Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-26

"Howdy %, Anthony" He Said.
down and saw the dragged flower
thrust through the twist Of grass. "Oh,
pup Of WonderS!" he exclaimed.
where did you get that roser'
Chum sat up and wasged his tail. for
his masters tone. instead Of ridicule.
held . dawning delight. Perhaps tho
thing had not been intanded - . dis
grace, after all!
With the first sight Of the decora-
ton Valiant had had . sudden memory
Of q splotch Of vivid red against the
belted gray-blue Of . gown. He
srinned appreciatively. And I warned
her." he chuckled. "Told her not to be
afraid" He busted the blossom pains
takingly with his handkerchief and
held It to his face live brilliant
thing. breathing musk-odors Of the
mid-moon Of paradise.
A long time he sat, while the dog
dozed and yawned ON tho shiny cushr
ion beside him. OF q sudden Chum sae
up and barked in earnest
Turning his head, his master saw up.
preaching . dilaDidated hack with
side lanterns like great goggles and
decrepit and palsied curtains. It was
drawn by q lean mustard.tinted mule,
and on its front sat . colored man Of
uncertain age, whose hunched verte-
brae and outward crooked arms gave
him curious expression Of replete
and dubious inquiry. Abreast Of the
car he removed moth-eaten cap.
"Evenin'. suh." he said.-"evenin'.
evenin'."
"Howdy d." returned the other
amiably.
"Ah reck'n yo'4l done had or brock
down wild dat machine-thing dar. 70
been hyuh bout or hour. ain yo'?"
Nearer three" said Valiant cheer
fully, but tho views worth it,
A hoarse litter came from the con.
veyance, which gave forth sundry
creakinss Of leather. "Auyh! Hugh!
OATS 30. sub. OATS 90! Hmm.
Reck'n Anil be gittin' erlong back"
He clucked to tho mule and proceeded
to turn the vehicle round.
Hold on" cried John Valiant. Il
thought you were bound in the ether
direction"
mo, sub. Aim swine back whah
come f'om. All JUS druv out hyuh
case Miss Shirley done met me, en-
she say, Unc' Jeffe'son, yo' 80 'treckly
out de Red Road. case or gemman
done got stalled-ed.'"
"Oh-Miss Shirley. She told you.
did she? What did you say her nrst
name was?"
Oats huh fust name, Miss Shirley.
Vas. sub! Miss Shirley dene said f
mo ter come en- git de gemman whut
kinder dswg 10 yo' got dart"
IT'S bulldog. Can you give mo .
lift? I've got that small trunk and"
Oats right Ane dawg. Miss shir-
Icy she moghty fond OBJ dawgs. too"
Fond Of dogs. 10 she7" said Valiant.
II might have known 1t. It was nice
Of her to send you here. Uncle Jefker-
Sc. &c. can s:SS *e s.4 ny traps.
I supposed"
"'Psns on whah 20 gw1neter," an
swered Uncle jefferson sapiently.
I'm going to DanoFy Court"
A kind Of shocked surprise that was
almost stupefaction epeead over the
others face, IKE oil over Q pool.
Dainty Cooti OATS 6e Old Valiant
Dlaoe. Ala nobody hyes dar. Al
reck'n ain 1ooody Hive DIR Ter mos o.
AuA'erA yeahsi"
Tho "a house has groat Surprise
coming 10 It." said Valiant gravsly.
"Henoeforth some one - going % %.
cupy II. How n 4 anyway?"
"NsasuiA' b. q oeonsilA On thew
In In Dc tad. cts erlost two mile.
Ain gvtAsesr i've dar yotso'1, sub, =
yo'?"
7 an for ~ prsssat.- Was ~
crisp answer. Il
Unels Js1sFsea stase6 = lin : 70.