The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-05-21

away: "You will be killed. instantly
Tom Orion shook himself off just as
the horses reached him, watched his
vpl'o4 .ulnvy, SEIZED upon the harness "a
they were sweeping past, sprung lightly
upon the back of the nearest, grasped
tho reins, and, turning to the afrighted
women and screaming children shouted:
Keep quiet will save you"
And save them he did. Before a
block had been t1aversed the horses
had been made to realize that he was
their master, and the sharp curb cutting
deeply into their mouths brought them
to q stand-still. 5% .''~t's+.''
The crowd cheered lustily-the police
assisted the woman and children out,
and carried them into q neighboring
store, and, as soon as the former had in
measure recovered her senses, she
asked for her preserver, that she might
thank and reward him. But he was not
to De found. ALI that could be learned
was, that as soon as the trembling
steeds had been taken charge of by
others he had disappeared.
"Who could he have been?" ques-
toned the lady, with still-ghastly face
and bloodless lips.
Giant say" answered policeman,
constituting himself spokesman; "but
he was a brave fellow, anyhow. I
wouldn't have taken the risk he did for
thousands"
"a brave fellow, indeed" was tho
response, "and I would have given very
much to know his name and where he
is to be found"
So would the policeman, that some
thing of the glory might attach to him
self. But the lady departed homeward
without obtaining the desired informa-
ton, and the sensitiveness of Tom
Orion caused him to lose tho one
opportunity of his life to have risen
above iron-handed poverty.
Meanwhile he was hu1rying to bust
ness. More time had been occupied in
the rescue than he thought possible,
and though applause was dear to him
AS to an-yet he could not stay to
! listen, and, as for risking his life for
money, he had not even dreamed of
such thing. .o.
Out of breath, he dashed into the
dressing-room, and was received with
reproof for being late. .-
"Couldn't help it," he replied. II
saw pair of fiery horses running away
with sleigh and woman and two
| children-thought Of my Jenny and
the children, and had to stop and save
them" - .'.:, =.
He told the story very briefly and
modestly while getting ready-didn't
seem to fancy he had done anything
wonderful, and soon was dashing around
the arena upon a spirited steed,
witching the world with wondrous
horsemanship."
The audience applauded to the echo,
and, carried away by the excitement, he
rashly determined to execute his most
daring acts-those given only upon the
greatest occasions, forgetting that the
horse he rode had not been trained to
them-was young and wild.
The result was soon painfully appar-
emit. Though some were accomplished
in safety, yet when he attempted leap
ing over banner the futtering fright
ened the horse, he bolted suddenly, and
Tom Orton was hurled heavily to the
groundl
He endeavored to rise and make Light
Of pain. but q strange sickness came
over him, the lights fickered and grew
dim, he gasped for all, and knew nothing
more until somewhat revived in The
dressing-room he heard familiar voices
"Oh Godl what will become of Jenny
and the babies?" he gasped family. 81
am done for, and-and-" his tears an6
sobs choked him.
| Don't fear for them, Tom," said .
dozen hearty voices, and as many graspei
his hands as could obtain hold, well Sc.
that you are taken care Of"
| Many senselessly and causelessly con
denim the ring and the stage, but in tn,
Law OF want and suffering their hearts
shine upon the surface, and such charity
is shown that none upon earth is bright
,er. Ali if all of humanity was as trut
as the brother and; sisterhood who's.
lives are given for the amusement anl
instruction of others, there would be ia;
less OF trial and suffering in the world
It is q charity that lasts beyond ever
the sad scenes at the Little Ohurcl
Around the Corner" and is blessed b.
widow and orphan. ,,5la,s sfari
"Thanks, thanks" murmured the in
jured man. "But tell me the worst.
"A broken leg is all that appears sc
rlous,' answered gray headed man
strange physician who had been sum
} moned. "Though I cannot account TO
, the marks upon your other side, m
man" -. 81 'l:4 ~ .s.a.a(,t ''f
2" Probably he hurt himself when h
: stopped the runaway horses" was sue
( eested. and the story told. 0am4r W.
: "Humphl A very dangerous bus
} ness-next to foolhardy; not one in te
) thousand would have escaped alive" r,
! Piled the physician, with pursed LIZ
Q and flashing eyes. "Well, all that ca
t be done now is toget him home. The
:, I will make more minute examin,
{ tion." fa19,a, 4rl..iEfs IN III ~--- :.
Q Very tenderly was the noble-hearte
p fellow taken to his humble abode, an
), the scene, when he was laid upon tt
+ bed, side by side with his sick wife an
s children, caused every eye to overflo
: with tears.
n "Tom. dear Tom." said Jenny. 90 VIC