hour
NTH his breakfastttma but he had
accomplished ruch. In the midst o.
his meditation he came upon Miss
Blake emerging upon the rear porch
"Good-morniag!" he cried. She
started 4 tribe guilty. What are
YOU doing at this hour?'
"Oh, l just love the morning air,
she answered.
Same here! Honesty goes to bee
early, and industry rises betimes.
That's mel"
nen you have been WOrking?"
Fresno nodded. He was looking a
-four cowboys who were entering tn,
gymnasium. staggering beneath drip
ping gunny-sacks. Then he turned hi
gaze s%earchingly upon the girl.
Were you looking for Speed9" b,
asked accusingiy.
THE ideal" Miss Blake f1ushe,
family.
III you are. he has gone for a run
l dearly love to see him get up earl.
and run. be enjoys it so."
Il have been baking a cake" sal,
Helen. displaying the traces of he;
occupation upon her hands, arms, an,
apron. while Fresno. at sight of tn,
! apron tied at her throat an
waist. felt that he himself was Al
dough in her hands. 81 had a dread
full time to make 1t RISE"
IF Waro q ooLo 7 -,o,lS
your lightest word"
"The cook said it wouldn't be fit t.
eat" declared Helen.
Il should love to eat your cooking.
n In q while. perhaps, but no
every day"
Every day-always and always
You know what l mean. Miss Blake
Helen" The young man bent a Low
er's gaze upon his companion unit
he detected her eyes fastened Will
startled inquiry upon his toilet. Re
membering, he buttoned his coat, bu
ran on. This is the first chance Nv,
had to see you alone since Speed ar
rived There's something I want t,
ask you"
Il know what it is" stammeret
Helen. you want me to let you sin,
again. Please do. 1 love mornin,
mustc-and your voice is so tender.
"Life." said Berkeley, lis on
sweet"
What Is going on here?" demande,
a voice behind them. and Mrs. Kea]
came out upon the porch. ey1ng tn
pair suspiciously. 1t was evident tina
she. nk3 Fresno, had dressed hur
riedly.
"Mr. Fresno is going to sing to u.s.
explained the younger girl, quickly.
Really"
Il am like the bird that greets tn
morn with song" laughed the tenor
awkwardly.