Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-09-09

Russia rivers and stopping transpor-
boss that's tricky an dangerous an
wuth less than nothin', We can give
him away er kill him, but If We have
a son-in-law that's wuthless, nobody
else will have him an It's ag'in' the
law to kill him. Fust ye know we've
got a critter ON yer hands that kicks
an won't work an has to be fed an
liquored three times day an is
with million dollars less than
nothin''"
There was a moment of silence.
"When man is fgurin' his assets,
It's better to add ten dollars than to
subtract q Million" said Abe. That's
about ss simple as adding up the
weight o. three small hogs"
"What a well OF wisdom you are,
AbeP' said Kelso. do you know any
thing about this young Mlssourian
who Is shining up to BipT'
II only know that he was a drink
ing man up to the time he landed here
and that he threatened Traylor with
his whip and got thrown against the
side of barn-plenty hard. He's a
kind Of American king, and / don't
like kings. They're nice to look at.
but generally those that have married
'em have had one hi of time"
Kelso rose and went home to sup
per.
Soon after the supper dishes had
been laid away in the KelsO cabin,
young Mr.. Biggs raped on its do
and pulled tho latchstring and enter j
and sat down with Mr.. and Mrs. HI
SO at the flreside.
II have come to ask for your daugh-
ter's hand" he said, as soon as they
were seated. 81 know It will seem
sudden, but she happens to be the girl
/ want. I've had her picture in my
heart always. l love your daughter.
I can give her a handsome home and
everything she could desire"
KelsO answered promptly: I'VE are
glad TO welcome you here, but we can.
not entertain such a proposal, fiatter.
ing as 1t is. Our daughter IL tot
young to think Of marriage. Then
sir, we know very little about you
and may be pardoned II / add thai
1t does not recommend your"
The young man was surprised. He
had not expected such talk from q
ladder climber. He looked at Kelso
cropping for an answer. Then
Perhaps not" said he. II have
been little wild, but that is all In
the past. You can learn about me
and my family from anyone in st
Louis. am not ashamed Of anything
1 have done. May not hope that yoI
will change your mindT
"NOt at present. Let the futur,
take care of ITSELF"
"T generally get what want" sait
the young man.
"And now and then something tina
you don't want" said KelsO, a bit net
tied by his persistence.
''You ought to think OF her happi
ness. She Is too sweet and beautiful
for a home like this"
There was an awkward moment 0
silence. The young man said good
night and opened the door.
"rll go with y0u." said Kelso.
He went with Mr.. Blggs to the tar
ern and got his daughter and returne
home with her.
Mrs. Kelso chided her husband 70
being hard on Mr.. Biggs.
'sHe has had his Lesson. perhaps b
will turn over a new Aa3," she said.
81 fear there isn't new leaf In hi
book" said Kelso 'sThey'rs all dirty.
He told his wife what Abe had sal
IN the store.
'srhe wisdom Of the common folk
In that beardless young giant" h
said. sit IL the wisdom Of many gen
erations gathered In the hard schOs
Of bitter experience. I wonder wher
it is going to lead him.
As Eiiphalet Biggs was going dow
the south road next morning he ma
BIN on her pony near the schoolhous
returning from the field with her cor
They stopped.
arm coming back. little girl" h
said.
"What forr' she asked.
"To tell You secret and ask You
question. May comet"
~ suppose you can-if You wal
to-" she answered.
sTIl come and ri write to you an
| send the letters to Ann"
Mentor Graham, the schOolmaste
who lived In the schoolhOuse, he
come out OF it's door.
'Good-byi" said young Mr.. Biggs.
his heels touched the tanks Of h
horse. Then ne went flying down Il
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