The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-02-19

take The case must receive carei u
attention. and withou. delay"
! Then. a. II remembering the little
girls present position Of discomfort, he
said:
but. dear one. must carry You
across these slippery boards, and see
you safe home"
| Taking her up in his strong arms. he
carried Hope safely over the stream
and led her back 70 the farmhouse.
On the threshold he paused, saying.
\ in his che ny way:
Now. Hope. do you run up 70 your
grandfather and tell him he need fear
the troopers no longer. This Is not a
tory household
Hope fastened 10 do his bidding.
the sub-ofIicer Of the troopers TO him.
The troopers bestirred themselves
before the eozy old fireplace, ex-
changed startled glanccs. while there
was vain attempt TO put suspicious
looking jug and several mugs out Of
sight.
The conferences in the hall between
the tall figure in the long cloak and
the sub-ofiicer was short. and the
trooper soon returned to his fellows
I'VE are ordered back to headquarters
house needs to be guarded no longer I"
The tell figure stood majestically
aside. while the men filed out into
the darkness and away toward the
American camp
He seemed lost In thought as he gazed
after the retreating forms Of the SOL
diers, as II his surroundings were en-
tirely forgotten.
Presently there were light steps hur-
rying down the stairs, and little hand
touched his arm softly.
did you send them away?"
Yes, Hope. How is your grand
father?" he asked. coming back from
his reverie.
He seemed much better when told
him Of your kindness to me and what
you had said
There is no cause for further fear,
my child"
"You make me very glad. sir" she
said. returning the pressure Of his
hand If you will only tell Gen.
Washington about my father, know
he must find him innocent ! will love
him always II he saves my father"
He will do all he can for him, and
assure you the promise OF . love such
as little Hope Howell's will cheer the
heart of Gen. Washington through
many dark hours and nights Of gloom
and suffering. before we have seen the
last Of our enemy and complete peace
and liberty are ours God keep you,
little Hope" and he stopped and i'm
printed . tender kiss upon the child's
white brow.
Then he crossed the threshold, said:
Good night" and was gone like tall.
gray phantom down the hillside.
As Hope fastened the door. she said
to herself. with sudden regret:
Isn't he kind? And forgot to ask
his name. and now he's gomez
The next day. Is Hope was trying to
interest her mind in some simple
duties. trooper rode up to
the door and placed letter in her
hands.
Running upstairs to her grandfather.
she cried. joyfully:
Listen. grandfather
And in happy voice she read the
1T was Gen Washington himself
who promised you last night TO do all
he could for your father. His case has
been investigated. and am pleased to
inform you that he is innocent The |
real traitor in camp, jealous Of the
chance Of promotion which hsS come
TO Albert Howell, has been discovered. |
II was this fellow who concealed the |
suspicious paper on your fathers per-
son. and cunningly connived to bring |
about his arrest OF your fathers pro-
motion, which is now sure. will not |
speak. for he will be with You soon |
and will tell you all May the great
of peace and joy rest upon the
farmhouse and its dear in |
mates GEORGE WASHINGTON"
Isn't he good, grandfather" /
"Nobler stroking the nut-brown
.urls
No American ever revercd the mem
Dry Of George Washington more than
title Hope Howell. nor with better
'ause.-A- IL Gibson, in Golden Days