The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-05

and bioodless lips.
"Can't say,s answered a policeman,
constituting himself spokesman, "bu
he was brave fellow, anyhow. i
wouldn't have taken the risk he did for
thousands"
"a brave fellow, indeed" was the
response; and would give very much
to know MS name aud where he is to be
| found"
| 30 would the policeman, that some-
| tbil 6 of the glory might attach to him.
| self. But the lady departed homeward
without Obtainir 6 The desired informa-
| tion, aud the sensILiVeness of Tom Orton
caused HIM to lose the one opportunity
! OF mis- life TO have risen above iron.hand-
| ed poverty.
Meanwhile he was hurryiDg to busi-
ness; more time had been occupied in
the rescue than he thought possible, and
though applause was dear 10 him as TO
all), yet 1e could not stay to listen, and
as lor riskiug his life for money, he had
not even dreamed Of such thing.
Out of breath, he dashed to the Dress
ing-room, and was received with reprooi
| tor being late.
"CouldH5 help it," he replied; ~ saw
a pair OF fiery horses running away with
a sleigh and woman and two children;
thought OF my Jenny and children, and
| had to stop aud save them."
| He told the story very briefly and mod
estly while getting ready; didn't seem
to fancy he mad done anything wonder
full, and soon was dashing around the
arena upon a spirited steed, "wItching
the world with wondrous horseman-
ship"
The audience applauded to the echo,
and carried away by the excitement. he
lrashly determined to execute mis- most
daring acts-those given only upon the
greatest occasions, forgetting that the
morse he rode had not been trained to
them-was young and wild.
The result was soon painfully appar-
ent. Though some were accomplished
in safety, yet when he attempted leap
ing over banner the huttering fright
ened the horse, he bolted suddenly, and
Tom Orton was hurled heavily to the
Igrounul
He endeayored to rise and make light
OF pain, but strange sickness came
over him, the lights flckered and grew
dim, he gasped for air, and knew nothing
more until somewhat revived in the
dressing.room he heard familiar voices.
80 God! what will become of Jenny
and the babies," be gasped, iaintly. II
am done for, and-aud-" his tears and
sobs choked him.
\ ''DUn icbE loL tucuy AOu, bdlu u
dozen hearty voices, and as many
grasped his hands as could obtain hold,
"we'Il see that you are taken care Of"
Many senselessly and causelessly
condemn the ring and the stage, but in
the law of want and suffering their heart
shines upon the surface, and sucn char
ity is shown that none upon earth ia
brighter. AhI ii all Of humanity was as
true as the brother and sisterho whose
!, Hives are given for the amusement and
instruction OF others there would be far
less OF trial and suffering in The world.
II is a charity that lasts beyond even
The sad scenes at the "Little Church
Around the Corner" and is blessed by
widow and orphan.
"Fhanks, thanks" murmured the in-
ljured man. "But ieIl me the worst"
"A broken leg is all that appears seri-
ous," answered a gray headed mana
strange physician who had been sum-
moned. "Though can not account for
the marks upon your side, my man."
"Probably he hurt himself when he
stopped the runaway horses," was sug-
gested and the story told.
"Humnh! A very dangerous busi-
ness-next to ioolhardy; not one in ten
thousand would have escaped alive"
,, , replied the physician, with pursed lips
1 anu uh6ulll& OJOos W CAif OLA taub Va ii
be done now is to get him home. Then
, will make more minute examina.
tion."
Very tenderly was the noble-hearted
fellow taken to his humble abode, and
the scene, when he was laid upon the
bed, side by side with his sick wife and
i, children, caused every eye to oVerfo W
!, with tears.
"Tom, dear Tom," said Jenny, as well
as she could for her pitiful sobbings
4 "what will become Of us-ot the chill
. dren? We shall all starye and die to.
= gether."
"Not while we have hands," replied
his associates, and every heart was
touched and every arm nerVed to DO the
, utmost toward relief.
:. They all looked around anxiously fol-
. . the physician-had supposed he had ao
! companied them. But he was not to b,
seen, and their grumbling became loud
and deep.
= = 81 can bear anything" said Tom, "bu
:, for you, Jenny, and the children" anC
J he entirely broke down.
sAnd could curse that doctor for ar
u unfeeling WRETCH" blurted out one o
- the most passionate. "But it is eve
. thus. We give our lives freely to pleas,
" the public and when anything happens
:, they care nothing for u.s."
= Tom Orton groaned heavily. Th
. sound awoke his little girl. She raise,
= up in bed, strained her eyes, clappe,
y her tiny hands aud shouted in tru,
. childish glee and wonder:
"Mamma! Papa! See-an angelW
- All eyes were turned in the direction
y. she polnted, and in the doorway stood
Il beautiful woman, leaning upon the arm
- - Of the physlclani
- Yes, an angel had come to them
Tom Orton had risked his life to saw
that OF the daughter OF Doctor Armitag
and his grandchildren, and the meres
chance had gwen them the knowledg
~ who it was.
q But never was an equestrian feat bet
y ter rewarded, and never more charit
n able angel appeared upon earth evel
:. upon the day when alike from hill-Le
n aud valley is proclaimed: "Peace ape
i. earth and good will to men.
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