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

four mouths 10 relieve me, after / ha
the mine in operation. Poor boy. This
was a frightful song-and-dance 70
gave him."
Il suspected you were the match
maker in this case. I must say thin
you're old enough to know better, Ca
liph John"
~You did. eh' Well, what made yol
think sos"
She chuckled. ooh. you're very oh
viouS-to a woman"
Il forgot that you reveal the pas
and f0retell the future"
"YOu are really very clumsy. Caliph
You should never try to direct the des
tiny OF any woman"
I'm on the sick list" he pleaded
"and Il isn't sporting OF you to discuss
me. You're healthy-so let us discuss
you. Dolores, do you figure Bnls case
TO he absolutely hopelessT
Absolutely, Caliph.'
"Hum-m-m,-
Again Webster had recourse to med
itatinn. seeing which, Dolores walked
TO the pier glass In the corner, satisfied
herself that her couture was Just so
and returned TO his side. singing softly
little song that had foated out over
the transom Of Webster's room door
into the hall one night:
Spanish cavalier
Went out to rope a steer,
Along with his paper cisar-r-rol
'Caramba." said he
"Manana you will be
hucho bueno carne Dor mioi"
He turned his head and looked up at
her suddenly, searchngly. as there
anybody else in Bits way7" he de-
manded. II admit It's none of nv
business. but"
Yes, Caliph. there Is some one else"
II thought So" This rather vicious
ly. I'm willing TO gamble 100 to l.
sight unseen. that whoever he is, he
isn't half The man Bill Is"
That" she replied coldly, sis a mat
ter Of personal opinion"
"And Bits clock is fixed for keeps7" |
"Yes. Callph. And he never had a
chance from the start"
why nOt?"
"Well, met the other man first, Ca
lIph."
"0hi Do you mind telling me what
this other man does for a living?"
Hes mining man. like Billy"
"All right! Has the son OF horse
thief got a mine like Bill's? That's
TO consider, Dolores"
He has a mine fully as good as
Billy's. Like Billy, he owns a half
interest in II, too"
'Hum-m-m! How long have you
Known him?"
mot very long"
BE sure you're right-then go
head John Stuart Webster warned
Ter. Don't marry in haste and repent
L leisure. Dolores. Know your man
efore you let him buy the wedding
Ing. There's a heap Of difference, NV
ear. between sentiment and sentimen- J
atty"
TIN sure OF my man. Caliph.- I
He WAS silent again. thinking rapid c
:. We'll. Of course" he began again c
reSeniiy. while there was the slight u
81 possibility Of Bill winning you. r
'"nih have died before saying that
hirh J am about TO say TO you now. c
ol"res. heeause BIN Is my friend and n
y never Gouhle cross him. With ref
'ence 10 this other man. however. I II
I've no snch code 10 consider I'm n
'efty well convinced I'm out OF the q
inning hnt I'll give that lad a race n Il
s the last act OF my life. He's
ranger to me. and he Isn't on the Job 90
protect his claim. so why shouldn't 10
stake II II ! CAM But are you quite CO
rtain Won aren't making grave mis- !
ke In refusing Billy? He's arite II.
y. my dear. I know him from soul Al
stspenfers, and he'd be awfuHy as
cd TO you. He's kind and gentle In
d considerate. and he's not a molly. Sc
Idle either" m
I can'l help II. Caiiph. Plense don, III
K ahrm him any more. know on
Melody who is kinder and nobler III
een''cr.' She ceased abruptly so
rful OF breaking down her reserve on
saving foo much. To
Well, IL Bits case Is hopeless thi
hand came CROPPING for hers. while an
held her with his searching. wistful ole
nce-"1 wonder what mine looks nu
> That is. Dolores. - err
Yes. John?" So
I've played fair with my friend" he ing
spered eagerly. 'l'us not going to iha
you TO marry me, Int want 10 vii
you that to me you're such very yot
'derful woman | can't help loving Mr
with my whole heart and soul" :.
have suspected this, JohD." she :"
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