Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-02-03
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"Another victim horned by the
Snapdrasoni II . man were to hi
slain BY q 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 IL thatf''
Mr.. Hacket inclined his ear and then
added: "Michael Henry says that hs
may be innocent and that we had bet
ter 81 and see II We can help him
Now I hadn't thought o. that. Had
you. Maryf"
mo" the girl answered.
I'VE must be letting Mike 90 ahead
Of US always" said her father. "You
saw the crime. believe" turning b
.le.
I told them all I knew Of It.
"Upon my word, like you, my
brave lad" said the schoolmaster. II
heard Of al this and decided that you
would be help to Michael Henry and
a creditabls student. Come. let us
90 and pay our compliments to the
senator"
The schoolmaster and I went over
to Mr. wright's house. white, frame
building which had often been pointed
out to me.
Mrs. Wright, fine-looking lady who
met Us at the door, said that tho SEN
ator had gone over to the mill with his
wheelbarrow.
We've plenty Of time and well wait
for him." said the schoolmaster.
II see him! ~ said little John as he
and Ruth ran to the gate and down
the rough plank walk to meet him
We saw him coming a little way
down the street In his shlrt-sleeves
with his barrow in front Of him. 10
stopped and lifted little John IN bis
arms, and after moment put him
down and embraced Ruth.
"Well, I see We still love the tender
embrace o. the wheelbarrow," said Mr.
Hacket as we approached the senator
my embrace ID the tenderer Of the
two" the latter laughed with a look
ut his hands.
He recognized me and seized my
two hands and shook them as he said
upon my word. here is my friend
Bart. Twas not looking for you here.
He put his hand on my head. nov
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 Wen 90 hunt,
ing some Saturday"
We babe him good morning and he
went on with his wheelbarrow, which
was loaded, remember, with stout
sacks Of meal and flour.
We went to the school at half past
eight. What q thrilling place it was
with its 70 children and its three
rooms. How noisy they were as they
waited in the schoolyard for the bell
to ring! 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. I Jaw that
most Of the village boys wore bought
en- clothes and fine boots. looked
down at my own leather and was q
tower Of shame on a foundation Of
creased cowhlde. 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 a 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 a red
dress made a face at me.
It was, on the whole, the unhappiest
day Of my life. During recess I
slapped boys face for calling me
rabbit and the two others who came
TO help him went away full Of fear
end astonishment, for I had the
strength Of young moose in me those
days. After that they began to make
friends with me.
In the noon hour q man came to me
N the schoolyard with subpoena for
the examination Of Amos Gyimshaw
and explained its meaning.
) While I was talking with this man
Sally passed me walking with another
girl and said:
"HelIo, Bartl"
observed that Henry Wills Joined
them and walked down the street ct
the side Of Sally. got my first pang
OF jealousy then.
When school was out that after
noon Mr., Hacket said could have an
hour to see the sights Of the village.
so I set out, feeling much depressed.
I walked toward the house Of Mr..
Wright and saw him digging potatoes
In the garden and went In. knew
that he was my friend.
well. Bart, how do you like
schoOlf' he asked. K
'Not very WE'LL" I answered.
"Of course not! It's new to you
now. and you miss your aunt and
uncle. Stick to 1t. You'll make
friends and get interested before long"
stf.I want to 20 home" declared.
MN,n,r lat,a lnnk at the COMPASS" he