Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-11-19

Capt. Rutherford made II lis husI-
ness to 20 back TO the Potomac hills
aud TO Col. Moretons farmhouse the
moment he was discharged from serv-
ice, but whore the stately old home
stead stood no found nothing but a
mass Of ruins and Of Dapple's mistress
not the slightest tldings could he
obtain
Three years went by aud the ex-
captain found himself the wealthy
heir Of an old uncle and took himself
of on tour amid the Swiss mount
aims. Dapple went with him, as he
always did since that eventful night
when the bravo little pony bore him
safely beyond reach OF the enemy.
He had been the captains inseparable
companion ia all his wanderings. He
was with him now, ambling over the
green Tyrol valleys and climbing the
Switzer sleeps,
One September afternoon, when the
captains tour was drawing to a close,
somewhere in the vicinity Of Mont
Blanc he fell in with travelling party
from New Orleans, Ii consisted OF
Nine. Lenor her son aud two daugh-
ters and a young American lady who
was her companion and interpreter.
Capt Rutherford found madam a
charming woman, and while the
Young persons of the party busted
themselves in spreading out COLA
tion under the trees he lay amid the
long rustling grasses listening 10
madanl's pretty feminine chatter and
in his turn relating incidents and reml-
niscences of his own war experience
for her edilication.
Among other things he told her Of
Dapplo and of his midnight ride
among the blue hills Of old Virginia
Madam was intensely interested.
And the gallant little pony carried
you safely throughp she cried, with
beaming eyes.
Safely through, madam, with the
enemy at my heels" replied the cap
tain.
Miss Morton,n cried madam, will
you have the kindness to pass the
claret cupp Aud pray, Capt. Ruther-
ford, what ever became of DapplePn
The captain raised himself to a sit
ting posture.
"Dapplo, Dapplc, y he called; come
herer
From the forest shadows near at
hand small gray mountain pony
came amblng forth. Nine. Lenoir's
companion, advancing with tho elaret
cup in her slim, white hand, uttered a
sharp little cry and wasted all the
luscious liquor on the rustling leaves
at her feet
''Oh, Dapple, Dappler' she cried.
Dapple heard the sweet voice and
knew It in an instant. Ho broke into
a joyous neigh and shot like au arrow
for the young lady's side. She caught
bis shaggy head and held it close to
her BOSOM sobbing like the silly child
she was
"oh. Dapple. my pretty Dapple,
have found you at lastPn
Madam Lenoir. comprehending the
denouement looked on with glisten-
Ing eyes.
Two weeks later the pleasant party
was breaking up. Madam and her
party were going back to France.
''And now. Irene said the captain,
NOW Is IL 10 Der 1ou VIII not listen
to my suit or accept my love? Then
you will be forced to part from Dapple
again. She is mine by right of pos
session. cannot give her up. Come
now. give your final decision-are you
willing to part from me and Dapple
foreverPn
Irene looked up with her old, glori.
flying smile.
II could bear to part from YOU"
she said, wickedly "but never again
from Dapplo. If you take Dapple you
will have to take her mistress, too,
Capt. Rutherford
And the captain made no objection.
A month later saw Dapple's mistress
the captains wife. IT Toronto Mail.