Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1932-05-27
CHAPTER VIII
Some Interesting kilograms.

Some Interesting kilograms.
The potatoes and biscuit were bak-
ing, the teakettle was singing and
Bumpy was grllling his steaks over
bed of wood Goals on the crate when
Colonel Blake arrived.
by Georgel This is cozy camp
and the steaks smell right" said the
colonel.
He deposited a number Of packages
on the table.
I've brought some more provender
and the appetite of a wolf" said Blake.
II could grab one O. those steaks and
run off In the woods an sit down an
growl over it."
They sat down to dinner. With the
teapot singing on the stove and the
wind whistling in the north gable and
the red cedars beyond the door and
good food lifting its fragrant invita-
ton from hot plates and steaming
cups, there was no more cheering sense
Of comfort to be found in the north
country than was in that warm snug
harbor of old Bumpy Brown.
81 thank God that I am here" said
the colonel soften I hear people
thanking God for dinner which is In
the nature of misfortune"
In the midst of their eating the dis
trict attorney exclaimed: "By Georgel
/ should have brought with me a can
non, an orator and male quartette.
I need them to help me express my
feelings"
He turned to Bumpy and thus clari-
fed his meaning:
"Sir, this steak, biscuit and coffee
constitute revelation of human rights.
In land oppressed by salt pork and
milk gravy they are as the corn of
Egypt. Also they are full of moral
significance. You have noble pride
in your work. You love the toll that
makes others happy. If you were alone
/ suppose that you would be satisfied
with a piece of bread and butter and
a cold bone to pick"
''Oh, when I'm alone l don't do no
fussin'," said Bumpy. "Cold victuals
an a little hot drink will do me-
like comp'ny. SO does the woman.
It's kind O. lonesome here"
rs there anyone living who knows
of your war record?" the lawyer asked.
"Col Bill Grimes could tell We bout
it if he's on earth. Used to live at the
Van Ness house in Burlington. He'd
be more than eighty now"
Where were you born?"
'T object" Bumpy answered. with
a laugh. Its good place an amt
been no credit to it. + never see a
more pious neighborhood. Less it's
necessary l won't blacken its repyta-
ton by maxim it responsible fer me-
at is not material" the colonel ruled
with a smile you are man of SOW
ereign parts. wherever they come from
You are rich in the things you have
and the things you have not-no tele-
phone, no one crowding in to unload
his troubles on you, no securities to
worry about, no notes to pay! Here
are silence broken only by the voice
of friendship, the wind in the chimney
and the rain on the roof. Here are
warmth and comfort and books to read
and the art of turning food into JOY"
He lighted long cigar and offered
one to Bumpy.
"No, sir. I'll stick to my pipe" said
the latter. 81 know how it's loaded.
This OF gun don't kick"
The old man put on his coat, cap
and mittens.
"rll go out an get some wood ready
for the night an give you fellers a
chance to talk business" he said as
he was leaving his friends.
Blake turned to the boy and asked:
'What is your new evidenceT
First Shad gave him the poster.
II have seen this" said the colonel
at is up in every town hereabouts. l
know of the coming of Pinkerton's
men, You don't suspect Algyre of be-
ing our criminal?"
ITO BE CoNTINUED.)