The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-03-02

ahead of the porter, who was heard
banging shut the outer portal. Then ne
hurried in.
"Can some of you gentlemen oblige
me with some whisky or brandy" he
asked. "We've got some frozen soldiers
aboard. Two of 'em are pretty nearly |
gone"
Two of the card players dropped their
hands and started for their section at
once. Before they could rummage in
their bags for the required article Mrs.
Rayner's voice was heard: s'Tal1e this,
porter" And she held forth little sill
yer flask. Il have more in my trunk if
it is needed" she added, while blush
mounted to her forehead as she saw the
ouizzical smile on her sisters face
''You know 1 always carry it in travel
ing, Neilievin case of accident or i'll
ness and I'm most thankful have it
now"
Ever so much obliged, ma'am," said
the porter, ''but this would be only
thimbleful and 1 can get quart bottle
of this gentleman"
"Where are they?" said the person
thus referred to, as he came down the
aisle with a big brown bottle in his
hand. "Come, Jim, let's go and see
what we can do. One of you gentlemen
take my place in the game" he contin-
ued, indicating the commercial gents,
two of whom, nothing loath, dropped
into the vacated seats. while the others
pushed on to the front of the train. The
porter hesitated one moment.
"Yes, take my flask; l shouldn't feel
satisfied without doing something. And
please say to the officer that I'm Mrs.
Rayner-4lrs. Capt. Rayner, of the in
fantry-and ask if there isn't something
can do to help
eyes, ma'am; will, ma'am. Oh, he
knows who you are; done told him last
night. He's goin' to Fort Warrener,
too" And, touching his cap, away went
the porter.
'sTherel He did know all along" said
Mrs. Rayner triumphantly. at is most
extraordinary.
"Well, is it the proper thing for peo-
pie in the army to introduce themselves
when travelling? How are they to know
!. it will be agreeable?'
Agreeable? Why, Nellie, it's always
d done, especially when ladies are travel
. ing without an escort, as we are. The
! commonest civillty should prompt it, and
officers always send their cards by the
porter the moment they find army ladies
l, are on the train. don't understand thi
Il one at all, especially'- But here sh'
u broke OFF abruptlyf
:, Especially what? asked Miss Nell
Al with an inspiration of maidenly curios
= ity.
1t Especially nothing. Never min'
s. now" And here the baby began t
Is ffdget, and stir about, and stretch fort
l. his chubby hands, and thrust hi
% llnuckles in his eyes, and quicker up hi
;, face in alarming contortions preparation
III to wall, and after one or two soothin
III and tentative sounds of '.sh--Sh-sh-
10 sh" from the maternal lips the matro
II abandoned the attempt to induce sec
Gu ond nap, and picked him up in her arms
where he presently began to take gr;
re cious notice of his pretty aunt and I'll
III kitten.
" j
IN notified. them that Warrener Static
Y would be in sight in five minutes, tt
young man Of the opposite section r
Id turned to the car. He looked tired, vel
ri anxious, and his face was paler and I'll
op sad expression more pronounced thf
he before. The train conductor stoppC
lat him to speak of some kilograms that h;
he been sent, and both ladies noted the I
nd spect which the railway official tire
into the tone in which he spoke. IT
card players stopped their game al
Ter went up to ask after the frozen me
of 1t was not until the whistle was SCUM
ice ing for the station that he stood befo
them and with grave and courteo
ISIS bow held forth Mrs. Rayner's silver flas
he at was blessing to one poor fellc
at least, and I thank you for hi
OBJ madam" he said.
an 81 have been so anxious. wanted
sed do something. Did you not get my M
sage. Mr. -?' she asked, with int
tional pause that he might supply
pc missing name.
to Indeed there was nothing we COZ
vas ask of you," he answered, totally ign
Dr. ing the evident invitation. 81 am gre
ly obliged TO you for your kindness, /
1ge we had abundant help, and you 'rea
to could not have reached the car in I
face of this gale. Good morning, m;
or am" And with that he raised his
5e." travelling cap and quickly turned to
ows section and busted himself strapping
ore his various belongings.
1.-The man must be woman hate
hat she whispered to Miss Travers. IL
going to get out here, too. Who can
Irs. be-"
asst, There was still moment before
test train would stop at the platform, and
r so was not to be beaten so easily. Bend
partly across the aisle she spoke agaiI
Miss "You have been SO kind to those p
as fellows that feel sure you must be
-ner the army. think l told you am \
ces- Rayner, of Fort Warrener. May we
3ook hope to see you there?'
ems lit is not probable that we 81
meet at ALL"
con- And with that he turned away.
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