Harmony High School - The Ferguson Yearbook (Harmony, ME)

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THE' FERGUSON Jane inclined her head, unwilling to meet the gaze of the other. I did, but I know differently now, and I will ride over and make apologies to your mother, if I may. That afternoon Jane rode back to Jack's place, and received a warm greeting from Jack's mother, father, and older brother, Nick, who was a sober, quiet man of about thirty years of age. Jane, at Mrs. Braddock's, and of course Jack's insistence, spent three lovely days at their ranch. After that, a very marked trail led from the Braddock ranch to the Hardney ranch, where two young people rode often, with happy, singing hearts. 4: -if 1- as sk lk ' One night, not long after this, a beautiful night it was, with the moon turning the sky and earth a white, silvery glow, and mak- ing each bunch of cactus and scrub bush stand out in shiny patches, Jack told Jane of his love for her, which had dated back to the day he found h-er on the desert. The next night just as the wise old moon arose, two riders were seen riding very close together, turning in at the Braddock ranch. They had been married that day at the coun- ty seat, and now as they turned into the yard of the ranch house, the moon smiled wisely at the look of complete happiness and love on their faces. -M. West, '36. A WHITE MAN WINS The white men were slowly seizing the best of the Indian hunting grounds. They were killing many red men and pushing the remaining tribes toward the west. The leader of the white band was a tall, stalwart man, broad shouldered and muscu- lar. His complexion was a sunburned tan, his hair, dark and curly, and his eyes, brown and sparkling. Maidens of the frontier whis- pered that Chester 0'Cornel was truly a handsome man. It happened that the Chickasaw tribe and the white men were not on friendly terms. The whites did not wish to wage war with the keen natives but wanted to make peace terms. It was decided that young O'Cor- nel should go to the chief's wigwam to ne- gotiate peace. 6? Chesty set out from the settlement at early dawn and reached the Indian village at fsundown. He was conducted to the chief's wigwam by several braves. He was greatly surprised to find that the chief was youngg about twenty years old, which was Ches- ty's age. The Indian, whose name was Hawk- eye, appeared different from any chief Ches- ty had seen. He wore a close fitting gar- ment of furs, buckskin leggins and mocca- sins. His straight, black hair hung loosely about his shoulders. His features were those characteristic to all Indians, but he was more refined than most of them. At the approach of O'Cornel, Hawkeye rose from his seat of skins and met Chesty with outstretched hand. The white youth grasped it, then the chief motioned him to be seated. Chester told him by means of signs, motions, and a few words that he was seeking peace. The chief replied something in Indian language then he said, Ugh, White Chief steal um poor Indian's hunting grounds. O'Cornel then told the surly Indian that he would trade cloth, wine, and guns for a certain track of land which the reds claimed. Before Hawkeye could reply, a young girl glided into the hut. Chester discovered by looking closely that she was not an Indian, although she was dark anciwore Indian garb. She was very beautiful and it was easy to see that she was healthy and strong. He at once noted a sad, yet defiant, expression in her dusky eyes. The girl squat, Indian fashion, at the farther end of the tent. Hawkeye then arose and seated himself beside her. She cast an appealing glance at Chesty then went to sit beside him, however she uttered no sound but her haunted look told Chester that she needed help. Evidently she was annoyed by the Indian's attentions. While Hawkeye was grunting angrily, Che.sty managed to say in a low tone, How do you happen to be here? She replied unsteadily, I lived in the next settlement about fifty miles from here. I was in the woods one day, looking for flow- ers, when Hawkeye captured me. I have been here for two years. It has been quite im- possible for me to escape. By this time Hawkeye was very angry. He was pacing the hut swinging his.arms