Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-12-31

1 They waited for the man to ap-
proach. He trundled the barrow
straight to the car.
Happy New Year, nam an sir" he
said. peerlng into the car. II seen
you stop from my winder. an brought
my kerrldke."
"Goodw exclaimed Mr.. Royce, step
ping from the ear and helping his wife
out. I'VE would remain in the car,
only we haven't a bite Of food, and
we're both hungry. Food, and accom-
mediation. / supp0seT
HUH accommodate automobile
parties, said. Did one two weeks
ago"
Can we get over thereT'
II got over here. an wheeled the kerr
ridge for the nam. Bad squash wa
ter and snow brook to cross, an bad
for a man to get over. Course" at
dismal protest from tAe woman.
"cushions could be put In the kerridge
to make It more arlstocratic an COM
Portable. But never commence a New
Year big. or I VIII nop toward the
end--an' It's most ready 70 rain. Bet
ter hurry
with grImace the woman seated
herself gingeriy In the barrow, with
the man holding the handles.
You'd better so along with us, York,
to carry wrAps and set something 70
eat, then come back and stay In the
car tonight to keep things from be-
ing stolen. Early in the morning I'll
come to the car, and you hurry OF
after gasoline"
They were nearing the house when
the owner said casually:
i've got gns
sWhatis calculated Royca "why
didn't you say sol I'll buy it,
mot without the ilvver," positively. |
'TTI sell you that. an then I viii be
ail yours. with fo'teen gallons o. gas.
Later, when Mr.. Royce entered the
tiny room where his wife had taken
the wraps, his face had 4 curious ex-
He had been talking with
their host.
aWeII have to lie down lengthwise
in the room. or double up." said his
wife. pIaIntively. but do hope he'll
have supper soon. I'm hungry. And
I haven't seen a woman about yet"
Nothing In the house but turnips
and onions, and q little meal" warned
Royce. Hes cooking them now. No
woman here"
''But thought be entertained auto
mobile psrtiesY'
Seems be had a sort Of vagabond
one here two weeks ago, with vaga- J
bond sort OF car. Gave II for what
he owed. The mans honest. though.
/ believe Thinks turnips and onions
the height Of luxury. But listen to
The rain Have to stay tonight"
The next morning II stiil rained. BY
hat time Mr.. Royce was desperate.
what VIII you take for the carr
le demanded.
Five dollars. what the man owed
me-
But / offered you twenty for the
,as alone" perplexedlE
Must sell together. an you must
axe the car along
Il shall give you twenty--and our
Entertainment"
"OnIy ave" firmly. 'an' the rest 10 1
othIn'. -Four days never charge .
'hristmas. cause it's q gift day New Z
ears. for beIn' startin' the year {
light: Easter. as q glad DAY; an 4
'ourth o. July, cause my grandpaw
I ia the war Other times ] charge.
-ou can emily pay Eve. )" y
SO an hour later the royal car glided q
way, with Mrs Royce. feet on the b
tile heater. the chained fIvver rat a
ing behind, and the Happy New v
ear" Of their host ringing behind. a
Only when they were out Of hearing q
ID Rfr. Royce lean forward 10 his q
aaufreurs ear:
go twenty miles or more before y
ou lose the trailer IN the bushes" be q
.dered. Il don't wfah our hest 70 =
aow.~ q
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