Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-11-17

full Of notes."s
.And you've quit farmin'?'
"Say, I'll tell we the land has gone
up so 1t wouldn't pay. Peasley an l
cal'ate that we're goin' to git rich this
summer sellin' lots"
"Nyake up, man. You're dreamin'."
said Samson.
Henry came close to Samson and
said in confidential tone: "Say.
mebbe the whole state Is dreamin' an
yellin' in Its sleep bout canals an
schools an factories nm mills an rail-
roads. We're havin' a good time, any
way"
This reminded Abe Lincoln of the
story:
"There was man in Pope county
who came home one evening and sat
down in the middle of the barn floor
and began to sing. His wife asked
him:
care you drunk or crazy or a
fool?'"
"'I don't know what you'd call It.
hut I know ain't got a darn bit to
s9are,' he answered, with whoop Of
ioy.'''
you're all gOin' to roll out o. bed
and hit the floor with a bump" said
Samson.
Rrinistead declared in hts usua!
tone of confidence:
"The worst part o. helm fool Is
lonesomeness. i was the only one in
Flea valley. Now shall he in tie COM
pany Of; a governor an dozens o. well
known statesmen. You'll be the only
lonesome man in Illinois"
81 sometimes fear that he will en-
Joy the loneliness Of wisdom" said
Honest Abe.
SIN some parts Of the state every
farmer owns his own private city,"
Samson declared. 81 hope Henry
Brimstead does as well raising cities
as he did raising grain. He was a
very successful farmer"
II knew you'd make fun o. me but
when you come again you'll sce the
towers an steeples." said Brimstead.
"Put up your horses and come into
the house and see the first lady Of III
Dorado
Mrs. Brimstead had their dinner
cooking before the horses were cared
for. .Well, what do you think of
Henry's plans?" she asked.
II like the farm better"
$50 do I, the woman declared. "But
the men around here have gone crazy
with dreams Of sudden wealth."
.I've only a word Of advice about it.
II those Chicago men sell any more of
your land make them take the notes
and Won take the money. Where is
Annabel?'
Teaching the school at Hopedale."
''We're going up to Chicago to see
the Kelsos, = said Samson.
aGlad you are. Some. rich Teller up
there by the name Of Davis has fallen
in love with. BIN an he don't give her
any peace. He left here last night
gofn' north. Owns lot o, land in
Tazewell county an wears diamond
in his shit as big sas yeur thumb
nail. BIN has been teaching school in
Chicago this winter. It must be a
wonderful place. Every one has loads
Of money. The stores an houses are
as thick as the hair onsa dogs back.
some Of 'em as big as all outdoors"
Abe Lincoln and Harry entered
with their host and the travellers sat
down to luncheon Of pudding and
milk and doughnuts and pie. II
.How far do you call tito the syca:
more wOods?" Lincoln asked as they
rose from the table.
"Abolt thirty mile said Brim-
stead. n D. q.
I'VE must be. Oft five are to get
there before dark" the young states.
man declared. .,
They saddled their horses and
mounted and rode up to the door. Aft
er tseir acknowledgements and fare
wells Brimstead came close. to. Snm-
son and said in confidence: II enjoy
bein' millionaire fora few minutes
now an then. It's as good as goin'
to circus an cheaper.''
THE feelings OF a; millionaire nre
almost as good as the money while
+ they last said Abe Lincoln with a
laugh. 1T IA