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Show SOUTH CACHE COURIER. HVRTTM. UTA7T Tke COW PUNCHES By Robert J.C.Siead Cluihoroj kitchener, and PhuMioittly inrinMyerr CHAPTER "It 'vould VI I. Continued. errftMMV poems miuh and bridges and blocked out with fra- grant bluffs of young poplars. At last, after an hours steady drivstate Is the only subject I trust him on, she continued. I ing in u delight of motion too keen for must say, Inve, that for a shrewd conversation, they pulled up on the I .'business man you ure awfully dense .about Conward. . He remained silent for a few lie decided not to follow her mo-fluen- lend He knew that if she had anything explicit to say about Conward she would say It when she felt the nine to be opportune,' and uot until then. , How much did you Invest? Not much. Just what 1 had. "You mean all your savings?" Why not? Its all right, isnt it? He md risen and wus standing by the window. Its ail right, Isnt it?" she repeated. Tm afraid It isnt! 'length, in a restrained m fra Id It Isn't. What do you mean? he said, at Tm voice. she demand- ed. Bert, he continued, "did it ever occur to you that this thing must have an end that we cant go on forever ? lifting ourselves by our own We have built a city here a great and beautiful' city, almost u a wizard might build it by magic overnight. There was room for it here; there was occasion; there was justification. But there was neither occasion nor justification for turning miles and miles of prairie land into city lots lots which in the nuture of things (cannot possibly, in your time or mine, !be required for city purposes. These lots should be producing; wheat, oats, (potatoes, cows, butter that is what iwe must build our city on. We have been considering the effect rather than the cause. The cause is the country, the neglected country, and until it overtakes the city we must tand still, if we do not go back. Out prosperity has been built on borrowed money, land we have forgotten that borrowed imoney must some time Vie repaid." You mean that the boom is about to burst? she paid. r j ( "Not exuctly burst. It will not be so sudden as that. It will just ooze away like a toy balloon pricked with a pin. There was silencP for some minutes. 'When she spoke at length it was with n tinge of bitterness. So you are unloading? The firm Is. I beg you, Bert, to believe that if I had known .your intention I would have tried to dissuade bot-Mrnps- i you. I am only Why me particularly? one of the great public. Why dont you give your conclusions to the world? Now that you see the reaction setting in doesnt honesty suggest what your course should be? There was reproach in her voice, .Dave thought, rather than bitterness. He spread out his hands. Whats the use? The harm is done. To predict a collapse would be to precipitate a panic.. It as though we were' passengers on a boat at sea. You ami I know the boat is sinking, but the other passengers dont.' They are making merry with champagne and motorcars if you can accept that figure and revelry and easy money. Why spoil, their remaining few hours by telling them they are headed for the bottom? After a moment she placed her fingers on his arm. Forgive me, Dave, I didnt mean towliine. she said. You didnt whine, he returned, almost fiercely. "Its not you. You are loo good a sport. But there will be lots of whining in the coming months." Manlike, it did not occur to Dave that in that moment the bidden goodby to her savings of a dozen years and had merely lookea up and didnt said, Forgive me, Dave, mean to whine. He glaneed at his watch. Its late for a theater," he said, but we can ride. Which do you say auto or horseback? I cant go horseback in these clothes and I dont want to change. Dave pressed a button and the omnipresent Chinese boy stood before him. . My car, he said. The car. I shall not want a driver. Then, continuing to Miss Morrison: You will need something more than that coat. Let me see. My smoking Jacket should fit. Iu a few minutes they were threading their way through the street traffic In Daves machine. Presently the traffic thinned, and the car bummed through long restflential avenues of comfortable homes. On and on they sped', until the city streets and the city lights fell behind and the car was swinging nmlg a fine country road tnrougli a land marked with streams girl-ha- d 1 i ' , brow of a hill. Dave switched off his lights, the better to appreciate the majesty of the night, and In the silence came the low murmur of water. There were no words. They sat and breathed it. Suddenly, from a sharp bend behind in the road, flas'hed the lights of an approaching car. Dave was able to switch his own lights on again only in time to avoid a collision. The oncoming car lurched and passed by furiously, hut not before Dave had recognized Conward as the driver. Back on its trnil of dust floated the ribald notes of women. Close enough, said Dave when the dust had settled. Well, let us jog back home. They took the return trip leisurely, drinking In the glories of the night and allowing time for the play of conversation. Bert Morrison was a good Her points of Inconversationalist. terest were almost infinite. And they were hack among the street lights before they knew. Oh, I almost forgot, Bert said, as they parted.