The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-12
A HERO HUNTER.

ssVon't you give me my answer. Daisys''
said handsome Frank Allison pleadingly.
trying to take his pretty little cousins
hand.
s4How persistent you are, Frankl'7 she
exclaimed in some petulances snatching
away the diminutiva white Renber i'm
patiently. III have already told you
would never accept a man Of the ordinary
level az mankind Ill wait until [ meet a
really heroic, noble man-one who would
risk his own life Co save mine. There,
Frank. you have your dnal answer"
But I'd do as much as that Daisy, - he
said earnestly. Il would, indeed, If I only
had the opportunity.
without doubt. sir Though must
say am inclined to disbeHeve your state
nent You arc not Of a heroic make.
Frank, and you ought not TO aspire TO
things you could never perform The idea
Of considering yourself her0l Oh. Mr..
Allison I advise you TO abandon the fool
ISL thought."
Daisy. how can you say SOP" he cried
rsuroachfuIIy. II know am convinced
you are speaking but idle, empty words
Daisy, you know 4 hold greater part Of
your heart than you care to own; en-, my
pretty hero hunterg and his speech ended
in d teasing tone OF voice.
The i1npudent fellow actually enjoyed
the red hush that cri mscned the pinkness
Of her cheeks, the angry flash Of her gray
blue eyes, the sc0rnful curl of her short
upper lip. Daisy Nane was very angry
indeed to all appearances, and her words
confirmed her insulued looks
How dare you. Frank Allisonf'' she
exclaimed How dare you I sayq Hsro
hunter indeedi Very complimentary,
really must acknowledge Thank you,
srl'
Mr. Allison grew instantly penitent, or
perhaps pretended to be- so. His face took
On q sorrowful cast Of expression
Forgive me, Daisy, dear. was beside
myself, love, he murmured with a Ian
gushing glance
Your Daisy dearl Your love, for
sooth Or the indignant damsel said scorn-
fully. ssCn0s and for all, Mr.. Allison,
decline 20 listen TO any more of your en-
dearing epithets. You have belied your
words, sir You are anything but hero,
sir, and consequently you are unworthy Ct
nv hand. p
Frank fred up under this blaze Of scorn-
He drew his fine figure up proudly and
haughtiIy. He smiled as scornfulIy and
spoke as coolly as Miss Nane herself
g Ny heroism has not beon proved as yet.
Miss Vane, that know Of Until you are
certain Of my defects in that quarter
think you would do we'll to reserve your
opinion But I viii not detain you any
longer. Allow me 20 wish you a very
good morning. " he said, with inimitable
politeness of manner. And Of he walked
in fine style, after honoring Daisy with
eourtly bow and naughty smile
IT hope he ia not offended, y she thought
as she pursued her solitary way along the
ver1Ant paRl ca the wide, green field
Though he did behave nonseusicalIy. yet
I do think, after all, he is of a heroic make.
actually wish something would happen
to me and Frank would display his hero
ism, and then it would turn cut all right.
Frank was right when he said he knew he
held a place IN my heart. But unless
something does occur I viii never let him
know I care for him at all Oh, some
thing must happenF' she exclaimed aloud,
and from the depths Of her tender little
heart there dutrered a sigh.
And. would you believe ft, then and
there something did happenr Did you ask
what 1t vas Well, deep, sonorous Grovi
fell On the fresh country air, and Daisy
looked up TO behold an enormous bull only
a few PAGES from her and looking fxedly
at her.
IN a moment she understood the cause
Of this nnweiCoBne encounter She wore
a light wooden shawl OF a vivid scarlet
color, the very hue that arousss all the
6erceness in such an animal
Daisy gave q wild shrek. and turning
around she fed with wonderful feetness
back the way she had come. But quick
as she ran, her speed was nothing com
pared 20 lle EorrlDl6 rate nj which the
huge animal behind her came along. Her
fate seemed inevitable. She paused sec
ond for breath and gave a long, piercing
shrek The next instant she certainly
would have been tossed mercilessly over
the high wall that inclosed a part Of the
field, when-oh, what & blessed relief-he
behefd Frank Allison close beside her
Catching the terrified girl 10 his arms,
he first tore of the scarlet shawl and flung
i6 back at the bull, who, now that he had
the offending color all to himself vented
his fury on the poor little shawl by tear
ing it TO shreds. after which operation he
contsntsd himself by beginning quietly 20
Craze on the green grass.
All danger being past, Frank silently
went on until ulley reached a low stile, and
then he released his fair burden Their
eyes met. Daisy face famed with Grim
son bushes and her pretty lips quivered
softly. Frank put his arm around her
waist and drew the yielding form to him
Daisy, VIII you give me my answer
novf'' he asked
You ara ny hero, Frank, % she whis-
pered slowly.
and you'u &c my wife, darling2"
81 Il be anything you want, Frank, for
I love you and viii acknowledge you TO be
my hero, she said sublnissively.
e B. sweet little hero hunter, you have
found your level at last. So I am your
hero and Frank sealed his words with a
kiss OF uheir Observation-Disclosures