The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-11-30

lunge at revolving wheel. caught
two of the iron spokes and braced his
stElwart legs.
IL seemed as though he would be
thrown against the machine beyond
hut no, the wheel stopped with Jerk.
The muscles OF the blacksmith's
arms and chest stood out like whip
cords.
Quick. boys, quick" he cried; Il
can't stan1 this long
He had no need to urge. Already
two workmen had hoisted third to
their shoulders, and he pulled the vic
tim from the wheel, with one arm bad
ly crushed, but alive An
Then the blacksmith let so the WI -
end the machinery started to whirr
and buzz. The men crowded about
him. uttering congratulations.
Well, I'm blest, Joe. You saved
Mike from bein' made into mincemeat
that time. didn't think 1t could be
done. BY love. Joe, I'd like TO have
your muscle"
These and similar compliments were
fired at him as he turned with broad
grin TO the forge.
Directly in his way stood a beautiful
girl with blanched face, her great
brown eyes swimming with tears.
ooh. sir want to say that You are
the bravest and strongest and quickest
man | ever saw. ! cannot thank you
too much was afraid he would be
crushed 10 death,
He flushed to the roots of his hair.
1t was nothing, mss, he said.
ANY Of the men would have done it. :"
That evening Ida went over the
scene with ner father He knew all
about and told her that the rescuer
was Joseph Madern.
"One of the best men we have, he
said warmly. "A thorough mechanic
and an inventor. We keep him at the
forge because there is particular
Fart OF the machine that has TO be
done by hand. and Madern does 1t bet
ter than anybody else. Few men have
the strength and skin combined to do
IT, We pay him as we'll as though he
we're foreman, but have to keep him
at the forge have ordered that he
be handsomely rewarded for his hero
ism today.
Papa, Il want you to invite him to
dinner suddenly said Ida, after some
minutes spent in thought,
"Who?" asked MIR. Norton, looking
UP from Lis paper
MIR. Madern. think it would be
a much nicer way to show approcia-
tion Of his heroism than merely to
give him money"
Mr.. Norton smiled He was not
wholly undemocratic in MS instincts.
but your mother, ne sa.6.
She mad an answer. and the result
was that Joe Maderh found himself
with FACILITATING heart going up the
steps OF me Norton mansion one even
ing.
lie was neatly dressed and bore him
self with dcmeanor that charmed the
girl as mueh as his exhibition OF
strength.
Mrs. Norton abaented herself from
dinner with cold disapproval.
After dirner Miss Norton took her
strange guest TO the hDrary, and was
astonished at the wide knowledge he
| displayed of books and the strong opin
! lens he held on economic topics.
He told her of their workingmens
cub and the discussions they had
you should attend one Of our open
meetings; it would interest you" he
said
q WILL, she replied. and she did
and was still more astounded to neal
him in debate where he stood like q
lion TO fight for his opiaions, using
always tho most forceful language am
displaying the widest reading and in
formation.
She invited him to call, and he die
once Or twice As he was about Il
take his departure en- the second occa
sion he said
Il think this is the last time, Mis-
Norton, that | will see you, and wan
to tell you how thoroughly appreciate
your kindness and how much | hay
enjoyed the evenings have spen
here
THE last time" she repeated, tn
blood rushing to her face 'Wha
dc you meang You are not goin
away?"
NO, hut it is better that | Shout
rot see you. We belong to differen
worlds. They do not mix. The Yer
keenness OF the pleasure | feel in com
ing here warns ne that had bette
rot"
There is only one world for kindre
SPIRITS she said impulsively
30 YOU mean that? DO you Rno'
what you are SAYING" he demandet
coming close to her.