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Show 236 TALES OF THE COLORADO PIONEERS. of a stomach pump. The facts ascertained, he returned to his sanctum and dashed off an account of it. " The next morning a large man with flushed face and bloodshot eyes entered his office accompanied by a woman. He demanded, in stentorian tones, to see the man who wrote 'that article in yesterday's paper about his lady,' and with a little frescoed swearing announced his intention to blow him into the warmest place in Lucifer's domains. " The editor said meekly the reporter had stepped out, but if an untrue statement had been made, he, being the editor, would be pleased to correct it. He couldn't under^ stand how it happened, for the merest glance at the lady was sufficient to establish her character, and stepping forward with great suavity of manner, declared that she seemed to be the ' flour of sulphur and the cream of tartar.' "The caustic sarcasm of the apology passed unperceived by the enraged couple, and was received as the editor intended it should be. The woman smiled and bowed thanks; the man seized his hand, saying, 'your head is level;' both united in an urgent invitation to' come, take a drink,' when all three waltzed into a neighboring saloon and-smiled unctuously." CHAPTER XLIX. THE ALPINE TUNNEL. The ride from Buena Vista to Gunnison is a wonderful, and in most respects, a delightful experience; there is nothing meek or humble about it, the clouds and mountains flirt and kiss each other right before our eyes. We |