The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-22

ly at hu, as ever aimed at anythina
in my life. Did you?"
II did. An without lynn more than
ordinarily do, can say that IL did
miss it's the first time for long time,
Did you see the body?"
mo. They covered 1t UP with the
blanket too quick for me to see. Why?''
II wonder If it's possible that we
both plugged him." =.
That's got nothing to do with it,"
said Kynaston roughly. They only
claim one Of us. Play your hand, Up.
ton! What ails you?"
'Nothin', only Id like to bet that
If you killed him he's got two bullet.
holes II him. must say don't like
the idea of havin' clean miss set
down against me-takin' up the
widow, are you?"
For Kynaston, the play passing to
him, quietly laid down his hand and
picked the five cards from the center
Of the table
Wouldn't have me stand on two
small pairs with the stakes we're play.
in for. would you?"
There was little mirth in the Jest.
Just so do men jest who, standing on
the Peaks Of Peril, look down into the
Valley Of the Shadow. Just so have
Anglo.Saxon men jested from time i'm.
memorial, playing with death as boys
do with marbles, holding it indeed to
be little thing where honor is to be
gained.
ooto ",
he threw down card. This gave him
the right on the next play to throw
down one card and pick up two.
Shall we turn up the cards?"
The sweat had started again on
Kynaston's face, but he summoned q
Taught was the poorest imitation
that was ever heard-and flung down
his hand face up. 1t was one ace, one
king, one seven and-two fours!
If you've got anything at all in
your hand as it is, you have me beaten.
l can't better my hand from what /
threw down. In the name Of Heaven,
Upton, show down."
Upton, with quick look at his
young opponent, laid his hand quietly
upon the table. Three jacks peered
out from behind seven spot.
Il was aiming to speculate again
on the next round If you hadn't
dropped out an then try for the four
jacks. Want drink"
Kynaston nodded. smiling wanly at
his host.
"It's all right, old man." he said
see you've got Dorothy to look after
-and-Td have liked that job myself
if the cards had fallen the other
way"
Upton whstled.
Good Heavens, boy! Does she
know"
Kynaston shook his head softly.
No. 1t came too late for me to
tell her. She must mover know, Up.
ton. Not word Of this. II 20 down
at dusk. You must get the ladies
in the back room on some pretext.
They would raise the deuce and all II
they knew-and then I'll walk on
down.
Il shall not take q rifle with me.
but | will take that little thirty-eight
automatic Of yours. 1t may come in
handy In the time of need, and can
hide that where a heavy gun would
be detected. And now, if you don't
mind, old fellow, III trouble YOU for
q sheet or two Of paper.
III l am reported as killed over
here the American papers would iumn
to the conclusion that had deserted
Then I'll have couple Of notes that
ia like you to deliver when
when I've gone down there"
"kynaston! don't like to ask YOU
this-but, man and boy, I've known
the army for fifty years, and I know
that an officer doesn't get a chance to
put by any money. Were your nco.
pie army people?"
Yes. Why?"
"Is your sister dependent mon Won
in any way?"
None Of your business, Mr.. linton :"
said the youngster. mo one need be
concerned In this matter but you and
me. We played the game. ! lost. and
| mean to pay"
There was no mistaking the tears
In the old mans eyes as he looked
steadily at his opponent
Il know" he said slowly, fiddlinp
with the pack, though his hands
shook. II know. won't insult Won
by onering to trade places with you.
You have answered my question. bow.
II 1T Is any small comfort to you, YOU
can rest assured that your sister shall
| De provided for. Where're you
| goin'?'
TO my room q moment. IN ace
you when come hack