Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-05-31

"Something for easier riding. An
annual pass for you and one over the
stage line between Calabasas and
Sleepy Cat-with Mr. Jeffries' compli-
ments."
Like flash. Morgan tore the card
pass In two and threw IL angrily to the
floor. Tell Mr. Jeffrles," he ex-
claimed violently. to"
The man that CHANGED at that mo-
ment 10 be lying in the nearest chair
slid quietly but imperiOusly out from
under the razor and started with the
BARRIERS for the rear door. wlping the
lather from one unshaven side of his
face with neck towel as he took his
hasty way. At the back OF the
shop u fat man. sitting In cnair on
the high. shoe-shlning platform. while
a negro boy polished him. rose ut Nor
CANS imprecatiOu and tried 10 step
over the bootLlack's head 10 the door
below. The boy. trying 10 get out of the
way. Jumped back. and the fat man fell.
or pretended 10 fall. over htm-for II
might be seen that the man. despite his
size. had lighted like a cat on his feet
and was instantly halfway up 10 the
front Of the shop, exclaining profane-
IN but collectively at the lads awk-
wardnesS. before De Spain had had
time 10 reply to the insult
The noise and confusion of the Incl.
dent were considerable. Morgan was
too old Il fighter to look behind him at
Il critical moment. No man could say
he had meant to draw when he stamped
the card undertook. but De Spain read
IL in his eye and knew thar LefeVet'S
sudden diversion at the rear had made
him hesitate the crisis PASSED like Il
flash. sorry YOU feel that way, Duke"
returned De Spain. undisturbed. 1T is
a courtesy We were glad 10 extend.
And l want 10 speak TO you about
Nan TOO"
Morgan's face was livid. what
about herr"
"She has given me permission TO ask
your consent 10 our marriage" said
De Spain. "some time in the reason
able future"
1t was difficult for Duke to speak
NJ all. he was 50 Infatuated. You can
get my consent in just one way" he
managed to say. that's by getting me"
Then I'm afraid I'll never get IL, for /
I'll never get you. Duke
A torrent Of oaths fell from Nor
CAMS cracked lips. He tried To tell De I.
spain in his fury that he knew all
about his underhand work. he called
lin more than one hard name made
no secret Of his deadly euulty. and
him 10 end their differ
cuce> tken and there.
De spain did not move. His left /
hand again lay On the cigar case.
Duke" he said. when his antagonist
had exhausted his vituperatioh. II
wouldn't aght you, anyway. You're
crazy angry III me for 10 reason ON I
earth II you'll give lie just one good
reason for feeling the way you do to-
ward me. and the way YOU'VE always
acted toward me since | came up to
his country, I'll fight you"
pull your gun" criei Morgan with
an imprecatiOn.
Il won't do ii. You call me cow
ard. ASK these boys here 10 the shop
they agree with you Oh that.
You might as Well call me an SOS les
triangle. You're just crazy sore at me
when | want to be friends with you.
Instead Of pulling my gun. Duke. III
lay IL out on the case, here, 10 show
you that all ask OF you Is 10 talk rea-
son" De Spain. reaching wiV his left
hand under the lapel Of his coat, took
a Colts revolver from its breast har-
ness and laid II, the muzzle toward
himself. Oh the plate-glass top Of the
cigar stand. Il reduced him ~ the ne
cessity VI d spring into Morgan for the
smallest chance for his life II Morgan
should draw but De Spain was des
perate gambler ia such matters even
al twenty-eight and he laid his
~agers On what he could read In an
others eye.
There's more reasons than one why
! shouldn't fight you" he said evenly
Duke. you're old enough 70 be my IA
ther-dO you realize thati What's The
good of our shooting each other upT
he asked, Ignoring NOrgars furious ln-
terruptlOns. "WhO's 10 look after Nan
when you gO-as you must, before very
many yearsf Have you ever asked
yourself ihati DO you want 10 leave
her TO that pack Of wolves IN the gapf
You know, just as well AZ do. the gap
Is no place for high-bred. fine
grained girl like Nan Morgan. But the
gap Is your home. and you've done
right to keep her under your roof and