St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-04-29

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A Smothered "Vat Tell" Rose Out Of
the Waters.
derstand what was happening to him.
He did not know that he was being
treated to new form of the water
cure.
Before his dull brain had functionel
to action an iron grip had him by the
back Of the neck. He was jerked to
his feet and propelled forward to the
curb. Every inch of the way the heavy
stream from the nozzle broke on mis-
face and neck. 1t paralyzed his re-
sistance, Jared him so that he could
not gather himself to fight Clay
bumped him up against a h1tching
post, garroted him. and swung the
hose around the post In such way
as to enc1rcle the feet Of the man.
The cowpuncher drew the hose
tight, slipped the nozzle through the
iron ring. and caught the tapping arms
Of the man to his body. With the deft
skill Of a trained roper Clay swung the
rubber pipe round the body Of the man
again and again, drawing it close to
the post and knotting 1t securely be-
hind. The Swede struggled, but his
furious rage awaited him nothing When
Clay stepped back to inspect his job
he knew he was looking at one that
had been done thoroughly.
II keel you, by On, eff you don't
turn me loose r. roared the big man in
q rage
The range-rider grinned gayly at
him. He was having the time of his
young life. He did not even regret his
fifty-five-dollar suit.
"Life's just loaded to the hooks with
disappointment, O]ie," he explained.
and his voice was full OF genial SYM
pathy. "1'll bet a dollar Mex you'd
sure like to beat me on the head with
a two-by-four. But l don't reckon
you'll ever get that fond wish gratifed.
We're not liable to meet up with each
other again pronto. Today we're here
and tomorrow we're at Yuma, Arizona,
say, for life is short and darned
fleetin', as the poet fellow says"
He waved hand jauntily and
turned to Cd But be changed his mind.
His eye had fallen on young woman
standing at a French window Of the
house opposite. She was reckoning to
him imperiously.
The young woman disappeared as he
crossed the street, but In few mo-
ments the door opened and she stood
there waiting for him. Clay stared, He
had never before seen girl dressed
like this She was in riding boots,
breeches and coat. Her eyes dilated
while she looked at him.
"Wyoming?" she asked.
ARIZONA" he answered.
'All one. Knew 1t the moment saw
you tie him. Come ill.," She stood
aside to let him pass.
That hall, with its tapestried walls,
its polished floors, and oriental rugs,
was reminiscent of 1.-The movies" to
Clay Nowhere else had he seen
home so stamped with the mark Of
ample means:
Come in," she ordered again, lit
tie sharply.
He came In and she closed the door.
'I'm sopping wet. I'll drip all over
the floor"
"What are you going to do? You'll
be arrested. you know" She stood
straight and slim as boy, and the
frank directness OF her gaze had a
boys sexless Inconsistencies.
There came to them from outside
the tar-tap-tan-tap of a p>liceman's
night stick rltt!ina on tie c'irbstone.
Hes cali" leIr' ~.....
n can explain how II happened"
mo. He wouldn't understand. They'd
find you guilty"
To nmnservant standing In the
background the young woman spoke.
Jenkins, have Nora CLEAN up the floor
and tie steps outside. And remember
II don't want the police to know this
gentleman Is here"
"Yes, miss.
"Come!" said the girl to her guest.
Clay followed his hostess to the
stairs and went up them with her. but
he went protesting. though with
chucke of mirth. lie sure ruined my
clothes a heap. ! amt tit to be SEEN"
The suit he had been so proud OF
was shrinking so that his arms and
legs stuck out like Sisnposts. The
color hud run and left the goods
peculiar bilious looking overall blue
She lit a gas-iog In small library
den.
Just minute, please"
She stepped hrskly from the room.
In her manner was crisp decision, in
her paise trim g:lllantry that won
him instantly.