Arizona republican., 1898-03-11
{Continued From Yesterday)

And Saturday evening she came, all most at the same hour at which she first set eyes on that dreary landscape, and wondered what was the name of those far, blue hills. and who those off cers and ladies could be. But this time it was the train from the northeast that bore her in, and itscompanion from the Sunset Route was not there; neither was there a swarm of officers and ladies. There was only one of each "a grave, dignified. soldierly man in undress uniform-a young, pretty, sty- Hshly attired dame at his side. The Pullman came to stop at the platform. the porter sprang out laden with bags and bundles; the conductor stepped off and raised his cap and offered his hand to vision of female charms, a fair, sweet smiling face framed in dainty little cap. The heavy crape veil was thrown back, and the slender, rounded form was decked in somber weeds, yet how gracefully, effectively was it draped. Even Grafton could not fail to note it. No sign of dust and grime of travel was there. The shrouding, pro- tecting veil and duster had been dis carded only just before they reached the station; Annette had slowed them carefully away in the shawl-strap, while her bereaved mistress carefully and skillfully arrayed herself in veil and bonnet that had been boxed through cut the journey. She stepped forth into Harriet's welcoming arms as trim as though she herself had just issued from bandbox, her joy at being once more with such fond friends decorously tempered by the sense of her ever-pres- snt, all-pervading sorrow, and the con- sciousness of her delicate and uncertain health. Only a moment did she allow Herself in Harriet's embrace. No time must be lost in precipitating herself upon the massive and not too eloquently welcoming captain, who held out hand : In his untutored army way. as hands had been extended for the score of years Re had been in service, and not at the Aeight of the shoulder. as hers, after fhe alien mode of the 90's. Into his arrIs she did not throw herself, yet looked she as she meant to look and have kim see her look, and be impressed ac- eordingly- as though such was her sense of his lofty character and her own needs sf some strong arm on which to lean she might even be glad to find shelter there
 There was always something so ap peafIng about Fan," said Mrs. Grafton sometimes, and indeed there was.
 And then the train moved on, and f;rTfton looked Grinly ct the stack of sarzssgas up the platform. while tie sraerty was loading bags. baskets and bundles into the roomy Concord wagon. and the quartermaster's team came rat ting alongside to load up with heavy luggage
 T won't have to see-anybody to- night will I, dearest?" pleaded the widow of her devoted friend, as they bowlee5 away to the post. Il look like a hlee after this dreadful journey. and I'm se si-ed. Oh. do you get soft wa ter here, or is it all this wretched alkalSg7 and she studied her friends already suffering complexion and read her dlswer there. No matter; she had borax aad-other correctives-ina abun- lanee-
 Inspection was all over. The cavalry were all at stables down under the bIuF as they whirled into the great. spreading garrison and went spinning gI> tire roadway in front of officers quarters. The captain lifted both la- dies aut at the gate and assisted An nette' to alight; then, giving brief di- rcctfou to the servant, he raised his caps And now you are at home, Mrs. McI4ane, and l will leave you to Harriet while I go down to my horses awhile" and Fan followed him with swimming syes-
 4How blessed you are, Harriet" she murmured. ''So strong, so noble a mani Ah, I have so needed you-both. I'm so thankful to be here"
 And as they led her beneath the shaded porch, and bright eyes on other porches looked eagerly on, and her own bright, brimming eyes took in the many odd. unfamiliar yet attractive surroundings in this cozy army home. Fan was wondering how she could ever have thought of such life-how it was possible for Harriet to be happy in it. while her hostess was already wor fIering if, after all, she was quite as content and happy as she was before Fanny came.
 CHAPTER VIII.
 4 week went by, and by that time,