-athough she really had I was at a reception toforgotten. day when a beautiful woman asked for vou asked me if I had ever heard of Mr. David Eiden." What. Dave Eiden, the millionaire? I said. Everybody knows him. lies the beau of the town, or could be if he wanted to. Oh, I gave you a good name, Dave." , Thanks, Bert. That was decent. Who was she? , She said her name was Irene Hardy." half-intoxicat- s , CHAPTER VIII.. the return qf Irene Hardy to the East it had slowly become apparent to her mother that things were not Upon as they once had been. It seemed as though she had left part of her nature behind had outgrown it. perhaps and had created about herself an at- indent left me to enjoy my holiday us best I could at a ranch deep in the foothills, anil Ueenle stayed with me there. There wus no one else No one? No ranchmen, cowboys cow punchers I think 1 nave heard" with nice disdain. No. Only young Eiden Only? Who is this young Eiden?" But he is Just a boy. Just the son of the old rancher of whom I have told you. Exactly. And Irene is Just a girl. Doctor Ilardy, you are all very well with your fevers and your chills, but you cant diagnose a love case worth a cent. What about this young Eiden? Did Irene see much of him? Do The doctor spread his hands. were of realize four there that you us at that ranch four only, and no one else for miles? How could she help seeing him? And you permitted It? I was on my back with a broken leg. We were guests at their home. They were good Samaritans to us. 1 couldnt chaperon her. And besides they dont do things. that way In that country. .You dont understand. Its altogether different. "Andrew, said Mrs. Hardy, leaning forward, and the word was ominous, for she used his Christian name only in moments of crisis, was Irene ever with this young man alone? The doctor arose to his feet and trod heavily upon the rich carpetings. I told you you dont understand," he The West is not the East. protested. Everything is different I suppose human nature Is different," she interrupted meaningly. Then her head fell upon the table and her hands went up about her hair. It had been brown hair once but was now thin and streaked with gray. Oh, Andrew, she wept, we are ruined That we should ever have come to this It was now Doctor Hardys turn to be exasperated. There was one thing his philosophy could not endure. That was a person who was not and who would not be philosophical. Mrs. Ilardy was not and would not be philosophical. This is all nonsense said the docThere Is nothing tor, Impatiently. to it, anyway. The girl had to have s..me company. What if they did ride together? What They rode together? Alone? They had their horses along," said the doctor, whose impatience had made way for sarcasm. You are mocking me. In this hour of shame you are making 'jests. Call Irene. The girl was summoned. Her fine face had lost some of its brownness, and the eyes seemed deeper and slower, but she was still a vision of grace and beauty as she stood in response to their call, framed in the curtains of an archway. Her quick sense caught the tense atmosphere, and she came forward with parted ' lips and extended fingers. Yes? she said. Wbat is wrong? Can I help? Your father has confessed, said Mrs. Hardy, trying hard to speak with Now tell us about judicial calm. I ! ! mosphere of reserve foreign to her earlier life. It seemed as though the loneliness of the great plains had settled upon her. Whatever has come over Irene? said Mrs. Hardy to the doctor one eveShe hasnt been the same since ning. she came home. I should not have let her go west alone. The doctor looked up qiildly from his paper. It was the custom of thv doctor to look up mildly when Mrs. Hardy made a statement demanding some form of recognition. From the wide initiation into domestic affairs MEXICOS MANY LOST MINES which his profession had given him Doctor Hardy had long since entirely Driven ceased to look for the- absolute in Operators and Prospectors and Their Work Threats From by woman. He hdd never looked for it of Yaquis. in man. Mrs. tn Depredations He realized that Hardy he did not possess a perfect Many of the lost mines of Mexico mate, but he was equally convinced that in no other woman would tie have were the result of depredations of the found a perfect mate, and he accepted Yaqui Indians. They killed or drove his lot with the philosophy of his prospectors from the country and obsixty years. So instead of reminding literated marks of the workings. Thus his wife that Irene had not been alone many mines, with great possibilities, when she went west he remarked very were lost. One of the mines of the Estrella mildly that the girl was growing older. Mrs'. Hardy found in his remark oc- del Norte Mining company was .lost casion to lay down the book she had for many years. The only clue to its been holding and to sit upright in a location was found on an old Jesuit rigidity of intense disapproval. Doc- map, which said it could he seen by The tor Hardy was aware that this was looking from a church door. entirely a theatrical attitude, assumed church was found and the land dug for the purpose of imposiug upon him up ns far as cou'd be seen from the a proper humility. He had experi- door, but no trace of the mine was found. Later, after the search was enced it many times. Doctor Hardy, said his wife after discontinued, a wall that had bem he lapse of an appropriate period, built at a (late later than the map, do you consider that an intelligent fell down and exposed another door. Men with field glasses, looking from remark?" It has the advantage of truthful- this door, discovered the old mine. ness." returned the doctor complaMany of the churches of Mexico It is susceptible of demon- that cause the world to wonder, becently.cause of their architecture and pricestration. , I should think this !sa matter of less ornaments, owe