White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1924-10-31

John Fiske raised his bride hard
and extended his elbows and his cay
use shot after Blunt; but he refined in
,efore coming level so as not to STAN
pede the string. They Hoped along
fast enough. The big barn door was
open and the ponies clustered part in
part out, with a stableman, who had
recognized some OF those in the lead
not waiting for the arrival Of their
owners, but beginning to unpack.
1t was then that the Wolfer arrived
He rode into the stable, humming, and
cheerily hailed:
"Hullo, folks! That's all right
Back again. Saw our friends safely
some"
At the sound of his voice horse
that had been standing in stall
needless of the new arrivals, Whin
MED. The Wolfer stared at it, walked
over to it, and as he came in upon
the near side and rubbed its nose, il
turned it's neck and thrust its fore
head against his chest.
81 see Tom James is here" said he
His daughter rode that hoss," re
piled the Statesman. Eyes, he's IL
town too. He rode the grey next tt
the end one"
80" said the Wolfer.
Unpacking over, the Wolfer IN
CURED: by the way, where does MI
James put up when he's in town?'
fremont, l guess"
"Outside John suggested: If yo1
want to see"-he paused-"Mr. Jane
| could go over to the Rossland."
Don't you want to see"-and tn
Wolfer paused also-"Mr. James YOU
self?"
John thought there was twink
in his eyes, but could not be, certain
1t might only be reflection of stree
lamp opposite the door.
eyes," said he, "but I'd like to sc
Prop Donovan and Ma. They WEI
surely good to me-"
why, Of course-and darn goo
sign OF you. You're not infatuate
anyhow"
1t was cryptic remark. Infatua
ed? Infatuated about Prop Donova
and Ma? What did he mean? The
walked in silence several PAGES; bl
as they drew near the fremont the
saw James on the gallery, so job
stopped, instead Of posting on
Rossland. Big beard on chest, bi
soft hat on head, legs stretched OF
before him at ease, James sat holdin
in his fist a pipe that was out, gain
before him.
"Hullo!" he exclaimed, recognizir
them, and rose. Come in. Come
| The nights are just beginning to
| bit chill for sitting around"
| John did not say he would rath
go on to the Rossland at once,
2 passed inside with James, the Wolf
and Blunt. Before the big fire Of 10
in the rotunda, already lit in the eve
ings, they sat down, James betWe
them.
Then John did queer thing.
knew Nancy was in town, for the s
bleman had told him, and also, just
few minutes ago, Tom James b
spoken as though his daughter acco
panied him. But said John:
Il hope Miss James will be
right at MacIntyre's Bluff with the
other men going back that may"
1 "She's here, in town with me-" 81
James. Shed be all right anyhc
Old-timer MacIntyre can look at
the entire city, and his son Charlie
!. no SLOUGH"
II really mustsgo and let the Do
vans know" he began.
But at that moment a voice sa
= 20 there you are!"
They all swung round. 1t v
Nancy. She was overjoyed to {
them again, and soon all were seal
talking. Judg Davenport, after br
chat with the girl, took his departu
1t was not until another hour or m,
had passed that John hurried off
the Rossland.
Shall l see you tomorrow"
asked Nancy as he grasped her ha
She shook her head.
I'VE 60 back early" she repli
But come out and see us. We'd Il
to have you"
He shook hands with James, "
warmly seconded the invitation, tt
turned away.
I'll walk bit with you," said
Wolfer.
Outside they strolled quietly ale
for spell, each deep in thought. Tt
said the Wolfer:
You're crazy about her"