Now tell me, Wampus: if I employ you will you be faithful and careful?

"When you have Wampus, what more you want?" he inquired.

"And in that," remarked Uncle John, whimsically, "you remind me of Wampus.

If I'm any judge of character this Wampus is a speed fiend.

"I'm not afraid of Mr. Wampus.

"Tell me: did Haggerty recommend Wampus?" "No."

"You're not worth all this bother," said Mr. Merrick to the humbled Wampus, when the final settlement had been made, "but chauffeurs are scarce in Albuquerque and I can't be delayed.

"Right?" asked Wampus, at the wheel.

Incidentally Wampus was smoking the stub of a cigar, as was his custom when off duty.

Wampus looked at it, grunted, and put it in his pocket.

Wampus turned to the girls, who were now not only relieved but on the verge of laughter and said deprecatingly: "Do not be scare, for poor man he make no harm.

Mumbles would sit up between the driver and Patsy and listen attentively, which encouraged Wampus to talk until Patsy in self-defense turned and tossed the fuzzy animal in to Myrtle, who was always glad to receive him.

The Major, after the incident at Gallup, did not scorn Wampus so openly as before; but he still reserved a suspicion that the fellow was at heart a coward and a blusterer.

" The Indiam squirmed again, and with a sigh Wampus arose and set him free.

Wampus did not seem afraid of snakes.

"Wampus," said the Major, "do you know the proper definition of a fool?" Wampus reflected, stirring the coffee carefully.

But I am Wampus.

It being an event to meet anyone in this desolate place Wampus involuntarily brought the car to a halt, while the riders lined up beside it and stared rather rudely at the party.

"Remittance men," whispered Wampus.

"I am Wampus, an' I am here!"

" Wampus had kept his seat, motionless and silent.

"Couldn't Wampus throw us a rope?" inquired the Major.

Oh wampus, by Karl, pseud. of Karl Davis, & Harty, pseud. of Harty Taylor.

Oh wampus, by Karl, pseud. of Karl Davis, & Harty, pseud. of Harty Taylor.

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