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SEC. A—PAGE 4 The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 23, 1965 '■ "mm By Bennet Michel 'y eb Harrocl eased the Indian down the bank and let him slide gently upon the ice. At least, the river is frozen, he mused, as he placed the butt of his musket against the ground to support his own descent. On the other side, a mile or so. the warmth of a cabin fire awaited. As he made his w-ay across the ice and up the hill on the other side. Zeb could but wonder what Mary would say when she saw that he had returned so quickly, and bringing a wounded Indian with him, at that. She would be distressed that he had not brought any wild game from the valley, he knew that. But, he knew less about how she would react to the idea of nursing a wounded Indian back to health. She w T as a good woman. She be lieved in the Good Book. But she had a deathly fear of Indians. Greeting He climbed the trail to a small plateau and the cabin was SCW INC. FROM Newberry College BEST WISHES TO ALL! Sincere holiday greetings to you, our good friends and patrons. WILSON'S UPHOLSTERY SHOP Phone 276-1 151 1223 McKibben Street Newberry, South Carolina may the joys of the Season be with you! wishing you Peace! RINSER'S FLORIST MOZELLE RINGER 1524 MAIN STREET Phone 276-5445 in sight. As was his custom, Zeb let out three sharp whistles. The front door opened and Jamie came running. Mary stood in the doorway, arms folded, then she too came running through the snow. After supper, they sat quietly by the fire. Jamie slept peacefully in his bed. The Indian, wrapped in blankets, slept, or feigned sleep. Zeb broke the silence. “I just couldn’t leave him there, Mary.” “I know, Zeb.” “They were on me before I knew it. When it was over, I thought they were both dead and had started away when he moaned. I couldn’t leave him, not to die of exposure. I don’t think his people would have found him in that ravine.” “If his people come, we can make them understand we only wanted to help him.” Mary had nervously began to clear the table. “But, what do we do with him now. What if he dies? What if he doesn’t die? He’ll become more of a danger to us as his health improves. What if his people come here looking for him?” “Maybe he speaks English. Some of them do. A little, any way. If he does, he’ll understand that we only wish to help him. If his people come, we can make them understand that we only wanted to help, but I doubt they will come.” Show Down They came, one bright winter morning soon after dawn. There were an even dozen and they came to the cabin door as casu ally as if they were paying a neighborhood social call. Zeb left his musket in the cabin and stepped out to meet them. “Who is chief?” The tall one pointed to himself. “I am chief. You have son.” “I have son.” “You have chief’s son.” “I have one of your people. He was hurt, but he is better. We have taken care of him.” “This I know. Young Running Deer saw you bring him here.” “And you did not come to take him?” “I am wise in the ways of your people. You took him for a hos tage, or to help. We have watched your cabin. We know you have helped him. We take him now. I will talk to him about breaking my promise of peace with your people, if your kindness has not taught him the lesson he was un willing to learn.” Relaxing It was late evening when the Harrod family finished their meal. Zeb stretched out on the floor. “Mary, do you know what day it is?” v “Of the week or the year?” “It’s New Year’s Eve.” “I know. And, I think, for sure, it will be a happy and peace ful year that awaits us.” And Jamie said, “Happy New Year to everyone.” THE ORGAN The organ has been used in church worship and Christmas song since 450 A.D. Spain was first to use the organ in Christian worship. Today, organs are popu lar for the home as well as the church, and carol singing parties are favorite holiday entertain ment. Both amateur and profes sional musicians enjoy the versa tility of the modern organ which can sound the shepherd's pipe or the angel’s trumpet with perfect fidelity. MERRY CHRISTMAS! CLARK WRECKING COMPANY Phone 276-0540 Glenn Street ft act*, me. GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES AT THIS MOST JOYOUS TIME from your friends at . . . Lominick’s Drug Store “One of Newberry’s Good Drug Stores” MAIN STREET NEWBERRY, S. C.