Manchester Democrat., 1919-01-22

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pretty pass in this country, should
say. Talk about law and order; we
don't know what 1t means here and
why should we? The party in power
Is avowedly opposed to it-yes, sir. 1t
has fattened upon bribery and corrup.
ton. Do you think that the son O.
Ben Grimshaw will receive punish.
ment even If he is proved guilty? Not
at all. He will be protected-you mark
my words"
He bowed and left us. When the
door had closed behind him Mr.. Hacket
said:
"Another victim horned by the
Snapdragon! If man were to be
slain by a bear back in the woods
Colonel Hand would look for guilt in
the opposition party. Michael Henry,
whatever the truth may be regarding
the poor boy in Jail, we are in no way
responsible. Away with sadness! {!
What is that?"
Mr.. Hacket inclined his ear and then
added: michael Henry says that he
may be innocent and that we had bet
ter 60 and see If we can help him.
Now I hadn't thought O. that Had
you, Mary7"
NO." the girl answered.
"We must be letting Mike 60 ahead
Of us always" said her father. "You
saw the crime. believe" turning to
me.
I told them all I knew Of It.
"Upon my word, like you, my
brave lad" said the schoolmaster. II
heard of allAhis and decided that you
would be help to Michael Henry and
a creditable student. Come. let us
60 and pay our compliments to the
senator"
The schoolmaster and I went over
to Mr.. Wright's house-a white, frame
building which had often been pointed
out to me.
Mrs. Wright, q flne-looking lady who
met us at the door, said that the SEN
ator had gone over to the mill with his
wheelbarrow.
"We've plenty Of time and wen wait
for him." said the schoolmaster.
II see him!" said little John - he
and Ruth ran to the gate and down
the rough plank walk to meet him.
We saw him coming q little wly
down the street in his shirt-sleeves
with his barrow In front Of him. 10
stopped and lifted little John IN his
arms. and after a moment put him
down and embraced Ruth.
"Well. I see ye still love the tender
embrace o the wheelbarrow," said NJ.
Racket AZ we approached the senator.
my embrace is the tenderer Of the
two" the latter laughed with look
at his hands.
He recognized mo and seized my
two hands and shook them as he said:
"Upon my word, here is my friend
Bart. I was not looking for you here"
He put his hand on my head, now
higher than his shoulder, and said:
II was not looking for you here"
He asked about my aunt and uncle
and expressed Joy at learning that !
was now under Mr.. Hacket.
II shall be here for number Of
weeks" he said, "and I shall want to
see you often. Maybe we'll 60 hunt
ing some Saturday"
We bade him good morning and he
went on with his wheeibarrow, which
was loaded. I remember, with stout
sacks Of meal and -four.
We went to the school at half past
eight. What thrilling place 1t was
with it's 78 children and Its three
rooms How noisy they were as they
waited In the schoolyard for the bell
to ringl I stood by the doorside look
ing very foolish. I dare say, for
knew not what to do with myself. My
legs encased in the tow breeches felt
as II they were on fire. ! saw that
most Of the village boys wore bought
en- clothes and fine boots. l looked
down at my own leather and was
tower Of shame on a foundation OF
creased cowhide. Sally Dunkelberg
came in with some other girls and pre-
tended not to see me. That was the
hardest blow ! suffered.
Among the handsome, well-dressed
boys of the village was Henry Wills
the boy who had stolen my water
melon. I had never forgiven him for
that or for the killing of my little hen.
The bell rang and we marched into
the big room, while fat girl with
crinkly hair played on melodeon.
Henry and another. boy tried to shove
me out Of line and big paper wad
struck the side of my head as we were
marching in and after we were seated
a cross-eyed, freckled girl in red
dress made a face at me.
1t was, on the whole, the pnhappiest
day of my life. During recess
slapped boys face for calling me a
rabbit and the two others who came
to help him went away full of fear
and astonishment, for had the
strength of a young moose in me those
days. After that they began to make
friends with me.
In the noon hour man came 10 me
in he schoolyard with subpoena for
the examination Of Amos Grimshaw
and explained it's meaning.
While was talking with this man
Sally passed me walking with another
cir. and said: