The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-06

Here comes Anderson now," said Mir. Spratt his gaze fixed on an ap- preaching figure.
 It was zero weather in northern New York State, and the ancient Marshal of Tinkletown was garbed accordingly. The expansive collar of his brass- but toned ulster was turned up. completely obscuring the ear-naps and part of the coonskin cap he was wearing. An enormous pair of arctics covered his feet; his gray and red mittens were of the homemade variety; 6 mufiier of tho same material enveloped his gaunt neck. knotted loosely under his chin in such way es to leave his whiskers free not only to the wind but to the vicissitudes of conversation as well. The emblem of authority, bright silver star. steamed on tho breast of his ulster.
 He stopped when hs reached tho group huddled in front of tho drug store, and giared accusing1y at Ali Reesiing.
 T thought told you to keep off tho streets" he said ominously. Didn't toll you yesterday I'd run you in if I caught you drunk in the streets again r
 'tYes, you did" replied Ali, in 1us- tihably bellicose manner; "but I stlll stick to what I said to you at first when you said that to me"
 What was that?'
 T said you couldn't ketch me even if was dead drunk and unconscious in the gutter. that's what said."
 For two cents, I'd show you" said Anderson.
 ''well, so ahead. Just add two cents to what you claim I already owe you. and go ahead with your runnin' me in. But before you do 1t, femme warn you I'll sue you for false arrest. and then where'li you be7 I got five witnesses right hero that1l swear I ain't drunk now and haven't been in twenty three years"
 "That shows just how drunk you are," said Anderson triumphantly. Far as can sec. there are only four men here"
 Don't you call yourself 6 mani"
 "W'hat say?"
 T mean I got five witnesses, includ- in you, that's what I mean. I'm get- tin sick of you all tho time tellin' me been drinkin' again, whom you know ain't touched c drop since 1898. Why, dog-gone you, Andy Crow, if 1t wasn't for me an the way you keep on talkin' about juggin' me. you wouldn't have any excuse at ell fer beir' town marshal. You-n
 "That'll do now" interrupted Ander- son severely. You have said them very words to me a thousand times. Ali Reasllns, and Who's that coming out of tho postof1ice7"
 The group gradually turned to look up tho street, Tinkletown is slow place, Its inhabitants do everything with e delibcrntion that suggests the profoundeat ennui. For example, gentleman of Tinlxletown rarely raiseH his hat on meeting q lady. He invari- ably started to do 90. but as tho ladies of tho place were In tho habit of nov ing with moro oelerity than the gentle men, he failed on most occasions to complete tho undertaking. Whats the sense of talkin' your hat off to woman he would arguo, if she's already got past you7 So far as anybody knew there wasn't woman in town with an eye in tho back of her head.
 Looks like . stranger" said Newt
 
 spratt,
 "It certainly does.r agreed Anderson. Yes, I'm right" he added an instant later,
 The object of interest waa crossing the street in tho direction of tho Grand View Hotel, The group watched him with mild interest, Tn front of the two-story frame building that seemed t> .A.. .-su rv .k y>a ct to ahrty,k updar the weight of it's own importance, the stranser---a man--paused to glance at one of the placards heraldinE tho mis- fortune and at tho same time tho far from parsimonious regard of tho lady who had been despoiled of q fashion able bulldog, Having perused tho sing ularly comprehensive notice, he deiib- erately tore 1t down, folded 1t with seme care, and stuck 1t into his over coat pocket, Thon he entered the Grand View Hotel,
 Well, I'll be dinR-blastedt" ex- claimed Marshal Grow,
 ME Reesling's animoaity Havo way to civic pride, 'tBy tingo, Anderson" he cried, "if you want any help arrest in that soeundrel, call on mel Comin' around here defaoin' thin9s like that he ought to go to jail"
 He started eff toward the Grand View, his head erect, his whiskers .hFistiins with Indignation,
 "shail we 60 with yeu, Andersenr' inquired Ali,
 @rain't necessary" replied the Marshal, "put you might go ever and wait for me iR front of the hotel''
 off Yeu need any help, just heiierr said Alf,
 Entering the effiee af the Grand View Hotel, Marshal Grow looked around for the despeiieR Save for the presence ef the preprietFess, Mrs- Aloemer reiiot of the feundaF of the hosteiry, the room was quite empty. Mrs, Bleomer how ever, filled 1t rather snuaiy. She was a large person and she had a cold in the head which made hey feel even larger, She was new engaged in sweeping the floor.
 "Mornin', Jennie,a was ARdersen's greeting. sWhere's the felier that's steppiR' heFess
 Mrs, Ripamer had the eRiniea. "He's zane up te his roon." ehe said, FheR after another sniffie, ~Whyw
 'I want to zee him.~
 mWall his raam's at the head af the stairs, te yeur Fight.s
 Andersen twisted his whisisers in mamantary perplexity.
 s'Afight be betteF if Fau asked him to came down."
 aAsk him Faurself,s she said. s1 aen't want to see him.s
 Marshal Crow made meT1ta3 FasaF- Fation te yank Mrs. BlaameS up befere