The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-06-20

TO father should he come from the 9th.
er side"
mo, Mary" answered Watson. 81
will not go and leave you here"
Whats up?" cried Ed. hurrying TO
the side OF the cutter.
"Oh, Mr.. Simpson, the new bridge
has given way in the center. There
see. il has carried away the lights on
the other end. II father should come
this way, he would drive straight to
death. Mr.. Watson, please hurry! Oh,
dow
Miss Mary" interrupted Ed, "let me
stay here. and you drive round with
Mr.. Watson. 'Tis too cold for you TO
stand here"
"No, no. | would only be an added
burden for the horse. Oh, Why don't
you drive on. Mr. Watson|
There is the light OF rig down at
the second bend" cried Ed excitedly.
pointing across the ravine. Then. with
out another word. he seized the tobog-
gan and rushed for the edge Of the hill
Watson. realizing that time was pre-
cious. whipped up his horse and made
for the old road around the ra vine. The
distance was fully two miles. but the
rig on the other side was fully half n
mile from the bridge. coming slowly.
He might make II.
"You are too late, Watson" yelled
Simpson. stay here with Mary.
will go down the ravine."
Watson was out OF hearing, but Ma
ry Muir took in the situation at
glance.
MIR. Simpson" she called. running
after him, you must not! See! The
wreck has fallen right across the foot
of the slide, and you will rush to your
death. Please don't go that way"
IL must. There is a slight opening
there to the right. and | can make IL in
the moonlight Besides, It's your IA
ther or me. and | can take the chance,
for"-he hesitated n second, then spoke
hurriedly-"Watson will never catch
him in time, but will catch him at the
foot of the first turn II all is well"
Cant we callT she asked appeal
ingly.
mo The wind is too strong from
that direction"
"Then am going with you, Ed"
Ed! She had never called him that
before!
"Mary. dear. 1t might mean your
death. You must not come"
She laid her hand on his arm. 81 an
going. You can steer better with two
on board. And. Ed. | know YOU Will be
more careful II am with you
Very gently and without further par
ley he placed her on the toboggaa in
front of him, then pushed the SLED tG
the brink Of the steep decline.
Hold fast, little one" he said. "and
before we leave He stopped over
her and, raising her white face, kissed
IL tenderly. And then-they were Off.
Like an arrow shot from the bow
they sped over the snowy surface down
to the bottom. Along the level they
dashed for few furlongs, straight
through the only opening I'm the wreck
age OF the bridge. then over the icy
surface OF the creek, on, on up the hill
to the first turn OF the road, then
crash,
Ed was dazed even as he scrambled
20 his feet.
iii, thercr' called n voice. "Sure as
shooting, you've killed that gall
4 sturdy, heavy set man tumbled Ou+
OF a RIG and came running dowD thc
hill.
You idiot, you ought 10 be jailed for
this" sputtered the old fellow in great
excitement, But Ed heard not n word.
He had Mary in his arms when the in
furiated farmer seized him by the
shoulder.
"She is killed, you young idiot, and
I'll see that you hang for II! Give her
TO me, sir. Whose daughter is she,
sirT Then as simpson, recognizing
the voice turned about the old fellow
exclaimed In surprise. IF IL amt
you, simpson. I'll be blamed. al
ways knew you for a venturesome
idiot, And-my God-my Nary
Hush. father. | am not hurt: not
even a bit frightened. And please, Ia
ther, don't abuse Ed that way. You
would be thanking him II you knew
what he risked for mel mean for
you"
Then. catching sight Of Simpsons
face. cut and bleeding. womanlike she
turned from the embrace OF her parent.
threw her arms about her lovers neck
and burst into tears.
"No. sir. he Is not young fool" said
Mr.. Muir emphntically as he drove
home with Fred Watson. having turn
ed his own rig over TO the young cou.
pie. "Confound Il. sir. be is a man
In a thousand. and | am as good
iudee Of men as Mary. SIR
Love nt I1r.t siEht.
His Dog-Are you certain that yoJr
mistress loves my masterl
Her Dog-why. 81 was love az nrst
sight. She pushed me oG the sofa TO
let him sit dcwa.-Dctro.t Free Press.