The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-07-15

To his discerning eye THE tOurlSt
now became IA lunger." Where do
you live when you're to home!
connecticut
Il knew it,
How did you know it," The youth
seemed really interested to know.
Il drove another fellow up here last
fall that dealt out the same kind Of
broguc you do"
Bill was prevented at the moment
from pursuing this line of inquiry by
the discovery of Il couple of horsenen
racing from distant ranch toward the
road. 1t was plain, even to the stran-
ger. that they intended to intercept the
stage. and Bill piled the lash with
sudden viSor.
III give 'em chase" said he
grimly.
The other appeared little alarmed.
"What are they, bandits?"
"Banditsr' sneered Bill. Your eye
sight is piercing. Them's girls"
The traveller apologized. My eyes
aren't very good" he said hurriedly.
He was, however. quite justified IN
his mistake. for both riders wore wide
trimmed sombreros and rode astride ut
a furious pace, bandanas futterlng.
skirts streaming. and one was calling
III shrill command. "Oh, Bill"
AS they neared the gate the driver
drew up with word of surprise.
Why. howdy. girls? Howdy?" he said.
with an assumption of innocence.
Were you wishin' fer to speak to me?'
"Oh. shut upr' commanded one of
the girls. round faced, freckled romp
You know perfectly well that Berrie
is going home today. We told you all
about it Yesterday
Sure thingr' exclaimed Bill. I'D
| forgot all about it"
Like nothin'v' exclaimed the maid.
you've been countin' the hours I'LL
you got here. l know you"
Meanwhile her companion had slip
ped from her horse. We'll. goodby'
Molly. Wish l could stay longer
"Goodby. Run down again"
81 will. You come up"
The young passenger sprang to the
ground and politely said: May l help
you in?'
Bill stared. the girl smiled. and her
companion called: BE careful. Berrle'
don't hurt yourself. the wagon might
pitch
The youth. perceiving that he had
made another mistake. stammered an
apology.
The girl perceived his embarrass
ment and sweetly accepted bis hand
II am much obliged. all the same.
Bill shook with malicious laughter
"Out in the country girls are war
ranted to jump clean over measly
little hack like this" he explained.
The girl took seat in the back cor
rer of the dusty vehicle. and Bill open
ed conversation with her by askin:
what kind of a time she had been hav
ing lin the east
Fine" said she.
Did ye get as far back as my olt
town."
What town is that, Bill?'
"Oh, come off! You know I'm from
Omah ha."
mo; only got as far as Soutl
Bend"
The picture which the girl had mad
as she dashed up to the pasture gate
her hat rim blown away from he
brown face and sparkling eyes-unite'
with the kindliness in her voice as sh
accepted his gallant aid, entered dee
impression on the tourists mind. bu
he did not turn his head to look ut he
perhaps he feared Bills elbow quit
as much as his guffaw-but he listene
closely. and by listening learned tha
) she had been least" for several week.
and also that she was known. and I:
vorably known. all along the line. fo
whenever they met a team or passe
5 n ranch some one called out. 'Hcll'
: Berrie." in cordial salute. and the mel
1 sid and young. were especially please
to see her. ...
Meanwhile the stage rose and re
over the gigantic swells like tiny bO;
? On Il monster sea. while the sun blaze
$ ever more fervently from the splendi
D sky. and the hills glowed with evt
] increasing tumult of color. Throug
this land of color. of repose. of r
: nance. the young traveller rode. drin
II ing deep of the germless air. feelil
that the girl behind him was a wo
: drous part Of this wild and unaccoun
able country
d He had no chance to study her ia,
again till the coach rolled down Il
il hill to "Yancy's." a ranch house. whe
d they were to take dinner and chan:
!. horses.
With intent to show Bill that he d