Alamo Ranch: A Story of New Mexico

s now and then surprise us on days of serene, unclouded sk

ulting to the memory of that ancient Chinese sage, Confucius, had finally led to a bout of fisticuffs. In this encounter, Fang Lee, a slightly built, undersized celestial, had naturally been worsted at the hand of the robust Hibernian, a good six feet five in his stockings. Dennis, the "chip well off his shoulder," had peacefully returned to the duties of his vocation, nonchalantly carrying in the dinner, removing the plates and dishes, and subsequently whistling "St. Patrick'

the implacable Fang Lee. He stood out resolutely for the privacy of hi

forty miles from available cooks, Fang

y of peace unsuccessfully besiege the bedroom door of the offended Fang Lee. In the end, however, he gained admittance; and with adroit appeals to the better nature of the irate cook, and a tactful representation of the fol

s were the heavier for a silver dollar,-a private peace-offering contributed by the arbitrator.

ar, covertly observed to the giver, by way of t

rowns for having saved to them their cook, and, with simple pleasure i

e with "peace and good-will to man," to help