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

to see what he wanted Mr. Dohel " said he
brother Lawrence has had the horses sadded.
and he wants YOU 10 go with him 10 Uncle
Seth's place and let him know what's up We
don't want 10 lose any time, you see. for may
ne so Uncle Seth might 20 off on one Of his
trips, and not come back for a month which
you know would illustrate our arrangements"
"All right" said l. Il am ready 20 40 Just as
soon as | get my gun" AZ that day on the
frontier (and Texas then out side of the
towns, was pretty much all frontier). nobody
ever thought of going any distance from home
without arms. Willie ran into the house and
brought me my rifle and shot pouch, and
then went with me 10 the gate where Law
renee was waiting for me with the horses.
Just as we were starting Willie said, BE sure
Mr.. Dobe 20 bring Uncle Seth with YOU and
when you get back you will fnd all hard at
work, fixing up the traps for the trip. -" Dead
or alive" said / "we'll have Uncle Seth"
After an hours brisk canter Lawrence and
! came in sight Of Uncle Seth's little cabin.
which was snugy anchored under the shady
boughs Of grove of live oaks Riding up to
the gate we dismounted and walked in. Lucki-
" Uncle Seth was at home, for as Lawrence
had told me, he was frequently absent for
days at time, hunting and herdng his small
stock of ponies and cattle Uncle Seth had
evidently noticed our approach for he came
out to meet us before we had gone half way
from the gate to the house.
Hey boys, you are out airly this mornin'"
said he when we came within speaking dis
lance, what's up now? lnjins about down
-FOUR way?" "Oh. no." replied Lawrence, "alrs
tight at our settlement. but Mr. Dobell and |
have come over today to see you on some par
ticular business; very particular business |
nope you are in good humor this morning for
we have got a favor TO ask Of YOU which you
must grant whether YOU are in good humor
or not" We'll, well, boys said Uncle Seth
I'm do the best kin for you; but come into
The shanty and Wen talk about Il there"
The shanty was not an imposing edifce by
any means. being about fifteen feet one way
by twelve the other, and was rather scantily
supplied with furniture-three or four wooden
chairs, cot, and small deal table compris-
ing nearly the whole outfit. However, it am
swered Uncle Seth's purposes, no doubt, very
well, at least he seemed as well satisfied with
the Accommodations II afforded as millionaire
could have been with his paatia residence.
Draw stool boys" said he, as he entered
the cabin, "and tell me what's up now. | know
there's some scheme on hand. and that you
want me TO help you You are right, Uncle
Seth said Lawrence, I'VE have a scheme on
hand, and we can't carry il but unless you will
assist us He then proceeded 10 tell Uncle
seth OF the exploring trip I'VE wished 10 make
through the unknown regions about the head
waters Of the FRO I.lano and San Saba rivers.
winding up by telling him Col Rivers had con-
scented to let "a 20, upon the sole condition
that IA would take command 81 He ii,.ssst ii
flor you know, Uncle Seth continued Law
renee, with little we'll timed barnes, pa
mas more eonhdenfe Y your knoNeise Of The