Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-08-11

off. Barton-away off. Jim amt in 1t at
ALL"
That day Rose rode with her father
across the country. and late in the after
noon was returning alone to the ranch
When within two miles of her destina-
ton, she was aroused from a drowsy rev.
erie by a rushing, surging noise that
came suddenly up from behind her like
the Onsweep of a great storm
She listened an instant, glanced back,
then uttered a cry full of terror.
A little distance away she saw great
herd of cattle in full stampede, sweeping
down upon her in one mighty. irresisti
BILE mass.
On over the level prairie the horse
sped, and on, on, in the rear came the
surginy sea of horns.
One mile was thus run and part of an
other. and the girl, bending low over the
horses neck, urged the animal to still
greater speed. while a hope of escape
came to her heart.
But at that instant the horse STUN
bled and fell to its knees, and she was
thrown forward to the ground.
The horse recovered its footing and
sped away
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of wonder, saw the herd almost upon
her. and in a hopeless despair attempted
to run, but with cry of pain she sank
down helpless.
She had sustained sprain and could
not support her weight.
She heard the cattle as they swept up
nearer and nearer over the hard, dry
sod.
Another minute would bring them
upon her,
She shuddered and covered her face
with her hands.
Then she felt a pair of strong arms
about her.
She was lifted up and set upon a
horses back.
a man sprang quickly in front of her
to the saddle, and planting his spurs in
the animals side swept away at full
speed.
There were Il few minutes Of uncer-
tainty, few minutes fraught with ter
ror, alternating with hope and despair.
Then it was over, and amid q wild
shout from the assembled cowsboys the
horse halted at the ranch while the herd
swept by but few yards away.
1t was Deacon Jim who had saved Miss
| Newell's life. and everybody agreed that
he had performed brave deed.
Even Arson and Alb admitted that.
Jim, however, considered his act of
very little consequence except for the re-
suit and he did not like to hear it men,
| toned.
The next morning Miss Rose sent for
Jim, and blushing and trembling he went
| to her room
She was lying ON couch looking more
beautiful than he had ever seen her be-
fore
She thanked him profusely for her res
cue. and showed not only by language
but by her looks how truly grateful she
| was.
| How the deacon ever came to say it no
one could surmise, and even he could
never account for such boldness and au-
| daCltv.
Miss Newell" he said, Ito do you
service is glorious reward of itself To
save your life. believe me, is a privilege
/ worth living for"
Then, blushing Mt his own temerity,
he arose to leave the room. but she held
| out her hand to check him.
| Soon it became noised about that the
deacon and Miss Newell were to be mar
| riCl in 4 few days and that the deacon
was to become half owner of the ranch.
This Information was not pleasant to
Arson and Alb, but bitter as it was they
| mad TO swallow it.
| Il can tell You how it came about"
said old Barton. shes girl of sense,
and it Is not what "A man says or the way
lie looks that takes with her, but it's the
Way he docs, Jim won her by his &C
-. which appealed to her heart, while
,uI chaps tried to win her by your dress
If ITS clothes a girl wants to marry, she
can beat taking you fellows all hollow
by going to IA clnthing store and buying
Il suit"
blamed if don't believe she couldr'
said Arson. Boston Globe.