The Osceola times., 1879-03-01

for he was not at that moment particu-
larry in sympathy with wealth. 1t was
quite another matter that chained him
At the hrst outcry he had sprung TO
and half climbed a lamp-post, and 30
obtained clearer view-one that
thrilled his heart to the very core,
caused his breath to be more deeply
drawn and his pulse to momentarily
ceae to beat.
In the sleigh was young and beauti-
full woman, pale with terror, and clasp
ing two lovely children to her breast.
Orton thought of his Jenny and their
little ones, and resolved to save. The
impulse was noble, but how was it to be
accomplishment Far beyond any human
tempt to seizs the reins as they dashed
past, and to stop them, would be mad.
ness-would be to be dragged down and
trampled to death. He saw this saw
that the course of the horses would
bring them dire city upon him, and.
though the crowd furiously warned him
back and warned him of his danger, he
stirred not-only braced muscles and
nerves and set his teeth with determines
tion.
my God ~ exclaimed q man, who
bolder thsu the rest, sprung forward
grappled and would have drawn him
away. You will be killed instantly
killed
Tom Orton shook himself off Just as
the horses reached him, watched his or.
portunity, seized upon the harness as
they we're sweeping past, sprung lightly
| :, MON tbA hock nj tho uaa raaf oapad
the reins, and, turning to the affrighted
woman and screaming children, shouted
Keep quiet l will save you"
| And save them he did. Before
block had been traversed the horses had
been made to realize that he was their
master, and the sharp curb cutting
deeply into their mouths brought them
TO stand-still.
The crowd cheered Justify; the police
assisted the woman and children out,
and carried them into a nsighboring
store, and, as soon az 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 be
found. All that could be learned was,
that as soon a. the trembling steeds had
been taken charge Of by Others he had
disappeared. a.,
"Who could he have been 2" ques-
toned the lady, with still CHASTITY face
and bloodless lips.
"Csn't say" answered q policeman,
constituting himself spokesman; "but
he was brave fellow, anyhow. | would
not have taken the risk he did for
thousands"
| CA brave fellow, indeed" was the
response, "and would have given very
much to know his name, and where he is
W 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,
tion, and the sensitiveness OF Tom Orton
caused him to lose the one opportunity OF
his lie to have risen above iron handed
poverty.
Meanwhile he was hurrying to bust.
ness. More time had been occupied in
the rescue than he thought possible, and
though applause was dear to him--as to
all-yet he could not stay to listen, and,
as for risking his life for money, he had
not even dreamed OF such thing
Out of breath, he dashed into the
dressing room, and was received with
reproof for being late.
"Couldn't help it," he replied, al
saw a pair of fiery horses running away
with a sleigh and a 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
saem te fancy he had done any thing
wonderful, and soon was dssbing around
the arena upon sririted steed, witch.
ing the world with wondrous horseman-
ship"
The audience applauded to the echo,
and, carried away by excitement, he
rashIy determined to execute his most
daring acts--those given only upon the
greatest occasions, forgetting that the
horse ne 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 leaping
over banner the futtering frightened
the horse, he bolted suddenly, and Tom
Orton was hurled heavily to the ground !
He endeavored to rise and make ligth
of ain, but a strange sicknes, came
over him, the lights fckered and grew
dim, he gssped tor air, and knew nothing
more until somewhat revived in the
dressing-room he heard familiar voices
"Oh God what will become of Jenny
and the babies 2" he gssped family. al
am done for, and-and-" his tears and
. sobs choKed him,
"Dsn't fear for them, Tom," said a
dozen hearty voices, and as many grasped
his hands AS could obtain hold, "we'll
see tina. you are taken care Of"
Many senselessly and causelesdy con-
demn the ring and the stage. but in the
law OF want and suffering their hearts
: shine upon the surface, and such charity
is shown that none upon earth is brighter.
, An II all OF humanity was as true q
the brotherhood and sisterhood whose
, lives are given for the amusement and
instruction of Others, there would be far
! less OF trial and suffering in the world.
1t is a charity that lasts beyond even the
sad &C. nes at the Little Church Around
the Corner" and is blessed by widow
, and orphan.
) Thanks, thanks" murmured the in.
| iured man But tell me the worst"
. "A broken leg Is all that appears se-
rious," answered a gray headed man.-s
. strange physician who had heen sum-
mone1. Though can not account fol
3 the marks upon your other side, my
7 man"