Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-29

slowly. He did not speak now with
wild passion, but calm finality. 1--WE
done took Their OATH"
For . while Anse Havey did not re
ply. At last he said quietly: Il reckon
we've got rid Of the idea that was
amin to deceive ye. Jeb. I told ye
that when F1etch's assassin came back
to the mountains I'd let We know. I'm
goin' to keep my word"
Jeb rose suddenly from his chair
and stood with the fire lighting up hit
ragged trousers and the frayed sleeves
of his coat
"Air he back .now?" he demanded.
Anse shook his head.
'Not yet. Jeb; but he's coming" He
saw the witch that went across the
tight-closed lips which made no com
ment.
"Jeb," he continued. II want ye tc
help me. ! want ye to be big enough
to put by things that it's hard to put
BY"
The boy shook his head.
"Anse." he replied slowly, TASK me
ter do anything else In God Almighty'f
world, but don't ask me tibet, cause II
ye does I'VE got ter deny ye."
IT amt askin' ye to let the man &c
unpublished. I'm only askin' you to lei
me punish him with the law"
Astonishment was writ large in
every feature Of Jeb's face. He stood
in the wavering circle of light while
the shadows swallowed the corners OF
the cabin. and wondered II he had
heard rightly. At last his voice carried
. note Of deep disappointment. and he
spoke as though unwilling to utter
such reasonable words.
II reckon. Anse," he suggested. we
wouldn't hardly hev asked q thing like
thet afore"-there was hesitating
halt before he went on-'afore fur
rim woman changed yore fashion Of
lookin' at things"
Anse Havey felt his face redden,
and an angry retort rose to his lips.
But the charge was true.
He went on as though Jeb had not
spoken.
"All l ask is that when that man
comes yen hold your hand until the
cote has acted
Does ye reckon Milt McBriar aims
ter let sidering try kin Of hist" was
tho next incredulous question.
Anse Havey's voice broke out Of It's
quiet tones and his eyes woke to . IRE
that was convincing.
"By heavens. aims tef have him
do It! Iain't askin' leave Of Milt Nc
'Bfiar." Then he added: Il aims to
hang the man that kilt your daddy in
the. jail house yard at Peril, an II the
McBriars get him they've got to kill
me first. Will you hold your hand till
I'm through"
The boy stood there, his fingers
slowly clenching and opening. Finally
he said: "EIit amt a-goin' ter satisfy
me ter penitentiary thet Teller. He's
got ter de-"
Hes goin' to die. II fail. then"
the clansman raised his hands in a ges.
ture Of oncession-"then he's yours.
VIII you wait?'
Il don't hardly believe" said Jeb
McNash with conviction. "any man liv-
In kin keep Mills hired assassin in no
jail house long enough ter try an hang
him. But I'm willing ter see. I'll hold
my hand thet long, Anse. but"
Once more spasmodic tautening Of
muscles convulsed the boys frame and
his voice took on its excited note of
shrillness: But warns ye, I'm goin'
ter be settin' in Their high cote.
hain't never a-goin' ter leave hit, an
eff that jury Glars him-or ef they jest
penitentiaries him-I'm goin' ter kill
him as he sets thar in his chser-so
help me God!"
Loyal In their stubborn adherence to
feud obedience, the Judge and grand
Jury secretly returned two indictments
bearing the names Of Luke Thixton az
principal and Milton McBriar. ST., as
accessory to the crime Of murder
against the peace and dignity Of the
commonwealth Of Kentucky, and con.
trary to the statute In such case made
and provided" Also. they withheld
their action from public announce
ment.
surreptitiously and gdardedly a
message travelled up the watercourses
to the remotest Havey cabin. Bad
Anse babe his men be ready to rise
in instant response to his call. and
they made ready to obey.
One day Juanita Holland and Dawn
set out for Lexington to do their
Christmas shopping.
Anse Havey rode with them acroea
to Peril and waved his hat in farewell
% they stood in the vestibule Of the
rickety passenger coach. It was very
shabby car Of worn and faded plush
but to Dawn It seemed . fairy chariot
Az they entered the lobby Of the
Phoenix hotel. in Lexington. tall
youth rose from Q chair and came for
ward. II the boy was cruder and dark
er and less trim In appearance thar
his Blue Grass brethren, he carried his
head % high and walked - independ
emily. He came forward with his hal
in his hand and Said: mighty glad
ter see 70, Dawn y
The girl looked about the place. and
breathed rather than Asked: isn't the
world wonderful. Milt?"
Two days followed through which
Dawn passed In transports Of delight
There wero the undreamed sights ,oi
shop-windows decked for the holiday
season, and the crowds on the streets
and the gayety and merriment loi
Christmas everywhere. She had never