The morning call., 1890-05-29
A WILD ROSE.

~ tains. They were all dressed IN the
rude costume OF miners, and were lounSiDg
around, with their hands in their pockets their
conversation inteTspersed with oaihs, and now
and then a coarse laugh.
HI hi Here she comes, here she comes ~
squeaked a small boy in a shrill voice.
She? Who. you - yllllanY growled a
rough-looking man.
" Tie wesI-bound express from jersey" was
the answer. And, by golly, if she alnt going to
stop !"
AT this the men glanced up IN surprise. A
shrll whistle was heard aud the train came
around bend In the road.
Instead Of rushing past at its usual lightning
| speed, sure enough it slowed up, and, yes,
Y stopped. The men all looked up astonished.
Never had such thing happened IN the history
! of Lily. Other trains stopped there but the ex-
| press 10 Chicago never
A gentleman, somewhere between so and 60
| years of age, got of. The conductor called
farewell to him, Tie pOrters leaned from The win
dow and gave him parting salute, and Tie tram
| moved on.
/ The newcomer looked around him as If search
| ing for some one He was fine looking man
| tall and pOrtly with a gray mustache and
! Kindly pair of blue eyes. Presently he went up
10 the station mas ter and said IN a clear, pleas
| ant voice: " | am Louis du Rand aud l have
| come up here 10 look after business little: Is
| John Kelly here II not VIII you please direct
! me 10 his EouseYi
! As The men heard this they glanced at each
| other, and then one BY one they quietly left The
| place. Du Rand observed this with quiet
smile. and. turning TO the station master, said,
''Fm glad TO see you, sir" the man replied
| It's high time some one looked after the mines.
| The men have got III bad way"
"Yes?" answered Du Rand. " All that will
be changed now" and the statiUn-master, whose
name, by the way, was George Somers, noted the
set lips which augured Ill for any one who
crossed the determined Will. They relaxed, how
ever, into the usual pleasant smile. as their
owner said: "Well, about Kelly. Can you d.
rect me 10 his placer"
Kelly? Oh. certainly But" and George
heslIaIed. IL hope you're not going TO stop with
| him. sir? His IS back lot"
Du Rand smiled again. Yes, am going TO
stop with him over night" lie said; but don't
trouble yourself about me, my friend, Pm per-
| fectly able 10 take care of myself. Besides. Pm
| sure Kelly has ne evil designs on me. Once
| more, VIII you show me his houseW
ION, certainly, certainly :" was the reply.
There's his dsrIer now, she's going up, and you
| can 20 right along with her." aud, going 10 the
| door, lie called Rosie !"
In answer o his summons, girl came in. She
was about 10, and dressed in tile common cos
tune OF the mining ylllage-an old, blue cotton
! dress; but one could see thai, uneducated as she
was, she was no common girl. Size was tail,
nearly as tall as Du Rand. and walked with
carriage that a princess of royal blood might
envy. Her hair was that deep golden red so
striyer after and so seldom seen, and her eyes
deep blue. Her complexion. though tanned and
burned by tie sun, gave promise OF something
better, Tor, when win TASTY gesture, she st
down The pail she was carrying and pushed the
ldlr back from her forehead, the Skin showed
White and far as snow.
Du Rand lok ed up in surprise as she entered
and raised his hat, but she paid 10 attention 10
4" What do you want, George?" she said to
Somers
This gentleman, Mr.. du Rand, wants to 60 up
10 tue house, Rosie, TO see your dad. You're 60
. Yes; and for the first time Rose favored Du
Rand with surprised stare. there was no en-
oarras>ment 10 her cool gaze She looked him
over from head to foot, then, picking up her pail
| again, she walked out, saying, AL Ight!"
Du Rand looked at SomerS, nodded, picked
| up his bag and fastened out after Rose. He soon
! overlook her. and, accommodating his step to
| hers, he made some pleasant remark about the
weather and offered 10 carry her pail Tor her.
"Tant neavy," was the only answer he got,
Pm used 10 carrying thlngs!"
1" did not know that Kelly had a daughter"
be said, kindly, ignoring the guinness Of her
answer.
Du Rand looked at her keeuly. There WAS a
bitter look about her whole face, sad TO see on
| one so young
| home about your age, and 1t would break my
| heart TO hear those words come from her lips"
To this she made no reply aud said not another
word, despite all Of her companions efforts,
| til they turned down short, lonely lane, at the
| end OF which stood house. Then she stopped
suddenly. Have you much money about you,
| why, yes; considerable" he answered.
