The National tribune., 1886-06-24


the village, and was shortly met by delega-
ton Of women, headed by the storekeeper's
wife, and given the tHnderest care.
JaSmin's eyes We're fixed on Barnard. She
saw him lean against the tree for an instant to
recover his strength. He gave directions to
the Others concerning the dispositions to be
made for the rescued boy, and then looked anx-
iously along his lineI lie saw much to disturb
him, for several boys wereexp0sing themselves
needlessly, and the positions of others were not
well chosen. He shouted sharply at them,
calling them by name. and ordering them TO
lie closer or TO pile up better protection ia front
of them They did not obey rs he wished, and
Ne ran out toward them TO show them by ex-
ample what they would not understand by COM
mand. The attention of the rebels behind the
saw-logs was drawn to him, and they began
firing at him. He paid no attention 10 the
bullets that struck around him, but hurried
along from one group 10 another, carrying
chunk of wood 10 add TO the protection of one,
changing the position of another, aiding TO roll
a log around TO make shield for another, and
SO on.
Jasmin stood transiixed. She had been fighting
against the conviction that this man was dearer
to her than all the world beside. She had tried
hard to make herself believe that the feeling
she had for him was only an emotion which
circumstances and association had temporarily
warmed into something deeper than friendship,
but which would again subsde. Often had she
warmly resented the suggestion arising in her
mind that he could possibly be the mate whom
Heaven had assigned her.
Now .he deadly peril he was Drawing brought
a revelation that seemed to change her whole
nature, rs if by lightning stroke. This man
was the elected one. She belonged to him and
he TO her, with completeness that made them
one soul. If he were killed. then would she
die also; for with him dead there wonld be-
there could bono life for her. Her impulse
was TO spring forward and place her own body
as shield between him and the shrieking bull
lets.
She was recalled to herself by Hirschmyer
grasping her arm and pulling her to the side of
the road. Frightened by the firing, the car
riage-horses were piungiHg about in way
that threatened her with injury. Mrs. Sutton
was weeping, shrieking and praying
Turn the carriage Jimson, and drive back
out OF danger" she said. with voice, the calm
ness Of which surprised her.
"Get in, Missy" said Jimson, stopping the
carriage after he had turned
"No, shall stay here Get in, Mr.. Hisch-
myer, and 90 back with Mrs. Sutton"
Hirschmyer made quick step toward the
carriage door. Then he turned toward Jas
min. who, with set lips and hands clasped until
the blood was forced from them, watched every
motion Of Barnard.
"Ket in, Miss Jasmin," he said appealingly.
" Dis is no blace for you. Ket in, peg you"
mo, no. no" she said decisively. waving
him away. go back, al of you. Go at once.
i shall not stir a step from here.n
Hirschmyer took his foot from the carriage
step and banged the door shut.
. Ko on pack" he commanded. "rm koing
to stay here too"
The carriage ratified away, and picking up
the carbine and cartridge-box Hirschmyer
stepped up between Jasmin and the rebel
stronghold.
"oxcuse me, Miss Jasmin, put viii you occept
my company vile you sday here?"
He spoke in his usual oily Tone but the
whole bearing Of the man was changed, and
Jasmin said afterWaId that he looked like one
OF those Israeite warriors whom Joshua led to
victory. af
A minute later Barnard leaped across the
ditch into the road few PAGES in front of
Jasmin. lie was so intent upon his men be-
yond that he did not see her.
" Charles" she called agonizingly, as she saw
him about TO rlsa forward again.
He turned and gazed at her in amazement.
You here, Miss ri, you here, Jasmin?
What brings you2n
He fastened up oher.rand took her hand.
o, are you hurt3 Have You been struck?
O, tel me-quicklyl" SIZE exclaimed, deyour-
ing him with her hungry eyes.
mot yet, thank God" ne answered fervently.
But wha. arc you doing here? You must not
be here. Don't yoH know how dangerous it
st don't care what it is, so long as I'm by
your side, where belong" she answered pas
sionately.
With delicacy that cannot be too highly
commended, Mr.. Hirsehmyer moved down the
road few PAGES, and became intently inter
ested in matters on the bank beyond
Barnard's face became radiant "Jasmin,
my love, my peerless one. If I'm not to live
another hour. you've made this hour happier
than any joy Heaven can have in store for NOR.
tails. But you must 90. i tremble 10 have you
stay here another minute, where shot may rob
me Of you aud all the happiness the world holds
for me. Mr.. Hirschmyer, take her back; go
back with her, please"
81 will 20 because you ask it, but would
much prefer to stay and share every danger
with you"
| Barnard made an entreating gesture.
Il 60 she said, submissiyey. Then put
4 ting out her hand: " came because i was in
an agony Of fear about my father-and-
/ you. Promise me that you will do what you
can to save him-and that you will take care
| Of yonrself-for my-sakel"
You need no promise OF that kind. have
a thousand times more 10 1--we for than / ever
had before, and came on this expedition for
no other purpose than to save your father"
/ She took both his bands in hers for an in
1 slant. " / don't know how to let you 90 now,
but i believe that God VIII bring you back to
me. He certainly could not have touched this
cup of happiness to my lips just to tear it away
again. know He will preserve you for me"
And you for me" responded Barnard, as
! they turned away from each other.
/ Hirschmyer started 10 accompany Jasmin
| She wanted TO be alone with her oyeriiowng
! heart, and she motioned him back. g You need
not come thank you. l shall get along very
well, and don't wont to trouble you"
"All right" said Hirsehmyer turning back
with alacrity" (winking one of his deeply sig
nifcant wiuks). Pfc kot COOS kan now. unit
| I'll chOost stir up my frien:s Piukes unit Pop
eye. I'll show dem how to sbo;l fine fife
dollar beaver hat, NIT deir yertamtes foolish
ness. Dey tink Chew won't fight. I'll show
dem. DE longer as a man lives in dis country
! de more as he fnts py kracious oud. Here, you
i poys pehint dat lok dere, move ofer ana gif me
room aggording TO my strength"
Hello. Sheeny," shouted the boys ad-
dressed. "What are yon going to do with that
caTbine? You don't know which end of it
| shoots"
"Meb5e don't" said Isaac grimly. "Yell
nefer gan learn any younger, gan 1? Move
i over dere"
4 Barnard stood but an instant, looking after
Jasmin, and then sprang TO the other side of
the road, and resumed his duty to his company.
[Zo. ge ee,.tiaued.l
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