The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-02

ahd other men as slrewd. A group OF
mining men took one look at the
smaller man. noting the candle grcase
On his corduroys and the intelligence
In his eyes: and to them the big man
was no more than Iaborer-or a
shift-b0ss at most-and the little man
was one or their kind. Every line In
his mobile face spoke OF intellect and
decision. and az they walked II was he
who did the talking while the big man
only nodded and smiled.
They took II turn or two up the
street. now drifting into some clamor-
GUS saloon. now standing at gaze on
the sidewalk: and as the drinks began
TO work. the little man became more
and more animated, the big man more
and more amiable IN his assent aud
silence.
Then they passed the crowd OF refu.
gees they ,Htopped and listened. com
menting on the various opinions by an
exchange Of knowing smiles. An old
prospector, white-haired and tanned TO
tropic brown. finully turned upon a
presumptuous optimist and the little
man nodded approvingly as he heard
him express his views.
you Gun say what you please" the
prospector ended. but I'm going To
keep out OF that country. I've knowed
ttem Mexicans for thirty years now
and I'm telling you they're Citing
treachercns. Il don't do no good 10
have your gun with you-theyll shoot
you from behind rock--and II they
cant git you that way, they'll knife
you In your sleep.
I've noticed big change in them
paisanoE since this war come on Be
fore Madero made his break they used
TO be scared Of Americans-thought II
they killed one OF us the rest would
cross the border and eat EN- up. What
few times they did tackle white mun
he generally give q good account Of
himself. too. and I've Travelled them
trails for years without hardly know
Ing what 1t was to be afraid OF any.
body: but tell you it's entirely diff.
ferent over there row"
Sure! That's right" spoke up tne
little man with spirit, YOU'RE. talk
Ing more sense than any man ON the
street. guess ought to know-I've
been down there and dSthrossa 1t aii-
and it's got 70 now that you can't trust
any OF 'em. My pardner andI came
-clear from, the Sierra hfadres, riGsng
nights. and We come pretty near know.
ing-hey, knA?"
That's rigb.." observed Bud, the
big man. with reminiscent grin, IL
begin to think them fellers would get
us, for a while!"
Mining men?" inquired the old
prospector politely.
Working on lease" said the little
man briefly. Owner got scared out
and lot us In on shares. but no more
for nuh-th!s VII! hold me for quits
n while. can tell you'll"
Here. too" agreed the big man,
turning to go. Arizona is good enough
for me-come on, Phil!"
Where to?" The little man drew
back half rosentfully, and then he
changed his mind. "All right" he said,
falling into step. "a gin fizz for mine!"
Not on IN empty stomach" ad-
monished his pardner: you might get
lit up and tell somebody all you know
How about something to eat2"
GOOD! But where re you g0ing p. !,
- The big man was leading OF down. O
side street. aud once more they came
to halt.
Jim 8 place-its a Iunch.counter,"
he explained iaconically. THE hotels
all right, and maybe that was o braaJ.
fast We got. but get hungry waitin..
that way. Gimme a lunch-counter.
where l can wrop my legs around a
stool and watch the cook turn 'em
over. Come OIL been there before"
An expression OF plying tolerance
came over the, little mans face as he
listened to this rhapsody on the quick
lunch. but he drew away reluctantly.
Jaw. come on. Bud" he pleaded.
"EIave Q. little. class! What's the use
OF winning utake II you've got to eat
ut a dog-jolnt? And besides-say, that
was peach OF girl that waited Oh
us this morning! Did you notice her
hair? She was o pippin!"
The big man waggled his hand re-
signedly and started on his way.
"All right, pardncr" he observed:
IL that's the deal she's probably look
ing for you. I'll meet you In the ROOM"
Jaw. come on!" urged the other. but
his heart was not In 1t. and he turned
gatly AWAY up the main street.
Left to himself. the big man went on
to his iunch.counter. where he ordered
oyeters. "a dozen In the milk. Then
he ordared beefsteak. to make up
for several he had misaed. and asked
tho cook 20 fry Il rare. He was Just
negotiating for a can of pears that had
caught his ey0 when an old nau came
In and took tue stool beside him. pick