The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-04-18

another PROSTATE monarch of the for
est presented an equally formidable
barrier, and at her right lay many dead
branches, the cracking of which would
inevitably betray her presence to the
human bloodhounds so close upon her
track. Poor Katie!
In a moment Katie felt great, glad
thrill of hope springing up within her
heart Instantly she resolved to mount
Naomi and make bold dash through
the brush, at all hazards. Accordingly
she climbed to a seat in the saddle, pre-
paratory to making the attempt.
Naomi, however, was an intelligent
brute and had no notion of running the
gantlet in such a reckless manner.
To Kates surprise she obstinately re-
fused to advance hairs breadth in the
direction her mistress desired, but, in.
stead, commenced backing off. Being
taller than Kate it may be that she
had made a discovery which the girl
certainly had not l. e., that a pair OF
extremely fierce black eyes in that
quarter were watching every move
ment with sinister interest.
A few PAGES back the mare stopped,
then started rapidly forward and, al.
most before Kate comprehended what
she was about sufficiently to tighten
her hold, the horse went over the
gigantic log with something of the agil-
ity of kitten, her hind feet sending
out ringing echo as they struck
against the hard wood.
Bravo cried our heroine, forget
ting prudence in her admiration.
A loud shout, followed by hoarse
imprecation, instantly gave her to
understand that her whereabouts
had been discovered. However, the
way before her was clear enough now.
Naomi swept out into the track and
galloped away at break-neck pace.
For the life of her Katie could not
have refrained from sending back a tri-
umphant little huzzah to the discom-
| fitted rascal who stood watching his
prey thus make her escape.
His reply was bullet which went
whizzing by her head so close that she
felt the breeze it created in passing.
The other man, warned by his confed-
crate, came running up and, hastily
mounting their horses, both started in
hot pursuit. But those weary steeds
were no match for Naomi who, fresh
from her incoming, appeared to exult in
the wild race she was leading.
For mile or two the chase was kept
up; but curses and flying shots proving
alike Intellectual in recalling the brave
little maiden, they at length turned
their horses in an opposite direction
and rode sullenly back and were seen
no more in those parts until some
months later, when Nemesis hunted
them down on charge of horse steal
ing, which was proven against them.
So far as the writer knows they are
still under government surveillance,
and likely to be so for some years to
come.
Without further adventure Katie
reached Rydal, and had the satisfaction
OF seeing old Mr.. Steinfelt in possession
of his money.
The sheriff of the county, who was a
friend of Mr.. Tynedale, accompanied
her upon her return.
In spite of being an accomplished
equestrian, our young friend, nova
days, never ventures upon such long
journeys unattended.
The Tynedale family and their friends
are still disposed to lionize her in conse-
quence of the episode above narrated;
but Katie modestly valves all claim to
heroism, declaring that it was Naomi
who brought her safely through. De-
light Wayback, in n. Y. Independent.