The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-06-29

nearest Irleno put on questioning her | found that her constant recurrence to Dicks last letter kept her heart locked against any other suitor and advised her to destroy 1t.
 This she repelled as If 1t had been an insult but l noticed few weeks later that the lover was get ting 6 more attentive hearing and believed that everything was working along right, when an incl dent occurred which upset all my calculations and made Miss II. what you see her to-day.
 As she was returning home from one of her mis- sions of mercy she met by the gallant fellow who fairly worshiped her, and they walked along togett CT On arriving at her gate-it was about the middle of the afternoon-they taw a ragged aud dangerous looking tramp seated on one of the rustic benches in the garden. Miss He first inn pulse was to go the stranger inquire of his circum stances and give him such aid and advice as he seemed to need. The tramp leaned forward and rested his face in his hands He appeared to be sobbing and acted like under the influence of strong drink.
 "Ie Is some drunken loafer will send him away" said her companion. "l prefer to speak to him. He has probably received abundance Of harsh treatment let us see if we cannot be kind to him."
 "I believe, Miss H.. that you would be kind to Satan himself if you had the opportunity" said MT. P, feeling keenly her rebuke and by no means sharing her tender sentiments.
 "Well, think l should if 1t were likely 10 do him any good. My friend, what is the matter? You seem ill."
 The tramp looked up with dull, stony eyes, and his griZzled hair and beard met in hoary, tangled mass about his head and face He was a sorry and unclean customer who was in sore need of washing and change of raiment. But Miss H. was unter- rided and asked him several questions before he finally replied
 ''Tm only the caisson wheel but I'll roll over 'em all, the black furies-and I'll run on, on on, on on till l find it. I've seen the gate, and Pll get there soon"
 He again dropped his head and his frame shook with emotion.
 "He must have been an artileryman," said MT. F., in whisper, "and, poor fellow he is de- mented."
 "Yes, he talks like other poor creatures who have lost their minds Tn the war. How my heart bleeds for him He may have dear ones living who do not know of his fate, which Is, alas worse than death. Have you no home my poor friend?" she asked, with a voice of almost superhumau compas- sion, as she laid her hand his shoulder He glanced as if startled by the touch stared at her a moment and then let his head fall as before.
 "IIe looks go weak and i'll, Pm afraid he is starv- him into the house."
 Really, Miss II, 1 think you might let me look after the man. l will send for an ambulance and have him taken to the hospital. You may harm others and can do him no good by taking him into your house."
 "Very we'll, you shall send him to the hospital; but meanwhile let us take him in and give him some food. Come friend, come into the house you are as welcome as if 1t were y own home"
 The tramp sat motionless and did not heed her.
 "Perhaps he Is too weak 10 stand. Tske hold of his arm and let us lead him."
 Mr. r. compiled, but as they endeavored to raise him up he made show of resistance and was released. Sieking back upon the bench he again looked up strangely ard said
 "I am at the gate, the very gate-and Pll run on, on, on-till go i'm Her eyes see me-they looking into mine, and l can reach out my arm and touch her."
 As he said this slowly he to his feet staring wildly into Miss Frs face, and stretching towards her his right hand as if he would clutch her. MT. F., advancing a step, laid his hand on the mans arm and gently urged him back to the bench, where the poor fellow bowed his head upon his knees and SO remained silent and motionless.
 Miss H. went hastily into the house. and her companion hailing a policeman, who happe~ed to