Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-06-22

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us,nrbile Sylvia had raced at full
ni' aver the straight stretch of road be-
F'u ber home and Dawes. She knew
N'.- inrb Of it, by night as we'll as day,
ss ,.ts was fearless. Dawes room was
AI .5p kitchen, and open on to a light
lining shed. She climbed upon this
ID Of the woodpile and tapped gently
!f.st on the window pane, then knocked
'ro loudv and spoke his name.
D.norpi Dave. Wake up! I am here!
Sylvia" -
% heard this eager but subdued call
I'D sat NJ, scarcely believing his ears.
Come down, Dave" she 1, said impera-
When he reached there, having follow
i ba- down the roof, he found that she
S,i lighted lantern and was nervously
..,,nr rhe saddle on his>horse Dick.
agSp me, Dave" she begged, land
hurry, Delight has gone, and you must
Esp father and the boys find herr
r2pq" he said after her, in a hollow
ra,p. reaching mechanically for the bride
rbib she took down from its nail and
hped to him. "Gone, where"
We don't know yet. Oh, Dave, why
don't you hurry faster?
Hegroaned aloud.
Oh Sylvia" the poor fellow almost
ebbed; its no use for me to go now.
You forget ,.r
40, l don't forget" she replied,
30mptly, brushing away the tears that
rolled down over her cheeks, "and she
6sn't forget, either She's only bewitch-
ID with Mr. Redcoat. When she sees
ron. she'll come back, Dave; she, can't
help it. Why, she's known you always!
Oh. how | wish you had believed what l
ud YOU long ago! Here, l can't get this
strap tight enough. There! that's all.
Now, Dave hurry back to our house!
Father will know what to do"
He led the horse out Of the barn and
Sylvia held the bride while he went to
his room to dress more fully. She lean
ed her hot face against the pony's smooth
neck and cried bitterly.
Dave soon returned and leaped into the
saddle, Bending down, he held out his
hand to her.
Up behind me, Sylviaw Then, seeing
her surprise. he smiled for the first time.
Did you think you were to be left be-
hindu he asked.
She placed her foot on his, and with a
light spring, was firmly seated behind
him, holding on to his waist, common
position for the women folks of her day.
Il didn't think of myself at all, she
said in answer. These simple words show
ed Dave more clearly than anything else
had ever done the widely differing natures
Of the two girls.
Timothy Leland had found the hoped
for trace. and was about starting out on
it when Dave rode up. 1t was narrow
through some tall grass be-
hind the barn, leading across a meadow
lot out on to a back road, which, by a
Crcuitous detour, came into the Boston
road mile or more away. After consul
tation it was decided that two of the
four should take this road and two the
highway, meeting at their junction.
Get your pistols, boys" said their
father. briefly.
Dawes heart sank.
I'll go over for Roger" he said, giving
Dick the rein.
Roger was awakened by his headlong
racing. and was at his window by the
TINE he heard Dawes voice. Dressing
hastily, he found his horse already sad
died, and the two were sooon galloping on
10 oyertake Israel Leland. 1t was com
Tort unSpeakable to poor Dave to know
mat Roger, the friend of his whole life,
hiS wiser, better self, was by his side in
ms terrible, trying hour.
The three rode abreast in silence, now
tnd then searching the road for tracks,
occasionally hating to listen intently fol
some sound of voice or hoofbeat which
might locate the runaways. When they
reached the meeting place Harvey was
awaiting them.
We have found clear traces that they
etI this road some distance back and
.urned IN across lots. Father thinks il
'eller that we so on together from that
point"
ny constant use of lanterns and by
sharp outlook they kept on for some dis
aace, sure of the way. At the entrance
u shallow bit of woodland, Rogers Ian
< e! I'm showed to his watchful eye some
,Ahs white lying on the ground. II
proved to be a linen handkerchief, with
lie letters ID. L." embroidered in one
,S'ner' They looked at this mute evil
lenee without comment.
Lei Us press on" Timothy said, after
little; day will soon break. IT'S nc
unusual thing for half a dozen horsemen
y oe going in haste over the highway,
'a% or night. Should they hear us, they
s wi not suspect pursuit as at another
'1 r5, We can safely ride harder"
ney went forward at a quick gallop.
~ me next pause Dave fancied that he
,o~t IN some thick woods on their left q
, n,'S' whinny. 1t was faint. almost
1s.iN' but he was sure of it. Speaking
~ 10 his companions, they drew nearer
va Dent their ears in close attention.
san san 1t came Enthusiastically on the fresh
15o;niaS breeze, which blew coolly against
ueiE flushed faces.
ms Featherfoot's very SELF cried
s.Sel' IN strong excitement. I'D know
~ =, zone among a thousandr'
n II Is likely enough" said his father.
49, .I"Elng come thus far in safety, they
p II wise. perchance. to rest a bit.
..,td not be my way"
were my sister not with them my pis-