Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-23
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Tn SPITE OF the unhealthy fancies that
Il Dave Law had taken to bed with him, he
arose this morning In fine spirits and with
determination to put IN a happy day.
Alaire. too, was in good humor and ex-
pressed her relief at escaping from every
thing Mexican.
81 haven't seen a newspaper for ages
and don'tkno what Is going on at Jones'
willie or anywhere else" she confided.
Dave told her OF the latest developments
In the Mexican situation, the slow hut GER
tain Increase OF tension between the two
governments and then OF home happenings
when she asked him about his own dopgs
he informed her OF the affair whicR had
brought him 20 Pueblo.
OF course, all three OF his companions
were breathlessly interested In the story of
Pine Garza's death: Dolores and Jose did
not allow word TO escape them.
80 they cut our fence and ran the
calves into our pasture 60 brandt" Alaire
said "It's time somebody like you came to
Jonesville. MIR. Law"
"Carambal II required bravery TO ride
alone irto that rincon," jose declared. II
knew Pine Cara well, and he could shoot
like the devil"
you said your horse saved your life"
Mrs. Austin went on. How do you mean7'
when Dave had explained she said quickly:
You wern't riding.-Bessie BELIEF"
Yes She's buried whore she dropped"
"Oh-h" Alaires exclamation was elo-
quent of pity. and Law smiled crookedly.
''Tve been right lonesome since she went
away. Most every day find myself steal
ing sugar for her, tho way l used to do.
See 90 lie fumbled In the pocket OF his coat
aud produced some broken Jumps. "Proba-
bly, YOU don't understand how man gets
10 love his horse. Now wo used TO talk to
each other, just like two people. OF course,
| did most of the talking, but she under
stood. Why, ma'am, I've awakened In the
night TO find her standing over me and my
check wet where she'd kissed me. she'd
leave the incest grass Just TO come and visit
with me-"
Alaire turned a quick glance upon the
speaker TO fnd his face set and his eyes
miserable. Impuisively she laid her hand
upon his arm, saying
81 know how you must feel Do you know
what has always been my dearest wish? To
be able TO talk with animals. and TO have
them trust me. Just think what fun II
would be 20 talk with the wild things and
make friends OF them, oh. whe. | was a
little girl l used to dream about it,
Law nodded his vigorous appreciation OF
such a desire. Dogs and horses sabe more
than we give them credit for. I've learned
a few bird words, too. You remember those
quail at the water hole2'
'Oh. yes.
pave smiled absent-mildediy. There's a
wonderful book about birds--one of the
keenest satires ever written, reckon lts
about a near-sighted old Frenchman, who
was cast away on penguin island. lie
/ saw the big birds walking around and
thought they were human beings"
How did you happen 10 read Anatole
France?" Alaire asked. with sharp stare
OF surprise.
The Ranger stirred. but he did not meet
her eyes.
well" said he. 81 read most anything
I can get. A feller meets up with strange
books just like he meets up with strange
people"
mot books llke-that." There was a
brief silence. "Mr Law. every now and
then you say something that makes me
think you're a--rank impostor"