Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-01-05

aAE@sF4 AZ MS ATA~Ares ana Billy Aanu-
Cd D0a Juan a couple OF pesos.
Remember. John" he cautioned the
bIbulous one as they tied up for the
night nothing unusual happened to-
night"
~Dlvil a thing. Nisther Geary.
Thank you. sor." the Gaelic wreck re
piled blIthely and disappeared in the
darkness. leaving Billy TO guide the
stranger 90 Fl Buen Amigo. where he
was taken into the confidence OF Moth
er jerks and. on Billy's guarantee OF
the board bin. furnished with a room
and left 20 his own devices.
John Stuart Webster came down the
gangplank into Leber's launch hard at
the heels OF the port doctor.
You young horse thief" he cried.
afTectionately. Il believe it's the Gus
tom down this way for men 20 kiss
each other. Wen dispense with that,
but by" He folded Billy in a pater-
nal embrace. then held him at arms
length and looked him over.
lord. son" he said. ''you're as thin
as snake. I'll have 10 feed you up"
As they sped toward the landing. he
looked Billy over once more. 81 have
a." he declared. "You need a change
~ climate to GET rid Of that malaria.
Just show me this little old mining
claim 81 yours. BlIl, and then hike for
Gods country. Three months up there
win pua you right again. and by the
time you get back. wei be about ready
20 weigh the first cleanup"
Billy shook his head. "Td ike 20
mighty well. Jack" he replied, "but !
/ Just can't"
Huh - I suppose you don't think Tn
equal 20 the task of Strengthening out
this concession OF yours and making
hummer out 81 "a, chs"
The young fellow looked across az
him sheepishly. "NlneT" he seered.
who's talking about a mine. I'm
thinking Of a girli-
~Ohf"
~Some girl. Johnny
4 hope she's not some parrakeet"
Webster bantered. "Have you looked
W uFA NE4AAEENE
"Ah-h-hI' Billy spat over the side In
sheer disgust. ~Thls Is an American
gi-i-horn here. but white-raised In
the z. s. A. I've only known her
three weeks. but-ahi' And Billy
kissed his hand into space.
SWELL. I'm glad I find you so happy.
boy. when do you pull or the we'd
dIngT'
ooh" said Billy. "thats premature.
Jack. haven't asked her. How
could until I'm able 20 support herr"
Look here. son." Webster replied.
-don't you go 20 work and be the kind
~ fool was You get married and
take n chance. A man ought 20 marry
young. Bin. Hang the odds. know
what's good for you"
At the hotel Billy sent a note 70
Dolores. apprislng her that John
Stuart Webster had arrlved-and
would she be good enough 20 receive
them7
Miss Ruey would he that gracious.
She was waiting for them In the veran-
da Just or the patio. outwardly calm.
but inwardly n fOment Of conflicting
emotions. As they approached she az
I fected not 20 see them and turning.
glanced in the opposite direction; nor
dId she move her head until Bllly's
voice. speaking az her elbow. said:
well. Dolores. here's my old Jack
partner waiting 20 be introduced.
Jack. permit me 10 present Miss Do
/ lores Ruey."
She turned her face and rose gra-
ciously. marking with secret triumph
I the light 0f recognition that leaped 10
HIS eyes. lowered there the hundredth
/ part CT second and departed, leaving
/ those keen. gulZzical blue orbs apprais-
/ ing her in the most natural manner i'm
! neinable. Webster bowed.
1T Is a great happiness 20 meet you.
Mss Ruey." he said gravely.
DC,ores gave him her hand. "You
[ have doubtless forgotten. Mr.. Webster.
but I think we have met before"
"Tndeedt" John Stuart Webster muir
INJURED interestedly. so stupid Of me
/ not 20 remember. Where did we meetT"
1e ms lENAu4A4 rNtnE "a Ae
F NOR" she soliloquired Hes going 10
{ force me into the open. oh. dear, I'm
/ helnless.- Aloud she said: ION the
train IN Death valley last month. Mr..
Wehstzr.v
Webster shook his head slowly. as u
mvstlfed. Il fear you're mistcken.
T Mss Ruey. wasn't on he train IN
E Death valley last month. ] was IN
Dcnver-so you must have me- some
i other Mr. Webster"
She flushed furiously. I didn't
think could be mistaken" she an
swered a tribe coldly.
1t Is my misfortune that you were.
he replied graciousiy. Certainly. had
We met at that time. ! should not have
failed 70 recognize you now. Some
how. Miss Ruey. I never have any
/ luck"
She was completely outgeneraied,
and having the good sense % realize H.