The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1899-07-01
"rHANK YoU, CAPT. cHEvERs.'

his own bravery. 1t was a story that thrilled
every one, and when he closed with u SPLEEN
did peroration. which was, IN fact, an apos-
trophe to the American flag, the enthusiasm
of the crowd was unbounded.
As he settled back in the chair he heard
the master of ceremonies announce that,
Miss Wordsworth from the west" would
sing the ''~Star.Spangled Banner"
Capt. Chevers started at the name and
leaned forward as a tell, regal-looking girl
advanced from one end Of the platform and
stood before the people. He could not see
her face, for it was slightly turned away,
and then he settled back as her musical voice
began the national anthem.
The crowd seemed to stand spellbound.
Such singing was a revelation to every one.
who listened; never before had the words of
Keys immortal anthem thrilled them as un-
der the spell OF TINT young girls voice. The
very birds which had been twittering III the
shade-trees paid tribute to her with silence,
and no one stirred until the last word had
died upon her lips.
Then a tumultuous cheer burst forth and
wonderful triumph, Capt. Chevers started
to his feet.
""Tracy-Miss Wordsworth" he ex-
claimed. "What a fool l am, anyhow,"h he
continued, soto voce. IT'S another
Tracy
But the tall girl had turned, and she and
the hero of Manila stood face to face.
IL want to thank you for your singing,
~Tracy-pardon me, Miss Wordsworth"
said the stammering captain. ut was su-
perb, matchless. You used to sing so we'll
at Lostcreek school, you know, when we"
"Thank you, Capt. Chevers, :" interrupted
the girl. She held out her hand. You
don't imagine that I have forgotten those
days, l hopeY
mot at all; but you see 1 did not remain
long at the school and, while I have thought
often Of those happy times, I had quite lost
sight Of you"
The occupants of the platform were now
quitting it, as the song was the last feature
of the programme, and Capt. Chevers es-
corted Miss Wordsworth to the carriage.
81 see you've captured another prisoner,
captain" laughed Jackson, cavalierly.
"Was it an unconditional surrender?"
Both the captain and Tracy blushed and
Harriet automatically came to the rescue
of both by welcoming her friend, Tracy, in
the warmest terms.
ri guess you're glad I added you to the
programme, ell, c~aptain?" the irrepressible
Jackson broke in. "It's a great Fourth for
you, l imagine. Glad you came, Ell? Well,
good day and good luck!!"
In the excitement attendant on the pole
raising Capt. Chovcrs did not participate: ss
Jackson remarked to a friend, he had en-.
barked upon another campaign" and
cousin Harriet" seemed to be furnishing
a good deal of the ammunition.
When the events Of the day were over and
the ~starspangled banner floated from the
top of the tallest liberty pole in Miami
county, Capt. Chcvers drove home, with
Miss Wordsworth as Cousin Harrfet's
guest.
Everything is pleasant at Orchard Knob,
and the reader will not be surprised when he
hears that Tracy Wordsworth has decidedto
prolong her stay'among friends in the east,
nor that Capt. Chevers is looking forward
to a happy future which he dates from the
last glorious Fourth Of July"