The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-04-20

all sucn thoughts away, and went TO
sleep.
The next morning she awoke very
early and heard the thump of her
visitors crutches on the floor down
stairs.
What is he doing?" she thought as
she put on dress suitable for the
long days ride before her.
When she went down she found a
nice breakfast laid out, and lunch
put up for her.
Good morning." said Thorne
Good morning" responded Betty.
She noticed that he was very pale.
It had taken long time to prepare
the simple breakfast; every few min
utes Thorne's strength would give out
and he would have to rest.
After breakfast Betty went to the
stable and saddled their only remain
| ing horse.
Poor Daisy" she murmured, lay
ing her head on the horses neck,
Then she led her to tAe door, got
her lunch, put the message in a secret
pocket in her petticoat, and after
way she was to go, mounted.
/ Bidding goodbye to Thorne, she
/ rode away. Out of sight of the house
/ her courage almost failed her. But
she touched the whip to Daisy's
TANKS and as she rode along the road
her courage soon revived, and before
/ long she was almost enjoying this
] ride in the early morning.
All day she rode, only stopping at
noon to rest, eat her lunch and feed
and rest Daisy, then on again.
She arrived in Philadelphia at
seven o'clock, having been in the sad
die since about six o'clock in the
morning, and riding distance of fifty
miles.
Betty was very tired indeed as she
dismounted at house where Wash
ington had his headquarters. The
soldier on guard stopped her, but
finally told the servant to take her
to General Washington, stating that
she had very important message for
him. The servant went away but
soon returned and then conducted
Betty to the library.
The first thing Betty saw as she
entered the room was the tall. COM
handing figure of General Washing
ton. Then she realized that his blue
eyes were looking at her very kindly;
and then the great general said
We'll, my daughter, what can l do
for your"
Betty was so very tired and nerv-
Gus that she couldn't help breaking
down and crying. General Washing
ton took her hand and gently led her
to a chair.
what is the matter my child?" he
asked, Then Betty told him about
the poor soldier at home, and about
her ride, and delivered her message.
He read the note carefully, then
glanced up at the tired figure of poor
little Betty who, as soon as her head
touched the back Of the chair fell
into a deep sleep
Washington placed her on the sofa
that she might rest more comfortably.
When she awoke the fire burning in
the CRATE was the only light. 1t was
very dark outside. Washington was
sitting by the fire, but turned as
Betty stirred.
You brave girl" he said
Betty ate supper with the general
and then retired to a room over the
library, to which the general himself
conducted her. She went to sleep
with his CHEEKY Good night, my
dear still ringing in her ears.
The next morning Betty started
for home with soldier for an escort
She arrived about seven o'clock.
AS she leaped from her horse her
mother caught her in her arms and
held her tight
my own, my brave little daugh.
teri" she said.
Then Betty saw over her mothers
shoulder her father, uninjured, and
George Thorne waiting to greet her
National Stockman.