The Forrest City times., 1901-12-27

dcTo>s the prairle. "N here are you? Sing out again. I'm coming.'
 The snow was drifted into fantaS- tically-Shaped hills of varying height. but between them the ground lay bare and brown. as II usually did in that locality. when the first heavy snowstorm Of the season was ae- companied by a strong wind. T. was possible to walk around the hiel. drifts with comparative ease. but. on a stormy night, even one acquainted with the country was in danger ef losing his way and peri>hing If ex- posture.
 Jack hung lighted lantern under the roof of his porch. then saIlied forth on his errand of mercy. calling lustily and cheerfully at every step. and soon he was standing beside an old man who was bending over the form If a girl lying Imply against huge snow drift.
 T don't think she is dead" fal- tered the man. whose teeth were chattering almost loo much for speech.
 We'll soon know" replied Jack. lifting the slight form into his arms and leading the way 10 the cabin. Let me know if walk too fast for you."
 Jack placed his burden on The bed and pulled the frozen veil from her face, and then fell on his knees be side her.
 Nellie" he exclaimed. My God. my God, it is Nellie"
 And are you Jack Walworth?" asked the man; but Jack did not hear. He had recovered his self possession and was using all b.s knowledge To restore Nellie 10 con- sciousness, and as he worked he called her all the pretty loverlike names that she had ever heard from his lipS-and they were many. for his was an exceedingly affectionate na- ture. His method of treatment proved most effective. for in re- markedly short period of time Nel- lie was able To drink the coffee he made for her. and To explain her presence in his home.
 We started out 10 find you. Jack" she said, flor I had made np my mind 10 spend New Year with you. This is my Uncle Ben. and he is minister, and when he saw I was determined to come. of course. he de- cided to come. tool"
 What else could do?" murmured the old man, deprecatorily: Nellie is so headstrong. and so-so very un- conventional"
 And as soon as I can stand. Jack" continued Nellie, paying no attention 10 the interruption. he will marry us-that k. if you have no other sweetheart"
 Il told her" interrupted Uncle Ben. that it looked exactly as if she were throwing herself at vou."
 And l told him." answered Nellie. with happy little laugh. that that was exactly what I meant to do. said you had once thrown yourself al me, and that this was the only way l could get even"
 What Jack said in reply would look very silly on paper, but Nellie liked 1t, and Uncle Ben pretended not 10 hear. The good old man was re- lieved. however. when the lovemak- ing was interrupted by a shout from utSide, accompanied by a vigorous demand for assistance. that sent Jack hurrying out once again into the whirling snow.
 A neighbor had found a runaway team that he wished to leave in Jacks barn. for il was too much trouble to lead il through the storm.
 Tt is our team" exclaimed Uncle Ben. We got out To walk. for Nel- lie feared her feet were freezing. and the team got away from us. We tried 10 find it. but the storm in- creased so furiously we couldn't see.-
 The neighbor and his companion