Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-06-08

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lhe next morning she awokO very
early and heard the thump Of her
visitors orutches on the floor down
stairs.
What Is he doing?" she thought az
she put on dress suitable for the
long days ride before her.
When she went down she found a
nice breakfast laid out and a lunch
put up for her.
Good morning" said Thorne.
Good morning." responded Betty.
She noticed that he was very pale.
1t had taken u 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
stabls and saddled their only remain.
ing horse.
Poor Daisy" she murmured, lay
ing her head on the horses neck.
Then she led her to the door got
her lunch. put the message In a secret
pocket In her pstticoat. and after
receiving some Instructions as to the
way sha was to go, mounted.
Bidding aoodbys to Thorne, she
rode away, Out of sight Of the house
her courage almost failed her. But
she touched the whip to Daisy'a
tanks and as she rode along the road
her courage soon revived. and before
long she was almost enjoying this
ride In tho early morning.
All day she rode. only stopping at
noon to rest, eat heg 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 a distance of fifty
miles.
Betty was very tired indeed an she
dismounted at house where Wash
ington had his headquarters. The
soldier on guard stopped her. but
finally told the servant 10 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 hrst thing Betty saw ms she
entered the room was the tall. com,
handing figure of General Washing
ton. Then she realized that his blue
eyes were looking ut her very kindly
and then the great general said,
We'll my daughter what can | do
for your"
Betty was so very tired and nerv.
GUS that she couldn't help breahing
down and crying General Washing,
ton took her hand and gently led her
to chair.
ssVUhat q. A. ,...st,. -, ohtta
asked. Then Betty told him about
the poor soldier at home, and about
her ride, and delivered her message,
He rend 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 tho hre burning in
the crate was the only light. II was
very dark outside. Washington was
sitting by the fire. but turned AZ
Betty stirred,
You brave girl" he said
Betty ate supper with the general
and then retired to a room over the
library, 10 which the general himself
conducted her. Nhe went to sleep
with his CHEEKY Good night. my
dear" still ringing in her enps.
The hext morning Betty started
for homo with solder for m escort.
She arrived about seven O'Clock
As she lsaped from her horse her
mother caught her In her nrms and
held her tight.
my own. my brave iitt,s dnugh.
teri" she said
Then Betty saw over her mothers
shoulder her father, uninIgrrd and
George Thorne waiting to erect her
National Stockman.