The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

Ia to his aid bit jewels and silver, man and
boy disappeared. together.
Long living in the pine woods brought
Frank Ellery strength of body. His strength
of purpose never left him. To return to Bos-
ton when he was of age: to wait until his
younger brother should be q; then finally to
claim his" own-trese he lived for. And OH
| to see his home again. to see-tut to see!-his
brother Diciie. and his friends! Long had
| the time been; difficult the waiting until at
last hey was starting on his journey home. -
So he stood thinking, and Benny squattsd
again at the fire. thi5 time TO cook food A
slender figure approached them quietly,
drawing near with eager and yet hesitating
steps. Old Benny, always alert, heard the
| Jingle of a silver bell, at the same time that
| the movement near him caught FRANKS eye.
They turned, and then, as they perceived
their visitor, started and stood staring.
| Chapter II. ,-..-
! THE CAPTIVE. ....c
1t was a girl in Indian dress. "a white
girl" Geld they both.
| Benny scanned her carefully. He noted the
embroidered deerskins, the hawksbells and
silver trinkets on her bodice and the elabo-
rately dressed hair; all signs of a family ia
| vorite. Francis looked only at the face
| Fair haired, with a complexion despite the
| sun still clear and rosy, an oval countenance,
| blue eyes from which anxiety looked out a
. sweet and gentle mouth with trembling lip
| these were what he saw, upon undeveloped
| form Of scarce Is.
I'm Alice, sir" she said; s''Alce Tudor %
| Good God!'' he said slowly. you luckless
child!' - ~..' 81, -. IT,. ..s...~ ~.
| Her eyes filled suddenly; but she kept her
gaze upon the young man, saying nothing.
! You live with the Indians?' he asked.
Il live with Aneeb.' . -
'sNot''-he shrunk at the idea-"your hus-
band?'' ~. 80 - r. W.
! He is my father -
...Aneeb?'' queried Benny. ''Aneeb the Pot
tswattamie %
| YES -. .-''" ----', @' ~.
Frank was still staring. Come here he
| said. ... - - 4 Z
| She came closer. He put his hand upon her
shoulder and looked down into her face.
| How long have you been with Aneer?"
Almost year. But first was with some
fWyaIdottes-a, little WHILE
'Anee3 bought you?''- l. 80. p
Yes. He was sorry for me. His daughter
| had lust die1''
Sad. Sadl,' he thought Sadness was in
her face. You are happy?" he asked. you
like this life?"
The tears came again and overfowed Her
composure vanished No she cried "No,
no: Aneeb is good, but Il want my own father
/ Oh, let nle-let ME" Fast crowding scbs
| checked her speech, but for an instant only.
| As the young man gaZed with sympathy he
saw her pressing back emotion. struggling
for seif-cGntrol. In haste she spoke again,
/ rs knowing that her fate depended upon her
4 plain petition. n
Take me with, you she begged.
I Strange voice. with childish sobs ana wo-
I manly appeal sEblmely blended. Strange
I sight, of that barbarisA dress. with the fair
I sirl reminding him of home. Touching it was
20 find that sweet child in the wilderness to
see her so 7nathetiealy pleading, and to him
Il Fierce ind gnation that such "a thing should
De, natural love sfor. all things young and
helpless, nroved strong within him The very
depths Of his emotions stirred.
i Eyes, Alice,'' he cried You shall come =
But Benjy intelposed. Promise nothing
i Frank looked at him, indignant He fell
upon his arms hers clinging gladly
90 Twill be difficult urged the old man
/ Impossible even. What can you do?''
Alice elungg closer at the words Benny was
= right Frank was struck to silence. She felt
4 with tear. Oh =, Oh! You too! You tool!
She left him and stood away
t Alice he asked. have others promised
20 help your
Yes. she said. Her voice was dulled
! "Others
s.W1ll SAnse5 sell you %
NO., she said Others have tried White
men, to save me. Indians, tot
ITO marry you? III.
assYes.,s Is -. .ss{.s e. 5. 4
I rou;l are too young! Too young.' HI
> ,ried