The Washington times., 1901-12-22

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bub. s--f a,
Had Satan loved Beelzebub less. o
Beelzehub Satan, there might have beef
another tale to tell OF young heart
crossed in hopeless Iove. For it wa
from satan's back. with his hand Of
Bcelzebub's bride. that Jim had toll
Helen he loved her; It was seated on al
old log by the wayside, with briGls
thrown over their arms, Satan and Beelze
bub rubbing noses near by. that they hat
passed these first delightful hours OF al
uRannounced engagement; alas. it wa
through Satan and Beelzebub that the!
fell out.
Jim had asked Helen II she would rid
with him that evening at :. and Heller
had said with pleasure, dim" A few
minutes before the appointed hour sh'
stood On the wide veranda inclosing thi
eoloners quarters at Fort Cariin. sh,
leaned against a wooden pillar. In hei
dark. snug fitting riding habit. both arms
raised and clasped above her head. mod
crn Saryatid with clematis for an en-
tablature. lazily dreaming and drinking
in the wild beauty which nature had Sc
lavishly bestowed in this out Of the way
corner Of the world.
The frank and hospitabIe atmosphere
of a Western army post, its unconventior-
al social side. its spirit of camaraderie
were novel to Helen, and charming as
novel But now the sunset gun broke in
har Lo~ sn,r
among the hills above the fort. She
watched the flag glide 1azily down the
staff. The military day was closed. The
officers passed By the coIoners house on
their way from retreat" each with a
pleasant word for the girl on the porch.
You fellows ought not to let that
bright sunbeam get away from the regi-
ment." said one old bachelor to the
youngsters with him. And one of them
replied. tt himself, Never. il heart
full Of love and devotion can keep her
with it," .,..( .s .--..
The cavalry herd came in from the
range. In the lead were Satan ard Beel-
zebub. neck and neck. These two stood
beside each other in stables and drill.
So beautifully did they train together
that the were much sought after fer rid
ing.
Seven O'Clock came and went; jim was
late. thought Helen. Half past seven
rolled by. and still no Jim; q quarter to
eight arrived, and with it Mr.. Robinson,
balancing pair of cars on his shoulder.
"oh. do come Cor a row. Miss Russell.
am going to take Captain and Mrs Blake
ly out, and want you for the fourth. You
surely can't resist moonlight. paddle on
the lake a..
Indeed. shall not try" Helen replied,
piqued at Jims carelessness. please get
me some oars, though. and let me work
my passage"
As the boating party pushed out into
the lake. a hot, dusty young man. with
two horses, rode up to the colonefs gate.
He found Helen gone. Worse still. he
heard her voice singing Venetian gondol
lied as the boat rounded Rocky Point.
At Z O'Clock his striker had saddled the
horses and turned them loose IN the back
yard. The prisoners with the police car.
had entered soon after, and left the gate
open. When Jim came out, booted and
spurred, pulling on his white gauntlets.
he found his steeds quietly grazing lit
tie distance off. Then followed temper
trying game For three quarters of an
hour the young officer approached first
one horse and then the other. just when
he thought his hand was upon the bride.
up would go pair OF heels, and the black
beast would scamped off. Finally Satan
tossed his bride rein over tree: and his
on having succurbed. Beelzebub
followed meckly enough.
The next morning Jim net Helen on the
walk. He waited for her to explain her
absence; she waited for him to explain
his tardiness. A GOODNESS arose. That
afternoon they were to play together in a
tennis tournament; but Jim asked Robih-
son to take his place, exeusing himself on
The plea of unforeseen duties. As he sat
putting his cigar in his den. he heard
Helen's voice ring out gaily from the ten
mis- court, and then and there decided to
ask for three months leave.
The next night was hop night, but
Helen didn't find herself able TO go. Jim.
who was to have been her escort. went
llone. and was so wildly gay that his
friends thought he had taken too much
champagne.
Then Helen made neat little bundle OF
orage caps. brass buttons. shoulder
traps, sword knots, and military pun
cr generally. and sent It to ''Mr. Horton"
n a very short time Miss RUSSELL re-
eiyed a bundle consisting of sofa cush-
on lamp shade. and mantel scarf.
Helen cried and Jim sighed,
md both bemoaned the day they had ever
net.
Il say. Horton, there goes officers
all; what is up?" cried Robinson from !
lis porch. All the officers came hurrying |
o headquarters They found the colonel /
Gated at his desk with an open telegram /
n his hand, and looking somewhat grave.
Gentlemen" he said, 81 have mes
age stating that the Coxeyites have stolen
train at Portland and are trying to run
/ through to St. Paul. We are the first |
Military post en- route. and must capture /
hem. The striking miners have gathered /
q largo numbers at WeIland. the first
tation 10 tho West, and have just been
Informed that the wires have been cut
own between Fort Carlin and there since
he receipt OF this despatch. must es-
ablish communication with the West to
now where the stolen train IS. and where
D endeavor to stop It. a detachment will
e sent to welland Immediately. Does
ny one volunteer for the duty?'
Il do colonel" II was Jim Horton who
poke.
VERY we'll. Lieutenant Horton. 1t is a
angerous detail. The station is held by
-ril-nrn r.hn ara in srnnn thy with tho