The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-03-06

part of Willie in the shape Of nudges of the
elbow in my side. that the time was propitious
for broaching the subject Of the exploration
| therefore made reconnaissance towards IT,
by asking Col. Rivers If there was much coun-
try still unexplored in Texas. "Oh yes" he
replied there is great deal yet that has
never been visited by white men, unless it has
been by some wandering trapper or hunter
particularly that region of country the boys
are 80 anxious to explore. There is but one
difficulty see in the way-or rather | should
say two, in carrying the project into effect
one is for the boys to get their mothers con-
sent to it, and the other to get Uncle Seth, as
they call him, to take command Of the explo-
ring party. Uncle Seth" said Col. Rivers. OBJ
serving my look of inquiry. lis an old from
tersman and hunter, who lives not far from
here, and who is thoroughly conversant with
the ways Of Indians and all the mysteries of
@oodcraft With Uncle Seth at the head Of
affairs ! should have but little apprehension
concerning the safety Of the party"
It's all settled, then" said Willie to me in
a whisper, "for Uncle Seth know will Jump
at the chance Of going and as for ma, me and
cousin Pitt together can get around her easy.
Just let Mr.. Pitt go and talk 20 her while
about the fashions and late styles till she's in
a good humor, and then | can get her TO agree
to anything"
q think" said Mr. Pitt, that with proper
prudence ana precdutlOn we VIII not run much
risk of being scalped by the Indians-at least
not more than would riding around here,
hunting and looking after stock" j am Of the
same opinion" said Col Rivers, "and as | have
told you, already, the boys shall have my per.
mission to go exploring provided they can get
their mothers consent, and persuade Uncle
Seth to take charge of the party" When Col.
Rivers had thus spoken, he rose from the
table, took his broad brim felt hat from the
peg where he always hung it. and went out to
attend to the business of the farm. | then
turned to Mrs. River, and in my blandest and
most conciliating manner, asked her If she
could not be prevailed upon TO give her con-
sent TO our going on the exploring trip. We'll"
said she, 81 don't know. | am afraid the boys
viii be running great risk and | should suf-
fer from continual anxiety until they re-
turned (lIere Willie, who thought | sup
pose, | was not conducting negotiations in a
very diplomatic way, whispered TO me. Get
her in a good humor first-say something 10
her about the fashions or the modes and
styles, or something OF that sort.") But"
continued Mrs. Rivers. lit seems you have all
set your hearts ON this exploring expedition
rs you call t. and suppose | shall have 10
give my consent to IT, but ! assure you | do
so very unwingly." "HurrahP exclaimed
Willie, giving me a nudge of triumph with his
elbow that nearly dlsocated one Of my ribs,
Il knew we'd bring ma 10 terms at last and
he hurried off TO mpart the joyful news OF
the heodeesncss OF youth, the anxiety his mo-
Their would suffer on his account during his
absence In the wilderness,
"A little while after Willie had left the room.
| saw him through an opeu window, making
coma uNalnIIuIa aIuu. Ia Iu-...I i x-.-..L ..L