Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-06-28

Hale, like the rest, decided he was a
prohibition agent, and deplored the fact
whlskey was brought from somewhere
But, said he, there is no still in
TINS neighborhood, and l guess YOU
are on the wrong track" And in spite
OF Allan claiming to have other bust
ness, MT. Hale remained firm in his be-
lief. Strolllng up a shady path, Allan
saw coming toward him. the most beau
tl1ul vision his eyes ever rested upon-
girl with basket OF wild flowers. 1t
! was Milly-she often gathered flowers
on her way to and from the still.
Her basket was knocked out of her
hand by hanging limb, and Allan step
ped forward to pick up her flowers. He
dropped on his knees to make the task
easier. Rising, he handed her the bas-
ket: Milly, making use OF her native
dialect, said, Good mawnin, sir, and
thank'e
Gazing at her, he inquired where the
path would take him, saying he was
stranger.
Before she could reply, Dan came up,
and looking suspicously at Alian,
abruptly aske him if he were a rev
nooer, to which Allan rcpiied, No.
But | am looking for cerra:n plants
an woulr like = gr l., / wondc- ii
could get you?"
He had suddenly decided a guide
from these parts would be interesting.
The boy, speaking rapidly, said,
none roun' yere."
'aNa,, NIL Col ..:I
here spoke up Milly, My uncle has
nothing to do with whiskey"
Allan was struck by her dignity and
changed accent. She bowed and passed
on before he could answer, and Dan,
doing jig step, followed Allan de-
termined to learn more OF the beaut
full girl, and next afternoon walked
over to Mr.. Hale's to ask who she
was.
Mr.. Hale was seated on the front
porch and after talking some time, {,
sweet voice was heard from the door
way, telling them supper was ready
and waiting.
Come in said Mr. Hale, and Allan
needed no second invitation. He was
indeed delighted to meet Milly. She
was startled when she heard his mans
and wondered ii he were the cousin
Mary had spoken OF so often. He
spoke of his home in l., and that
was where Mary lived
Suddenly Allan remembered the name
Milliccnt Brown and here was Mlly
Brown. Allen WAS puzzled.
Mr.. Hale was a cordial host ana
had much to say during the simple
meal. He talked OF Miliy's going to
the city and nllking lots of money.
Milly only smiled, and Allan became
more puzzled, but said nothing His
admiration was not lost on Milly and
she found him more than interesting.
But what about the still, if he found
it? she thought
Allan and Milly strolled out in front
OF the house in the soft twilight. Milly
was thinking hard, and made up her
mind he should learn nothing about IT.
There were barrels of liquor ready tor
the fiat, so she decided to see that they
got off early next day and give up the
traffic OF wh;skey.
1t was growing late. and Allan badt
her good night She had learned he
was really Mary's cousin.
He dreamed OF the future as he
walked thru the grove. The beautiful
face of Millicent kept rising up be.
fore h;na with an ever changing eN.
preston. Somctim 5 thoughtful some.
times wondcrinp, but n conversation,
there was usually twinkle in her eye
He dwclt first on one an another OF
these expressions which fascinated
him in spite of himself He SOW her
as often as possible.
Bub Downs had told his mother.
"Lvndhurst must git out. He is stay
ing too long"
But" said the widow, "he is max
ing ND to Milly."
We'll" answered Bub, well run
him off"
He bad heard. there would be no
more stllin' if Lynhurst STAYED around
besides he was in love with Milly him
self but, like some others. d not dAre
tell her.
He knew Lynhurst had been scour
inc the woods, and, Of course, could
think of but one reason.
The next morning very early. he
went off to round 10 a crowd to dis
pose of Allan. while Allan himself
went in search of the coveted plant
Allan had had his eve on a thickct
for several DAYS, and decided to look
for it there After battling his way INTO
the denseSt part, he sat down to rest
Suddenly he heard low voices, and
they were coming nearer, seeming to
] wind their way in and out.
Could it be- Yes it was Milly's
sweet voice, and Dan was with her
But what were they doing in this wild
erness. On they came and before h"
could make his presence known, he
had heard Millv say, Dan those bar
rols r7rs' he moved today and the still
destroyed"
Allan was dumfoundcd, the lovely,
dainty Mlly knew OF an illicit distil-
r~ev7 ~ 1,,t cro would not report on
the neighbors, that was it.
tonishment on her face, stopped.
Dan spoke up quickly, SAYING thew
were making short cut to SICK
ne'~hhor'S
Milly, believing Allan had actually
disc cred the still, beng in sigh: Of
it, drew herself up and said, "What
would you do with the-er owner of a
still?"
"For the sake OF your family, Miss
Brown, | would report the one in this
community and have him arrested"
replied Allan, ''and the ncighbors
could not blame you You have been
very forcbcarifP and know you must
have been greatly annoyed"
Making whiskcy may be wrong.
Mr.. Lynhurst but spying is equally
as bad said Milly