Monterey High School - El Susurro Yearbook (Monterey, CA)

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EL SUSURRO It seemed ages to him, but at last he came to a clear space and sighted the men. He rode up to his father and saluted him, exclaiming breathlessly: VVhat do you think? Those Mexicans are sneaking up to the garrison to attack Monterey. Hurry! A rider came to get the regiment, so I hid mother 'n' Louise in the cave and the rest are in the barracks. They'll soon be there. so hurry. My dear boy, said his father, you are very brave. Is mother safe ? Oh. yesg I saw to that first. W'ell, you shall ride with me, said the colonel. He gave his commands and they clattered away full speed. As they neared Monterey, they saw black specks in the distance and could soon see that the Mexicans were setting fire to the barracks. The regiment dashed forward and so frightened the Mexicans that they scattered in all directions. They found the women all huddled together. pale and very badly frightened. They were very thankful to Boy Blue and all crowded around him and poured out their thanks, which they punctuated with kisses. much to Boy Blues disgust. ' Now, home! said the colonel. They rode away amid cheering, which the boy tried hard to seem unconscious of as he galloped along as erect as his father. Now you shall have that uniform I promised 'you on your next birthday. You've earned it, and I am very proud of you. said the colonel. Thank you, colonel, said Boy Blue. Then he rode to the cave to release his mother and Louise, who sighed and said: O-oh! Boy Blue, how brave you are, just like the prince in the story book! Oh! that's nothing, answered Boy Blue: a gentleman'always protects a lady. . However, the small boy in uniform was no longer known as Boy Plue. Now he was saluted by the regiment as Captain Archie Yan Allstyne, and no less. 18

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EL SUSURRO Bill Swanson, Cowboy Detective liy Hlil.l2N Pixnxs Better get them hoss thieves in a hurry, Iiill, and collect that reward your- self. This speech came from a tall, lanky cowboy who had draped himself ungracefully over a cracker barrel. Q Say, if I was you, Bill, I'd try that Swampee Coulee. They might be thar, said Shorty Evans. , Yes, Bill, try the Swampee Coulee. It's nice and green there, added Dog'y Feldson, sarcastically. For the last week poor Bill had had no peace. The boys of the Mule Shoe Ranch enjoyed poking fun at him because he was so good natured about it. llill had been the subject for many a joke. For he was cowboy detective and ranger, and his adventures in running down cattle and horse rustlers were the boys' chief amusement. At present it was directed at Bill's last well-meaning attempt at finding the horse thieves who he knew had stolen the. old man Nl ath- ews' team of grays. For the grays had been found by Dog'y in the Swampee Coulee, where they had sought the tender blades of grass at the expense of llill's peace of mind. But Bill was not interested in their banter. His eyes were on the road. A riderless horse did not suggest horse thieves to him, but it did remind him of dead men, and guns. Say, boys, look at that horse. And itis old Jacksons at that. Hill was out in the road by this time. The boys had left their favor- ite positions on the porch of the Mule Shoe General Store, and were as inter- ested as Bill over the frightened animal. He caught it by the bridle. Yap, that's old jackson's hoss, said llob Carson. 'Tain't come far, replied jim Hays, the cool and calculating one. Yep, but he's come fast, put in Del. Where'd the critter come from P asked Shorty. Come from towar'ds town, answered Bill. He was all excitement now. Let's follow the tracks and find out what scairt this here cayuse. Qld jackson said nothin' lessin gun fire ever'd make this stack of bones desart him, ex- claimed Bill as he quieted the frightened Bones. O Bill! old Jackson's on another rampage like's not and kicked his horse, jokingly returned Hays. Nope, boys, thar ain't no ranger strong 'nough on this here range to kick this hoss and make him trimble like this. I tell you, boys, thar's been gun play of some sort,'l replied Bill. You ainit going to get me chasing over no muskeet fer no gun play. said Carson, as he and Boots johnson strolled back to their places on the porch. lVell, boys, let's ramble. It cant be far. and old jackson may be in 20