"These two gentlemen are from Plattville; Mr.Smith just got in.

They mighty near had big trouble down there to-day, but I guess we'll settle things for 'em up here.

Let me make you acquainted with my friend, Mr.Smith, and my friend, Mr.Homer.Gentlemen, my friend, Mr.
Meredith, one of our well-known citizens." "You hear it from the police, gentlemen," added Mr.Meredith, perking up a little.

"I know Dr.Gay." He nodded to the surgeon.
"I suppose you have heard some of the circumstances--those that we've given out," said Barrett.
"I read the account in the evening paper.

I had heard of Harkless, of Carlow, before; but it never occurred to me that it was my friend--I had heard he was abroad--until I got this telegram from a relative of mine who happened to be down there." "Well," said the superintendent, "your friend made a mighty good fight before he gave up.