The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-07-04
IDAHO WORLD.
GAMBLING FOR A LIFE.


casion of the joyous demonstra
ton was one of mingled pleasure ant
pain The United States had called
upon her sons to brave the dangers o
war, the country was aroused, and al
army under the starry flag was abou
to invade Mexico.
In F. gallant company of citi
zen soldiers had been raised, and upor
the morrow We're to leave their pleas
ant homes for the scene of war.
1t was the night before their depar
ture, and one of the wealthy citizens
of the town had given q grand farewell
entertainment in theirhonor, and thus all
was pleased confusion in preparing for
: the gay scene at Judge Bonners large
and handsome mansion. The generous
old Judge had spared netherpains nor
expense to make the entertainment one
of great magnificence, and when the
evening arrived received his numerous
guests, aided by his only child, a daugh-
ter of seventeen years of age.
Ida Bonner was the acknowledged
belle of r, and she was beloved
for her beauty and lovely character not
only by the young gallants of the vii
lage but also by her school compan-
ions, for at the opening of this story
she was yet schoolgirl.
The company from F was com
manded by Captain Roy Worthington,
a planter of means, and as handsome as
he was popular. His first lieutenant
was one of his most intimate friends
and yet between the two there came Il
slight cloud for both Roy Worthington
AMI Dart Bradford loved Ida Bonner.
To both of the young men the beautiful
girl listened, for she was a sad coquettc:
but toward tho gallant captain her
heart had awakened with feelings Of
love, and yet neither knew his fate at
her hands upon that day, tho eve Of
their departure for far Mexico.
Ida, are you totally indifferent to
me? Can | not hope, even ii may
hope to return once more TO dear old
F., that You will not have forgotten
me-" said Roy.
Indeed you are dear to Inc, Roy, and
Ipromisethat you shall not be forgotten"
DO you love me, Ida? Will yon
promise me this little hand upon my
return"
II promise, Roy" And thus the two
pledged their love, and once more en-
tered tho Observation-Disclosures parlors
of the mansion, for they had strollcd
away into the gardens.
Miss Ida, this is my dance, | be-
lievc?' And Dart Bradford stood be-
side the lovers.
Eyes. I'll see you again, Roy" And
the young girl was whirlcd away in
the waltz.
"Will you promenade once around
tho garden, Lidap
Yes, Dart, for how can refuse You
brave soldiers anything" And the blue
eyes were turned with full force upon
her companion.
For some moments they walked in
silence, and then Dart Bradford stopped
suddenly and said: "Lida, asked you
to come here that might tell you
loved you; that
"Sh-Dart, do not pain me. Let me
be frank with you, for | would not raise
hope in your heart that cannot fill. |
| am engaged to another"
THAT other is"
Roy Worthington. your best friend"
BE it so, Miss Bonner. Shall we
return to the mansion" And offering
his arm, they were soon again mingIing
mid the gay dancers.
From the village in old Kentucky the
scene has changed to Mexico Seated
within tent in the Mexican lines arc
two young officers, unarmed, and their
surroundings prove they are prisoners.
Though pale and with saddened faces,
easily to be recognized, are Roy Wor-
Ellington and Dart Bradford The for.
mer wears his left arm in sling and
appears to be suffering, although his
face looks brave and determined.
"Well, Dart, thus will end the ambi-
lions and bright dreams Of one of us
which, it's hard to say"
Eyes, Roy, our poor company sacri-
iced in that last desperate charge, and
ourselves prisoners-of-war. Won wound-