The Lamar register., 1915-02-03
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yet goes on that basis"
Haines fancied he was a great reade'
Of human nature. At heart he was tn
most humane soul ever lived. He had
a theory of persuasive kindness as -
the treatment OF the weak misguided
and criminal. He had. in fact, don"
great philanthropic good in his time
Animals loved him, and he was really
n wonderful horse trainer. He had
started some unfortunates on new
and better path. Now, with his sister
staying for a week at the little Okla
homa border town. he had noted the
hayward Yuma, Iztu, and had resolved
to reform" him.
He managed to send word to lztu,
down at the Yuma reservation, that he
wished to buy some of the pretty she'll
work of the native women.
1t was two days later when a long
haired, bronzefaced man came to his
door. At once Haines decided it was
Iztu, and SO he was accepted by the
town in general. This Yuma. how
ever. did not at once make for the set
tlement saloons. where he should have
been best known. Mild, smiling. clear
headed and well behaved. he sonewha,
astcnished Haines.
He bought a whole CARLOAD of shell
and beaded stun, which the squire
purchased at a good figure. Then he
invited Iztu to stay with him for a
week.
Il want you as a guest" he man
aged to make the native understand.
You are a fine, sensible specimen OF
humanity. and l want to reform you
from wasting your time in drink"
mo drink. Glad to stay" declared
the Yuma, and the town marveled.
Never a more circumspect Yuma WIS.,
tied the place. He sauntered about,
genial and sober. enjoying the goodly
fare he was awarded free of charge.
Well. I've lost my bet" acknowl-
edged Rancher Joe, coming to the no.
tel one day, where Haines and his pro-
tege were.
Cured him. chi" chuckled the
squire.
Never saw or heard anything like
it," said Joe. "why."-staring at the
docile Yuma-"he's gentle as kit
ten"
"Kindness-my system. see!" exult-
ed Haines. About Hernia, Joe-Ive
spoken to her"
you have?"
Yes, and-suppose you drop in on
us this EVENING""
She"
"Nothing!" interrupted the squire,
peremptorily. Il don't guarantee any
thing. nor do know her mind | do
know. though. that she's delighted to
see her old reckless. harlm-scarum
lover a man of principle and ambition.
She's getting on the shady side Of girl
hood, So"
Say. I'll be here, don't worryi"
spoke Joe. all a-futter. Reckon I'll
square up on that bet now"
Joe took out his pocketbook He
proceeded to select some bank bills. A
distracted his attention.
What's that?" he challenged
Hal" calculated the Yuma
They all rushed to the window.
Bang! bang!-a piercing series of
blOod-curdling yells. a flying human
terror mounted on melted mustang
-iztu broke loose, on a rampage. and
shooting up the town!
At the real Iztu, a devastating
Tartar. and then at the bland. peace
full counterfeit Iztu. Haines stared,
agape.
81 vum!" gasped the squire. breath
lessly.
Cured" snickered Joe. catching
on.
"Bruder-my bruder. Iztu." ex-
| planned Orvu, artlessly. pointing after
the vanishing human cyclone on horse.
| back.
"A put-up iobl" muttered the squire.
Il think not" demurred Joe. The
| peaceful one came on his peaceful
mission. They must be twins. and you
accepted him as Iztu He fell easily
into the situation. Don't blame him g"
"Say-Ill double the amount I've
lost II you'll keep quiet at home about
my wonderful cure out here"
AT homer Why. I'm not going to
1 write to your home town about this
little circumstance. good joke that it
is"
No. but you may blab when you get
| there"