Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-10-06

when you have said just two words.
"Oh. ouicki Do let me go." and she
makes a frantic lunge at the starting
rope. but too late. His daring arm Il
around her now. He can use but one
and that has EMBODIED and drawn hei
close to his breast. The chatter Of the
bell is deafening. "Oh, please, she
murmurs. struggling in vain and glanc'
ing up in his glorified face.
mot until you say, Yes, Carroll.
Now, quick! Winifred, 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" he laughs
low and joyously, and the blond head
bows until the curling mustache is
sweeping her flushed and tear wet cheek.
Ibid you speak, Miss Berrien?'
Eyes, Carroll" A mere whisper.
Louder. please, Miss Berrien." Oh,
what eloquence there is in that one
clasping arm!
''Oh, please, let me gol Yes, yes!
yesi-if l 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
alryInan who calmly steps forth as
though on air and holds out 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 bullying eyes
the boy glares at the round gold piece
in his palm, then at the vanishing lieu
tenant and then into the empty car.
Homeward bound! The horses are al
aboard. The second battalion has steam
ed away. Berrien's men 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 nave accom-
panied them to the train. The conduc-
tor has just reported "All ready, SIR"
TO Major Berrien, who goes back in
and Winifred, clinging to
ler mothers side, peers eagerly over the |
heads of the surrounding throng Hol-
len signals to his better half to come off, |
inless she prefers going back 10 Paw
lee without him, and with much laugh |
er and playful effort 10 keep her aboard,
n which the joyial major is most prom
nent, that popular young matron is
inally lifted from the rear platform.
lr. Ridgeway. who has attached him
elf to Miss Berrien's side. becomes sud
lenly aware that she has disappeared
md returned 10 the interior, also that
,urly Brewster. waving a brown tele-
.raph envelope over his head, has Shout
erred his way into the crowd and is
making for the car. Wants another
oodby word, | suppose. growls Ridge
Tay to himself. in deep disgust, yet
omforted with the thought that the
rain will be off in moment, leaving
brewster behind. Far forward a bell
egins to ring, the steam TO hiss; the
ouplings Of the box cars Jerk and
train; the horses snort and stamp in
leir wooden cages; the motion reaches
le rear Of the train, and the Pullman
APPS forward with sudden start. then
titles into slow, gentle glide along the
olished rails.
Tumble off, Brewster" shouts Ridge
ay in feverish anxiety. You'll be car ,
ed away if you don't
shut up, Ridge, whispers Randolph |
lsympathetically. Hes carried away ,
r good. its you that's left"
why, hellol here's Brewsteri'' Blooms I
e major as he enters the sunshiny car.
hen at last the crowded station has |
ded from view. Thought You were a
dered to Washington. lad? Changed {
'ur mind. Ell? What, Berengariagr
BE quiet, Dick, p" whispers his smil- {
& wife. He hasn't changed his mind. v
either has Winifred.r n
but Holden is not the only one of the v
lwnee party who remains. Sergeant L
lis has furlough to visit Louisville. c
d is to take the train thither. In his h
yalry uniform he was at the station i,
see his comrades safely started, and b
3 last cheers of the troopers were for /,
N as he stood with kindling eve and q
shing cheek. the center of crowd of a
rious citizens. AS the train disappears i,
'und the distant curve Holden touches
shoulder. p
At noon, Ellisg" n
AT noon, sir. is the prompt response:
the sergeant RECEIVERS himself and. "
'1nging to attention. raises his hand in n
ute. Holden smiles. A
4 fancy that's about the last time 81
in be doing that sort of thing" he
. significantly. in
You may rest assured that the i'm Al
lse will remain. doctor. Il is the out a,
I'd sign Of an inward respect that "a
Try day has only served TO strengthen m
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