'Give il TO me-" she replied, abruptly, " Will
| take care Ui II Tor YOU"
| 81 But wby?" lie asked.
| "Giye It TO me-" she said, peremptoTily, I'M
less you wish to lose your gold and your life toon
| A burning blush covered her face as she spoke
and ii grew deeper as she went on: " l wouldn't
| tell il 10 every one but you've treated me WELL
| sir, aud you've a darter at home. IN not have
| yer death at my door. Give II 10 me, sir. Pll
| care for II with my lie. You don't know dad as
| do'
| H,r face was scarlet and Du Rand was deeply
| touched Taxing his purse from his vest pocket
he handed II to her Without word.
| You amt afraid TO let me have it, are you 2"
| ele said. half numbly. hall proud
" Afraid" answered Du kand. "Why, my
| child, Pa trust you with my liie."
Rose bowed her head, and a suile frightened
her usually pale features. She took the purse
| and hid IL In her bosom, then led the way in ST.
| lence up tie lane When size reached The house
she opened the door aud walked III followed by
| Du Rand.
II was rude room they went into, with rough
| walls ana foor. A low hTe burned on the black
ened hearth, ana two men sat before IL both clad
| in tue miners dress. One was about Du kand's
| age and the othera young man.
Both looked up Is Rose and her companion en-
| tered. Du Rand stood somewhat III the shadow,
| ana at first they did not see him.
| Hello, Rosie" the younger man said famil-
| iarly. but Rose made no answer. She quietly ig-
| nored hlm, aud going TO small cupboard began
| 10 prepare for supper.
Inc fellow rose aud slouched heavily across
the moor " What dye mean ?" Re said, laying
heavy hand on her shou der. "Nhy don't We
answer me, girl, when l speak TO ye? When
| Pm your husband IN teach ye better manners"
Rose shook of Ills touch as if II had been some
| lOathsOme object.
said An Pye told we again and again I'll
not speak TO ,ye nor have nothing TO do with ye
AS to yer bein' my husband" Here she broke
| of with scornluI laugh, and tuning her back
| on him went on with her task
Her father rose with such an angry look that
| Du Rand thought II time TO interfere, so he came
| forward and said:
Good evening, Kelly. l believe you said
| Yes, yes" the man answered. with a sort OF
| sullen civility. Sit down, sir. Superb be
ready In little while. Rose, get the gentleman
THANK you, but guess am not too old vet
to help myself" aud he took the chair from her
| hands and sat down by his host, while PHI, with
| sulky nod, went out
Kelly and his guest carried on a rather mis-.
cellane0us conversation, the lormer eylng the
! other furtiyely from under his dropped eyelid g.
| and Du Rand apparently as much at home as II
he was In his own parlOr until Rose announced
'Perhags you'd like to clean up a IIttle," said
Kelly. Rose. show Mr.. du Rand where lie can
| wash"
Du Rand was about to decline, but catching a
look from Rose said nothing, and followed her
| Ino the next room, where she poured some
waller into Tin basin and got him some soap.
| She stood silent for few moments; then,
coming closer 10 him. she laid her hand on his
shoulder, and, bending over, said, putting some
thing into his hand: Z" Take this, MI du Rand;
| IL anything should happen dadd think 1t funny
| yea no money"
Du Rand opened his hand and saw len-dollar
| bill.
Rose" be said, suddenly. "do you know why
| l came out here?"
| 10 look out Tor the mlnes," she answered,
| surprised at his question
| That was my given reason, yes" he said;
| 'bu," and plying look passed over his face,
my real reason Is this-l came out here to
arrest John Kelly for the murder OF Jack Harris,
my foreman"
Rose staggered back against the wall and put
both hands before her face
I've got to DO it," he went on; 'put Rose, my
me-" n''
"lps all right, / spose," she said, almost
nercely. 81 iod dad he'd get found out"
| Then you knew it?'' lie asked.
Yes" she answered. with a strong shudder
che was hidden here all day. Poor Jack how
still he looked But Pm ien' We all. Oh sir;
don't lay II up against dad. He's been mean to
me always, but he's my dad"
| have forgotten everything you have saidn
replied Du Rand. grayey. IT'S a bad business
all through, and wish was well out OF IT, rve
trusted you 50 far and I'll tell you the rest.
| There is no possible way OF escape; he is closely
watched. Rose, my poor child, when IL is all
over, you Will come home with me and be my
daughter and Else's sister"
" We must go 10 supper" was all she said,