The Elk Mountain pilot. [volume] (Irwin, (Ruby Camp), Gunnison County, Colo.) 1880-19??, 1921-07-14

promise not to let that pup hurt Tony
when he gets her. Best let's wait
another year before talkin' marriage
to her. though"
'Nothin' doin'," rasped the man.
eatin' her head Oh. After she's mar
| RED"
You two menTl rag the kid to death
or do something worse to her." grit
ted the woman. "Well, you won'tl
Rather'n have that I'll tell her she
amt ours. TIL go right bold to Paul
Pendlehayen and blurt him the truth.
I'll do it today II you keep naggin' at
me-"
Devon studied her face, his own dis
torted with rage.
you'll do no such a thing. mad
woman" he returned, running his
tongue over his dry, cracked lips. If
you get me in a temper you'd better
look out Reggie knows T6nnibel's
got rich folks. but he don't know who
they are. You spill the beans. by Cd.
and the lake for yours"
The woman's gaze sought the sheet
of blue water.
shell grow beard mile long be-
fore / tell err" she said finally, bring
ing her eyes back to his face. 'Tell
'er yourself. and see how you like it."
There was ring or revolt in her
tones that brought an expression of
surprise to the mans face. leaving 1t
angrily, Knowingly red. But the
sound of a girls voice on the hill
brought him suddenly to his feet.
There she is, by Cd" he cried
abruptly. "Now IL you want any more
lovin's from me-more'n that, II you
want to stay where live. you got to
do my will"
don't say that I've always stuck by
you"
Then keep a stickin'," growled De-
Won. For Gods sake, II the brat amt
lugged that pig clean up that pine
treei"
Above them giant pine tree lifted
its head far above its fellows. Among
its branches the man and woman could
plainly see the upper half of a girls
figure settled In the crotch of an out
spreading limb. and clasped In two
slender arms was the small guinea
pig. She bobbed her head gravely,
held up the animal and shook 1t at
them.
Tony. herself. little knew why in
times of strife she sought refuge
always TO happiness. They were anil
mated beings In her mean little world
and because she had showered idola-
trous love on them they. from their
primeval grandeur. sent an answering
spark of life to her starved little soul.
The sight Of Tony further enraged
Uriah. He waved her in.
'Now tell her outright. and get 1t
over. Ede," he said, sitting down again.
Reaching the canal boat. Tony stood
looking at her parents.
"Set down." growled Devon.
Shifting the pig little, she dropped
down on the deck. She always dread.
ed these talks with her father and
mother. it usually meant they must
move on. or perhaps that a thrash
ing was coming her way. From under
her long Iashes she glimpsed first De
Won with bis frownlng brow. then al
length let her gaze settle on the wom-
an.
II s'pose been dom something
hellish," she veE:ured presently In 6
low tone. Have !, Elder"
Nope, not this time, Tony" thrust
in Devon. But we've got to tell you
something. You're gettin' to be wom-
an. Tonnibel. and you got to do some
thing for your mother and me-"
I'm always wantin' to do something
nice for you, Eide, darling" she said,
looking at her mother. zap 1t out
quick. sweet, and I'll jump to do iti'
The woman began to cry softly.
go on, Edie." said Uriah. ''why
In HI are you blubberin' over .
thing you can't helpr
But can help IT." cried Edith.
And whats more WILL Run sway.
baby. and III have IT. ont With Jour
pop while you're gone"
Devon reached forward and laid .
strong detainiuy band on the siri's
arm
ITS this" he got out between his
teeth. You got to get married. You
been Twin on me long enough"
The girl stared ct him blankly.
"Get married." she repeated DULY.
who'd marry a brat like met I'm
notbin' but Kid yet and I'm goin' to
stay right here with my mother. Sect
don't have to-do ], mummy dariin'r
"YUur mas word amt law On this
boat" answered Uriah In an ugly
tone. mine ID. though. Fire ahead.
Edie, and tell the kid my WILL"
Mrs. Devop coughed spasmcdically
and toyed with the fabric Of her skirt
A slender brown hand went up and
closed over her twitching dnserA
II wouldn't marry any Of the mutts
you know. daddy the gin burst out
In desperation. 30 get ~ notion
clean out Of your mind