New-York tribune., 1902-02-16
WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM
THE BOY WHO WANTED To SHOW
BRAVERY RESCUE OF LITTLE GIRL.

BRAVERY RESCUE OF LITTLE GIRL
Sinclair was restless boy when he wasn't
studying hard. playing hard or reading hard
His mother had gone 70 the country TO spend
the day and would not return till the O'Clock
train. fierce storm was bowling outside and
he thought probably she might not come at all
He had been alone before. 50 he did not mind
that very much but he hadn't been out all DAY.
and he was so restless he would just have to 90
for walk. Mother wouldn't mind right after
supper. one room in a second rate boarding
house is rather narrow quarters for a boy used
to a country home. But Sinclair understood
that it was necessary for his mother to econO-
mize closely. and he studied hard at school
that he might soon be ready to earn more money
y take her 70 better quarters. He was the only
man she had
Buttoning up his ulster. he started of INTO
the rain and darkness II seemed to aim that
lis life was very stupid IN comparison with the
lives Of the men he had been reading and study
irg about. He was very fond of history an1
when he Rad OF the deeds Of the great gen
erals and the statesmen who have made Their
own names and the name Of ther country Il
nous. it seemed as II little boy was @'
worth d nickel
Nothing ever happens 10 give a fellow ha''
a chance 70 do anything brave" said Sinclair
To himself. as he tramped along the streaming
sidewalks and muddy streets I wish l had
lived years ago with chance TO fight for M
country.
Just ahead " him ne saw in The in light the
figure Of a boy a little bigger than himself
s.ouching near a fence, and. coming toward him.
some one holding umbrella down 10 resist
the wind He dii not notice The TWO figures
NJ rIlyII
storm was 50 strong. Then what he saw made
his blood almost boil \ slight fran looking IL
tie girl who was trying 20 hold her umbrella.
was grabbed roughly by th- S.ourh-ns HsuTe
uray the railing. and before Sinclair could spring
10 the spot the boy had seized the little grIS
pocketbook. hitting her crUe. blow as ne dI
50. which Knocked her of the curb Al into 'Ae
gutter.
He would like 10 knock the fellow down, Il ne
could catch him. but what would happen % 'He
little sjrle oh. bother. something always
stopped him from being brave sinclair spraas
after him. then hesiJated, and AS The --'-e s'''s
figure lay motiouieSs he let tl- thief 90 anu
turned his attention 20 her
The street was deserted ana I'D one to oe
seen The little girI lay perfectly quiet stunned
10y her fall Sinclair hesiJatsd only u'Ilen~
Picking her up gently, he staggered 1.onS, mop
ing for a policeman. None came Ills ou'de-
was heavy but he did not dare To stop
only some person would come along. suppose
the little girl should Gle. His own home VIZ
only few steps further. and with great dil'-
Guilty he lifted the little girl UP the steps Sn7
opened her eyes. gasped and tried 90 stand Oh
her feet The door opened suddenly. anu d
messenger boy dashed out. not hearing Sinclair
call. but casting a curious glance at the '"'
figures.
With great difficulty he carried the little siH
upstairs. He was afraid 70 call Mrs Gregg
the owner of the house. for she was As sour IS