Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1893-11-04

other.
And Il was inevitable that with the
swiftness Of thought she should compare
him with that other one In the east, with
his boyish face. effeminate manner and su
percilions air OF superiority. 20 whom, In
their college days. she had bound herself
IL startled her. for she had never before
thought him effeminate or superciiious,
and she felt guilty
These thoughts hurried through her brain
as she stood waiting while Bob was endeay
oring 10 discover through the whirling
Wilderness some familiar landmark. Some
how she could not feel very much alarmed
with him by her side after all, notwith,
standing his words She realized now,
however, that she was very cold and very
chest was growing heavier. The wind had
risen again and the snow was beating an.
grily against their faces. as though II
wished to blind them.
Barker was by nature hopeful, persist
emit and pugnacious, with cool. quick
brain in any physical emergency, and with
increasing resistance To increased obsta
cles, but he could scarcely see his hand be.
fore his face. The trail had long since
been obliterated. and he was utterly at
loss what direction 10 take or what to do
except that Miss Chamberlain must be
kept moving, II possible, 10 keep OF that
deathly chill until help should come or the
storm should lift. His own teeth would be
chattering rs hers were but for his indom
liable will. He knew that she relied upon
him and did not realize the danger. But
would II not he better TO impress the truth
upon herr Would she not rise to the
emergency and fight to the bitter endi
Her action mt the moment decided him
instantly. She had wearily sunk upon "A
log and was resting her face upon her
hands He sprang TO her and said with
decision
Miss Chamberlain, you must not give
way like that. You must realize that we
are In great danger and that II we let the
cold benumb us we are lost"
Her pleading answer sent n great throb
Of fear through his heart, for 1t made plain
10 him that she was already under the in
fiuence Of that awful spell which. like the
charming OF the snake. makes the ap
proach OF death seem like dream.
II am not cold now, but so tiredi The
storm will soon be over and they will come
for us. Please wait herer'
Action was needed now. He had his vest
left Without a word he wrenched that
of. lifted her to her feet, unbuttoned the
coat that was around her. took IL of, forced
the vest upon her, not needing the feeble
motion with which she waved IL away
fastened IL, replaced the coat and hurried
her forward through the storm-anywhere
anywhere, he cared not where But they
went only short distance, when she tot
tered, stumbled and almost fell, clasped
her hands convulsively 10 her bosom and
uttered an exclamation OF pain. He put
his arm closer around her, her head dropped
heavily upon his shoulder and her voice
came In a whisper;
II can hardly breathe. | am too weak to
walk Leave me here. and II you can Z get
help, save yourself"
All restraint was gone now. lie pressed
her close to him with both arms and kissed
her again and again.
Leave you, Madge. when brought you
heref Leave all care for on earth'
love you, love you, child God forgive
me for saying so, but can't help IT,"
She drew herself back from him an In.
slant. the color famed again into the white
face, the big eyes looked full into his, then
closed slowly as she put out her arms like
a tired child and was taken back into his
embrace He bent down closer TO catch
the words;
"And I love you, RobertI Surely there
can he no harm in confessing IL now. with
death 80 near. was not sure until this
afternoon. God cannot blame me for tell
ing you so We will both soon be before
him, and he will judge. kiss me goodby
dear. ] am so tiredp
He covered her long, dark eyelashes-hei
cold, blue lYps-her moist hair--her marble
like cheeks and forehead with passionat,
kisses. Her feeble clasp about his neck
strengthened little, and she smiled gently
The swirling snow and the wailing winC
were nothing TO him now. He raised hii
head, and underneath the joyous triumph
in his eyes there was desperate glitter al
as he glanced about him.
! DEATH Who talked Of deathi They
should not die there like rats In hole
Life was sweet To him now. The futur
was bright. She loved him and she wa
his by right. Was there no escape from
/ this biting cold and pitiless suowP II,
would shout. The wild wind swept IL ava,
with a mocking burst OF laughter. 1t WA
like shouting over the sea
His voice was almost gone. II he onl,
had his revolver with him he might max,
himself heard Fooll fool TO leave every
thing behind that would have been useful
Robbins always carried a revolver. Surel,
they would try To signal. Harkl wha
was thati Only the roll OF the dlstan
thunder.
When the storm came up IL was from
the west, and the wind was blowing towart
the lake. Yes, he remembered that Tn,
wind hadn't changed. and all he had :,
do was TO follow IL. Why hadn't h
thought OF this bcfore' There was hop
yeti He would carry heri
He lifted her In his arms aud staggered