The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-05-02

of hisinuation at Marshall Deans
~xpe She was still pondering over
Mrs. ftchcr's stealthy scrutiny of
the ttermaster's team. On these
two bunts, and no other, he was
possH of certain interest in FL.
inorirk-brown eyes. and they were
studt him cooliy, searchingly. as
he d chair near the piano stool,
and Ted himself and met her look
witflbroad, encouraging smile.
TAnd ripple, ripple and trill her
whihgers raced over the keyboard.
"Ibure you know this waltz, ma
jor,1e was saying. "They played
IL btifully At the Point two sum
merko."
IN, yes, it's a charming compost
tionharmipg. though I don't re-
call name just now"
-? why it's one Of Godfrey's-
Thtlda,' don't you know? I'm sure
you hitx, major"
"Ih, used to, yes. / was very
fond . waltz" answered Burleigh,
whdbest effort in that line could re-
suit nothing better than a waddle.
"Buf late years I-I-since my be-
reaSent, have practically with
drai from society" Then, with Ian
guing smile, he added: ~ shall be
tened to reenter the list now" and
thcajor drew his chair nearer by
fulh inch, and prepared to be fur
;he'killing."
''lsie dances divinely," said Miss
Foln. "she simply floats round
roo You should see her waltz with
heprother. Maj. Burleigb. They
mis be waltzing here this very min
utdf he were only home. What
cannve detained him, do you think?"
wish knew" said the quarter
wner slowly. 'It makes those who
ilreah--7his friends, you know, anx-
iotl5n more ways than one, because
the is-er-nothing TO warrant de-
Ia ynothing to-excuse 1t. lie should.
inict, have been at his post, where
bikroop is sorely needed. full four
da ago" and Burleigh looked heavy
wh portent.
Is IL not possible that he has found
sdething along the lower Laramie
soething where his troop is needed
nEh more than here doing stable
gArd?"
How can 10 be possiblc?" said Dur
lgh. The only thing to warrant
10 delay would be Indians, and there
'e none sonth Of the Platte; or horse
sieves. and they hung the last Of
te gang three months ago. Mr.. Dean,
Lnh-regret TO say, Is fonder of fish
sg and hunting than of his legiti-
bate duties, and this, fear, is why
ie is not here 10 welcome his sister,"
The piano went ripping on. but the
brown eyes kept up their steady gaze.
In the deep bass chords now her slen-
der fingers were entangled. Slowly
and thoughtfully the rich melody
swung in the proud waltz rhythm
through the airy room and foated out
upon the summer breeze. A little line
was setting deep between the dark,
arching eyebrows, n symptom Pap
poose's schoolmates had learned to note
as a signal of danger, but Burleigh
knew her not, as yet.
''It Is odd said she, dreamily, that
ut the Point the officers spoke so
highly Of MIR. Dean. and here you
seem TO think so differently Of him.
II IL a deep disappointment to his Sis
ter that he is not here, but do you
know. major. we were saying only
this morning before you came thnt
there was some excellent reason for
his delay, and we'd know II within
another day."
'Oh, ah-cr-of course ! hope SO. !
think, pardon me, that that must be
n messenger from my Office now," for
spurred boot-heels were coming
briskly mp the wooden walk. There
was n bounding step on the piazza, n
ring at the bell. The servant hustled
through the hall and threw open the
door. II was not messenger from
the depot. but n staiwart, sunburnt
man in rough ranch garb, who
whipped of his broad-brimmed hat
and stood abashed within the hall as
he asked for Mr.. Folsom.
And all of sudden over went the
piano stool with a crash. and out into
the hall, joyous. bounding, light as n
fairy, n vision of dark, girlish beauty,
went Pappoose.
"Why, Ned Lannion!" she cried, rs
she seized the swarthy young fellows
hands and shook them up and down.
Don't you know me-Winona that
used TO be? Why, how well you look!
When did you leave the ranch? How
did you leave them? Is Hal here-or
coming?"
1--WE left there early yesterday
mum. They're all well now,
'cept Jake, and he'll come out all
right, but we had close call. A war
party Of Sioux jumped US "Wednesday
afternoon. and they'd got away with
MS but for Lieut.. Dean and his troop.
They come along just In time"
"Nedl" gasped Elinor, "you don't
mean they attacked the ranch?"
"No'me. We was down the Laramie
rounding up horses. There was n
dozen bucks In the party. It's the
first time they've come across in a
year that know of. and they won't
be apt TO try II again. We shot two
Of 'em and the cavalry drove 'em Q
ruaaing fight. 30 hard that they had
10 leave one of their wounded behind
them. He died In q minute. II was"
and then Ned Lannion gulped and
stumbled and chokcd In embarrlss-
ment.
"who WINS ity' demanded Mr.. Fol-
som, his rugged face pale and twitch-
Ing, his eyes full Of anxiety.
"Chaska, sir. You know"
Folsom grippcd him by the shoul-
der. "And Burning Star-did you see
himf Was he thsre7'
"Yes, cir; but thoas boys Of lieut..
Deans gave them laekIn' they'll
never forget. The Sansh n safe - -
a q a. - -. - /.