Leather-Clad Tales of Adventure and Romance, No. 38 — page 251: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 241 ‘*“Now, Jim Lacy,” said Simpson, ‘ I wanter know why you wuz goin’ to turn them boys off when I told you partic’larly to make hit-a run-out.” ‘“ You do?” sneered Mr. Lacy. ‘‘ Well, you'll have to find out!” ‘Twill, eh? ”’ ‘“ That’s what I said.” “Be keerful. Ive got the upper hand yere, an’ not a one o’ you-uns had better raise a gun or he'll kotch buckshot !”’ This included every one. Themen began to scowl and look darkly at Simpson ; but they were careful not to move their guns. The gentleman in the door was overreach- ing himself. ‘‘ Hiss on both parties and we'll have all the allies we want,” whispered Bob. ‘* There hain’t no cause fur you to rile up, Milt,” said Mr. Lacy, soothingly. ‘* What- ever the court says 1s square, hain’t it, boys?” “You bet!” chorused the men. “Bah!” cried Simpson. ‘*‘ What do I keer fur your court? I’ve got my reasons fur wantin’ them boys run out, an’ I reckon ef | hadn’t popped ie jess’s I did they’d be Gomicbooks (E(@) m