Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1892-09-01

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II must CO. she pleads, struggling
nard 70 free the hand ne has clasped.
"Oh, do. Mr.. Brewster"
lyon shall: you shall the very instant
you have paid toll, Miss Berrien," he
laughs low. R-r-r-r-r-r- B-r-r-r-r-ringD
I'll put you out on any floor you wish, /
when you have said just two words"
Oh, quick Do let me go.n and she
makes a frantic iunge at the starting
rope, but too late. His daring arm IS
around her now. He can use but one,
and that has enfolded and drawn her
close to his breast. The clatter of the
bell IS deafening. Oh please" she
murmurs, struggling in vain and glanc-
ing up in his glorified face.
Not until you say, Yes, Carroll
Now quick Winifrcd, do you love me,
just little?" No answer. Head bowed
again, and now on the only available
resting place. (B-r r-r- B-r-r-r-r-r- B-r-
r-r-r-ringD Il can't hear,r he laughs
low and joyously, and the blond head
bows until the curling mustache is
did you speak, Miss Berrien:'
"Yes, Carroll" "A mere whisper.
Louder, please, Miss Berrien." Oh,
what eloquence there is in that one
clasping arm.
"Oh, please, let me got Yes, yesl
yesl-if | must" And then the bell
rattles madly, but unavailingly, and for
the instant neither hears. For the in
slant she can speak no more, for the soft,
red lips are sealed.
Two minutes later, as that brightly
lighted car glides down and comes to a
stop at the parlor floor, flushed and
wrathful youth confronts the tall cav
alryman who calmly steps forth as
though on air and holds out a warning
hand
Young man. if ever hear Of you
quitting your post again and allowing
novice to get caught between floors,
you'll get into trouble It's lucky for
you I'm the only one who can tell any
thing about it this time" But the
wrath is gone, and with bulging eyes
the boy glares at tie round gold piece
in his palm, then ut the vanishing lieu
tenant and than into the empty car.
Homeward bound. The horses are all
aboard. The second battalion has steam
ed away. Berrien's nen from the car
windows are answering the cheers of
the crowds Of citizens. assembled to see
them off The ladies, safely ensconced
in the coy interior Of the Pullman, are
saying adieu to the number of friends,
army and civilian, who have accom-
panied them to the train The conduc-
tor has just reported "All ready, sir"
to Major Berrien, who goes back in
command, and Winifred, clinging to
her mothers side, peers eagerly over the
heads of the surrounding throng. Hol-
den signals to his better half to come off,
unless she prefers going back to Paw
nee without him, and with much laugh
ter ami playful effort to keep her aboard,
in which the jovial major is most prom
inent, that popular young. matron is
finally lifted from the rear platform.
Mr.. Ridgeway, who has attached him
self to Miss Berrienis side, becomes sud
denly aware that she has disappeared
and re- ttfncsa ~ the :E.GcrloI. also tifsIt
Curly Brewster, waving brown tele-
graph envelope over his head, has shoul-
dered his way into the crowd and is
making for the car. Wants another
+ goodby word suppose, growls Ridge
way to himself in deep disgust, yet
comforted with the thought that the
train viii be off in moment, leaving
Brewster behind. Far forward bell
begins to ring, the steam to hiss; the
couplings Of the box cars jerk and
strain; the horses snort aud stamp in
their wooden cages: the motion reaches
the rear of the train, and the Pullman
leaps forward with sudden start, then
settles into slow, gentle glide along the
polished rails
\ Tumble off, Brewster!' shouts Ridge
way in feverish anxiety. you'll be car
ried away if you don't"
Shut up. Ridge" whispers Randolph
unsympathetically. -He's carried away
for good. It's you that's left"
''Why, hello! here's Brewster booms
the major as he enters the sunshiny car,
I when at last the crowded station has
faded from view. Thought you were
ordered to Washington, lad? Changed
\ your mind, eli? What, Berengariasn
BE quiet Dick, whispers his smil-
4 ing wife. '.He hasn't changed his mind.
Neither has Winifred
But Holden is not the only one Of the
Pawnee party who remains. Sergeant
Ellis has furlough to visit Louisville,
and is to take the train thither. In his
cavalry uniform lie was at the station
4 to see his comrades safely started, and
the last cheers of the troopers were for
him rs he stood with kindling eye and
flushing check, tue center Of crowd Of
I curious citizens. AS the train disappears
around the distant curve Holden touches
his shoulder.
"At noon, Ellis.n
''At noon. sin. is the prompt response;
and the sergeant RECEIVERS himself and,
sprfnging to attention, raises his hand in
salute. Holden smiles.
Il fancy that's about the last time
you'll be doing that sort of thing" he
says Significantly.
''You may rest assured that the inn
pulse will remain, doctor 1t is the out
ward sign of an inward respect that
every day has only served to tostrengthen.
At noon Holden is at the hotel with d
carriage, and Ellis. transmogritied, de-
cidedly distinguished looking civilian,
steps forth from the vestibule and joins
the doctor
"To Warren Ii. Guthries Office" is
the brief order. and the carriage rolls
rapidly away.
Mrs. Holden IS with Miss Guthrie
now says Holden. after q moments
silence. 'sAs yet she is tc be told moth
ing-as you desire; but should we hear
fayorably as to the commission before
our return to Pawnees" he asked tenta-
lively.
s.No, doctor. If we meet again it
must be as | was. not what this CAM
paign has made me"
.sWhat you have made yourself, mani
Don't talk Of it in that way. The Lord
made you gentleman. You made
yourself soldier"
Ellis smiles.
81 gentleman despite night prowling
and petty larceny
'Well. says Holden, ~that's some-
thing ! leave You to settle with her. Il
seems you only carried ont fair warm
ing, though of course You had no idea
of the ghastly effect it would have. But