Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-07-23

loosely about his attenuattd form-a
soldiers dingy cap covered the brown
curls above his pale forehead. His
history can be told In a few words.
just released from prison-wounded-
neutrality-suspicious. going home.
Government had provi led him with
pass TO New York. but TIM h had been
so unfortunate as 10 lose ia baltimore,
and of course he had no money. This
smart young official did not credit
word OF his story. however. He had
seen too many humbugs of that kind
TO be taken IN easily, as he confidently
informed an acquaintance near by, but
III tone loud enough for the soldier TO
hear distinctly.
Ralph Morcton's check flushed. but
he was silent
'Orders are positive. sir" said the
man Of authority "You must either
pay your fare or we viii put you off ut
the next stopping-place. F."
Very well, sir, returned Moreion,
quietly, though an involuntary shiver
ran over his bloodless frame as he
glanced through the window at the
storm OF binding sleet without
Conductor, said young girl of IA
or Is, with a school satchel of books on
her arm. '.What is that about putting
somebody oif2''
She was occupying the next seat be-
hind Moreton, and had heard something
OF the conversation between him and
the conductor.
deferentially. Evidently he knew who
she was.
beg your pardon, Miss Nanderwort,
but here is a fellow pretending to be a
soldier, and he says he has lost his
pass, and has no money 10 pay his fare.
And I'm under the necessity of putting
him OFF,
You're under no such necessity at
air. said the young lady, imperiously.
"How much b the farc?n
-Four dollars"
The bright eyes Of the girl took in
with half-saucv, Multiplying glance
the thin face tnrpcd toward her and
then she took out Of her pocket a
dainty little gold-clasped port.mon-
naie, and drew forth crisp new bank
note. Leaning over, Sic touched
Ralph Moreton on the shoulder.
See here, Mr. SOLDIER said she,
Papa gave me this money 10 buy a
lace collar. l can do with 1t MS please
! am going 10 give It to YOU to pay your
| way homeland So"
"Glcuwoodn' sung out the conductor,
| and before Morcton could utter word
| OF thanks the girl had gone out with
! the crowd. But the Sl0.bill was in his
hand, and the touch of her breath yet
| fragrant on his check.
The young soldiers check crimsoned
at thought OF the child's frank kind
ness, aud he would have given great
| deal IL he could have kept the identical
note as souvenir but that eagle-eyed
conductor was waiting to make the
change.
Really" said he, ''luite an episodel
Lucky for you, my man, for the storm
Is fearful"
Moreton made no reply. He took his
! change in silence, but his trembling
hands dropped some of IL on the floor,
and In STOPPING to pick 1t up he saw a
| knot of pink ribbon which had fallen
from the young lady's hair. He had
noticed 1t among the glossy braids and
thought how lovely was the contrast
between it and the beautiful curling
chestnut hair which had deiied braid
and pin TO keep II quite in place.
He bounced upon the bit of ribbon
eagerly, and hid il in the breast-poclSet
of his shabby overcoat. lie might
never see her bright vc;-''.- face again,
hnt at all cents lao had s...--,.......
,,...lh i,rd b>-..i ..vrs,
Then he pulled his cap over his face,
mud sunk back in his corner, ami spoke
20 no one until the train rushed into
the busting depot at the end of his
journey.
His lady mother ana his sister Rosa
were there to meet him, and he was
kissed and caressed and pitied, and
tended until he almost felt himself q
little boy again, and not bearded
hero home from the wars
! And when, seated by his own luNuri.
Gus fireside, Ralph Moreton told the
story of his dcstitution, aud of the lit
tie girls generosity. both Rosa and