Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-09-15

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=. and so successfully that his
three companions pooled their cash
resources and invested in another
quart of corn, price fifty cents.
The afternoon wore on. JEFF and
his three friends sat on the railroad
right of way and debated social
problems.
Eventually the four gentlemen
all more or less intoxicated-be-
came hungry. JEFF Butler, drunk
and expansive, and having in the
pockets of his ancient corduroy trou-
sers the money which Barney Ham,
ilton had given him created
a sensation by inviting those pres
ent to join him at Macs Bar-B-Q
place for sandwiches.
Mr.. McCants was not particularly
glad to see them. He observed that
they were none too sober and risked
insult by demanding cash with the
order.
Macs Bar-B-Q was a Beverly in
stitution. 1t perched on the side of
the street leading from the Square
to the railroad station, and attract
ed all classes. Mr.. McCants, a sad
appearing gentleman with a long
face and melancholy eyes, at times
resented the popularity enjoyed by
his establishment. Customers de-
manded service and speed and eff
fort, to none of which was Mac ad-
dicted.
The four swamp angels were con-
versing. The tall one, jeff Butler,
was doing most of the talking. Mac
tried not to listen. Much gossip
flowed across his counter and toward
all OF it he tried to maintain an at
titude of professional aloofness.
And this heah thing l been a-tell-
in you about" Jeff Butler was stat
ing, 'it's turrible."
"Sho' is, Jeff. 'Splain it."
Its all on account of them Gar
dens. They're the work of the Dew
il, sho' nuff''
"Uh-huh. An what else, Jeff"
"You wouldn't believe-not hard
ly."
"You tell u.s."
"Well." Jeff choked down the last
colossal mouthful of hamburger.
What would you-all say was l to
tell you that in the early mawnin's
out yonder, they's wimmin runnin'
around 'thout any clothes"
There were EXPLANATIONS of
shocked surprise and very consider
able interest.
MOP"
"You amt truthin'?"
Eyes I am. l seen it with my
ve'y own eyes"
How many?"
jeff did some swift thinking. It
would have been pleasant to exag-
gerate, but he feared to lose dra-
matte power. He said. .'One!"
(Which one?"
"You wouldn't believe
1--WE sho' would. Jeff Which lady
is it?"
Kay Forrest!"
Macs face was red, but he said
nothing. He heard indignant COM
ment. THAT gall" "She's a
shame an a disgrace" :.
Wouldn't put nothin' past her" =.
"All the things she's done! Married
Kirk Reynolds Most likely
helped kill Harvey jackson i"
Ought to be tarred an feathered.
That's what she ought But
she's a dawg-gone purity gal i"
Mr.. Butler, vastly pleased by the
interest he had aroused, elaborated
on his story.
Then Jeff-not wishing to relin-
quish the spotlight-went into great
er detail.
bet that gal sho' is pretty" COM
mented one man.
They were absorbed in their dis
cussion, SO absorbed that they did
not see the door of the diner open,
did not notice the startled look which
appeared on the face of Jerry Nc
Giants. They heard - and Barney
Hamilton heard-Jeff Buffers COM
ment.
kay Forrest purtyl Boy! She
is! Mawnin' after mawnin' I seen
her git out on one of them islands,"
jeff was jerked from his stool.
He had fleeing glimpse of blond,
boyish face and pair of eyes
which were hot with fury.
| Then Barney's fist exploded
against Jeff's mouth. 1t wasn't a
slap. 1t didn't invite hostilities. 1t
started the battle formally and eff
ficiently.
Mr.. Butler crashed to the floor.
His three friends rose, and Mr.. Nc
Giants vaulted the counter brandish-
ing heavy iron poker. Mac said,
"You-all keep out of this"
JEFF blinked, squirmed and looked