The Illegal Marriage — page 94: what you’re looking at

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36 THE ILLEGAL MAKRIAGE. came, and Guerry had not been able to find the old outlaw. Fearing to miss him the young man walked up the Macon road, and sat down to wait until Hawks should pass. But few moments had elapsed ere he heard a step in the bushes behind him, and looking over his shoulder saw old Hawks ap- proaching. “Why, Hawks, where in the world did you come from,” said Guerry, springing to his feet, “I’d no idea you would be along so soon.” “Didn’t expect me at all, did ye? I’ve had my eyes on ye ever since ye came this way. Ye kint fool me, boss.” “T didn’t want to fool you. What had I to gain by doing so.” “There’s sense in that, my boy; if there ain’t, I’m a Dutchman. Where’s the money?” “Here it is, Hawks, 1 wish I had cut my throat before asking for it. It was downright dishonorable in me to take it from him.” “Highty-tighty, dishonorable, eh? Rather get it from poor widders, had ye?” “What’s the use of speaking of that old affair Hawks? That’s gone and past long ago. Why can’t you let it drop.” “Drop’s the word then; but don’t go to saying as it’s dishonorable to borrow money from a man who always has his pockets stuffed full. If you play yer cards right you can make your fortin out’en him.” “It’s no use talking about it—I will not borrow another dollar from him.” “Who said anything about borrowing? Suppose Imake him give you a fortin outright what’ll you give me?” | “You are talking nonsense now.” - €omicbooks com