San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-10-12

20 the edge, had fallen, and been killed
by the fall, the river washing away.
save those few spots. the traces, while
1t had carried the unhappy mans body
with it, hiding it perhaps in some deep
wateT-hOle.
When the dry season came the skcle-
ton might be found. but until then it's
recovery was hopeless.
All. Flo, darling. exclaimed Philip
when she sought to comfort him, you
cannot imagine how poor Mark loved
me. lie would have given his life any
day in my service"
Il can believe it. Philip. The false
grasses on some of the lodges of the
mountain ranges are cruelty treaCher-
Gus. But, Philip, there are others. dear,
of whom you must think beside your
poor fOSter-brOther."
"Of you, dearest. All. yes. Mark
gone should have had small heart for
the gOld-fieldS had | not you for an in
centive,' he answered. fondly regard
ing her; ''Still his loss has been a
crushing blow to me. He was so leal
and true. If | thought there was any
chance he had escaped-that he was not
dead"
II fear, Philip, there is no chance"
rejOined Flo, sadly; 1.-THE men have
searched every inch of the surrounding
bush, so if he had even crawled among
them to die he would have been found"
You are right, love. Then there is
no reason for my delaying my depart
ure tomorrow, though | take with me
a heavy heart"
My kind Philip, whispered the girl
as she leaned her head on his breast
Then she rose up quickly as the door
opened.
1t was the colonel, but he was not
alone. With him came pOrtly-dressed
man, with stopped shoulders, bright
eyes, shaggy brOwS, and a long, grizzled,
not Over-clem beard, that covered all
the lower part of his face.
"Philip,' said the officer, II bring
you proof, | think. of your foster
brothers fate. if more were needed.
This old jew just now craved rest at
the station, being on his way to the
diggings. While he was receiving re-
freshmen, Davis, the stOCkman, recOg-
niZed this stick he carries as Mark s. Is
it sO?"
Philip stepped quickly forward, and
the jew placed it readily in his hand.
"IIis.'' he exclaimed. Indeed it is.
remember his cutting it as we came
through the bush. And see, here are
his initials. Where did you get thls?''
he demanded of the Jew.
"Eh? Vat do you Say2" asked the
latter, in thin, husky voice, putting
his hand to his ear.
The poor fellow is deaf" remarked
the colonel.
Philip Bathurst repeated the ques-
ton louder.
in the river, young ShentIpman," re-
piled the Jew. "Just yer it takes the
bend at SchwOllen Greek. The shape
was shingular; that's Wy | took the
trouble. If you want it, if it ish your
friends, take it,"
81 will, and thank you. 1t is as you
say, colonel. There can be no doubt
now. Poor. poor Mark!'
He turned away to hide his emotion.
and the colonel dismissed the Jew back
TO the kitchen.
THAT is strange, fearless, and per
seyering race" he remarked. That
fellow has, he says, come all the way
from Sydney, getting a lift where he
was able, on his way to the diggingS.
and less luggage. Yet he speaks hope
fully of his future"
(Which, being a jew" said Philip,
worlds opinion. be golden. At least
we must confess that idleness is not
their failing. They NAV wither, bUt
they never rust. Y6u saw. colonel that
he is bound for fine diIGings I owe
him something for bringing me this j
mementO of poor Mark. If he is not
in hurry, let him bear me company to-
He can ride NV foster broth
er'5 horse. for which | can get a better
price at the dippinUs than here -
That's true: and if this Jew. PhiIip
be an honest Jew. be sure another Of |
their failings is not ingratitudp, .
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