Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-07-15

cid fool. I've had my dream ana ~
: put II behind me. but III just war
you TO know love you; so long as
live. I shall want to serve you. whe
you're married to this other man, an
things do not break just right for 20
both-if | have something he wants
In order to make you happy. wan
you TO know it's yours to give to him
I-I-I-guess that's all. Dolores"
Thank you. John. Would you lik,
to know this man I'm going to mar
ry7"
Eyes. think I'd like TO congratulate
the scoundrel."
Then I'll introduce you to him. John.
first met him on a train In Death
valley. California. He was a shaggy
old dear. all whiskers and rags, but
his whiskers couldn't hide his smile,
and his rags couldn't hide his man.
hood. and when he thrashed a drum
mer because the man annoyed me, /
just couldn't help falling in love with
him. Even when he fibbed to me and
disputed my assertion that we had met
before"
Good land of lOve--and the calves
get looser he almost shouted as he
held up his one sound arm to her. my
dear my dear"
"Oh, sweetheart" she whispered lay
ing her hot cheek against his, tits
taken you so long to say IT, but love
you all the more for the dear thoughts
that made you hesitate"
He was silent few moments, digest
ing his amazement, speechless with the
great happiness that was his-and
then Dolores was kissing the back OF
the hand of that helpless, bandaged
arm lying across his breast. He had
a tightening in his throat, for he had
not expected love; and that sweet, be-
nignant, humble little kiss spelled ado
ration and eternal surrender; when
she looked at him again the mists OF
joy were In his eyes.
Dear old Caliph John !" she
crooned. He's never had a woman |
to understand his funny ways and ap-
preciate them and take care of him.
has hep She patted his cheek. "And
bless his simple old heart. he would
'ather give up his love than be false
o his friend. Yes, indeed. Johnny
Webster respects No Shooting signs
when he sees them, but he tells f1bs
md pretends to be very stupid when
lie really isn't. So you wouldn't be
alse TO BIlly-eh, dear7 I'm glad to
now that, because the man who can
ot be false to his friend can never be
alse to his wife"
He crushed her down to him and
ED her there for long time. my
ear" he said presently. isn't there
you have TO say to me?"
Il love you. john she whispered.
nd sealed the sweet confession with
true lovers kiss
"Alrs well with the world" John
tuart Webster announced when he
,uld use his lips once more for con-
'rsation. And" he added, lowing
the fact that ] started a trifie late
life, I believe I could stand little
ore OF the same" Q
The door opened and Ricardo looked {
on them. I
"KiIljoyi" Webster growled. "Old 6
lljoy the Thirteenth. King Of Sc u
ante. Is this surprise to your"
Not a bit OF 1t. Jack. knew II
Is due"
Am ] welcome In the Ruey family?" is
Ricardo came over and kissed his pl
ter. Don't he lobster. Jack" he II
1tested. II dislike foolish oues- "
u.s. And he pressed his friends nj
nd with fervor that testified TO his Sc
assure.
I'm sorry to crowd in at time yC
e this. Jack" he continued. with 4,
g for Dolores. but Mr.. What-you. to
y-call-him. The American consul. has
led to pay his respects. ASH fellow Sc
zen Of yours. he is vltalIy Interested 70
your welfare. Would you care to
Give him tor a few minures5" lit
One minute will do" Webster do Iy.
red with emphasis. "Show the I'm
n slug up. Rick VIC
fr. Lemuel TullIver tripped hreezilv Jel
with outstretched hand. "My dear pla
Webster" he began. hui Webster thr
him short with peremptory yes so
Listen. friend Tolllver" he said Stu
e only reason received you w,s Tn
ell you I'm going TO renluln in mi. his
ntry awhile and help ,leveIo, n
ny even conclude so grow up win
shall not. of course. rennn,,c,, mr.
,rican citizenship: and Of coursa
n American citizen am natur.Ily
rested in The man my coup,rv e.
IS TO Sobranre 10 represent fl m '
II as well he frank and tell von
you won't 10. ] called on vor
TO do ynur duty and you weren,, pa'
e; told you then might have p ''
timing 10 say about your lob Iuter an
and now I'm due TO say IT, mr -"
yer. I'm tile power behind rho ny
le In this little Jim-crow count~v
10 quote your own elegant pbr,sa.
!, you. as American consul arc
vomica TO The Sohranteau oov. 80
ent. Moreover. as soon as no oia-
aDfeaD aInbasSado reacbas ,v. III