their existence to sufficient Interest to the family to be mines. The Baroyeca church, built in discussed seriously," retorted Mrs. 1792, was built from the wealth deHardy, who had an unfortunate habit rived from the Mina Grande mine, in of becoming exasperated by her hus- Baroyeca mountain. Prior to lSfiO the Irene is our walls were lined with sheets of pure bands good humor. before and your very eyes silver from the mine. The candelachild, only, Do you bra, the altar rails and other parts of you see her you see her I to sus the sanctuary were of silver, and the I begin really know, begin peet that shes in love. altar vessels were of pure gold. It was Doctor Hardys turn to sit he said. Why upright. "Nonsense Edinburgh Landmark Gone. should she be Jn love? It Is the un- ' An interesting bit of old Edinburgh, fortunate limitation of the philosopher dating back about 1G00, has been thut he so often leaves irrational be burned. The destroyed building, which She Is consisted of a single story and attic, havlor out of the reckoning. only a child. was one of the landmarks of the She will be eighteen presently. area. It was the old Yew Tree And why shouldnt she be in love? tavern, and stood inside the bounds of And the question Is who? the llolyrood sanctuary for debtors, for you to answer. Who within which, In days of yore, the fugimeet? tive was free from the attentions of his She met no one with me, My ac- - J creditors. - I 1 Holy-roo- d intir relations with this young Eiden. tins cow puncher. Let us know the worst." Irenes eyes flew from her mother to her fathers face, and there they caught something that restored their calm. There was no worst," she said with a ripple of Inughter, but there was a good deal of best. Shall 1 tell you the best?" Irene," said her mother severely, did you permit that young man to ' make love to you?" I did not give him permission, If that answers you, because he didnt ask It. Mrs. Hardy hod risen. "Andrew, you hear that? She confesses. Its dreadful I. Horrible I What will everybody say? No worse than you have said. Ill be bound, put In the doctor. "Yes, take her part. ,Wbat care you for the family name? "I have a right to speak for the family name, said the, doctor firmly. It was mine before it was yours. I ennnot see that the family name has been compromised in the slightest degree. This is Irenes first adventure. It will pass away. And even If It does not he is a manly boy. Mrs, Ilardy surveyed her husband hopelessly, then turned to Irene. Have you made any promises? Only that I wouldnt make any promises until he had his chance. That seemed fair. I suppose you are receiving letters from him? No. Why doesnt he write? For the first time Irenes eyes fell and the color mounted richer In her cheeks. She had to confess now, not for herself but for him. He cant write, she said. Merciful heavens! exclaimed Mrs. Hardy, collapsing into a chair. . . . Andrew, bring me a stimulant. GOD ALONE KNOWS SHE SUFFERED!1 I wish to ten In way about Dr. Pierces medi! Goldendale, Wash, t Bay own 1902, in January, was taken sick withl vomiting. .Nothing would stay on mv stomach at all, not even a drink of water and God alone knows what Isuffered.and along in June or July my IriinAin, U.lL1. around the house . but had to go as my three children were small then. Finally I got Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and took two bottles and today I have no stomach trouble whatever. Whenever I feel bad I go and get the Pleasant Pellets or some of Dr. Pierces medicines and it always Mrs. G. M. Peppejw helps me soon. Route 3. After suffering pain, feeling nervous' dizzy, weak and dragged down by weak- nesses of my sex my eyes sunken, black circles and pale cheeks I was restord to health by the Favorite Prescription of Dr. Pierce. So write many women Changed too in looks, for after taking Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription the skin becomes clear, the eyes brighter, the cheeks plump. Druggists sell it in tablets or liquid. Its a womans best temperance tonic! made from wild roots. CURED OF BAD -- BLOOD, STOMACH. KIDNEY AND NERVOUS TROUBLES I was in a general condition. Had bad blood, etomach trouble, kidney trouble and suffered from nervousness. I took three bottles of Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and a few bottles of Dr. Seattle, Wash.: run-dow- n Pierces Favorite Prescription and was completely cured and have never been sick a day since. Mas. Maby Haskins. 007 27th Ave. (TO BE CONTINUED.) John Fiske, Linguist. How many college undergraduates of today can rival the linguistic attainments of John Fiske when he was a student at Harvard? John Spencer Clark, in his life of Fiske, quotes the following passage from a letter that Fiske wrote to Miss Abble Morgan : Brooks, whom he afterwards I cant talk in any language but my own; but I read In German. French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese. Latin, Greek and Then, with hard study, I can decipher sentence by sentence Dutch, Danish. Swedish, Hebrew, Chaldee and Sanskrit; and there are some few I have dipped Into without doing much, either because they have little literature or because I have no time for them Zend, Gothic, Wallachian and Provencal. Persian and Arabic I long to know, but I despair of ever having the time to learn them ; there is so much to be done in other things. Before long anatomy, physiology and kindred sciences will engross me, and I am afraid I shall have to bid a last farewell to philology. Youths Companion. 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