The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-24

ships sail side by side. Helen was the
taller and the more commanding, but
both walked erect. Helen buoyed by
motive courage. Jaqueline content In tho
possession OF a gift a genius for bending
man TO her will.
They had scarcely left US when the
guerrillas caught sight OF them and stood
looking up In stupid wonder Ginger
Buck and j were staring down upon
them, Ginger's eyes starting out OF his
head. Buck leaning excitedly over the
rampant, I clutching my carbine. ON
went the girls. between the hanking
rocks. out upon "a gentle swell. through
a slight depression. over stones weeds.
brambles. TIL at last they came within
90 yards OF the guerrilla camp. Then
came cheer from the bandits-I knew
not whether triumph OF welcome-and
the girls entered the camp.
What they said what was said 10
them. ! could not hear. 1 could only see.
| Captain Ringold raised his hat and stood
with IL in his hand. He was evidently
| speaking for the men gathered around,
| and all seemed TO be intent on him and
| the girls. Then l saw Helen step a lit
| tie TO the front and all faces were turn
| ed 10 her Occasionally she made ges-
| ture, now turning 10 our little fortress
| now pointing the finger of scorn at the
| guerrillas. as though 10 shame them on
| 10 Influence whatever OF manliness there
| might be in them. She was making them
| long speech. AT least, IL seemed 10 me
who could see, but not hear. At last
there was a cheer The conference was
ended.
Then the littleactress. Jaqueline. was
evidently using her art She would
whisk up to one OF the men. stand be-
fore him in favorite position OF hers,
bent slightly forward. and shake hel
finger In his face. All themen stood
watching her. Occasionally there came
a burst of laughter. yell OF applause. q
clapping OF hands, and I knew that Jack
was carrying her audience.
Then I could see the figures below be-
ginning TO busy themselves about prepar
ations for supper. Helen and Jack took
hold as they had done once before. the
men permitting them TO do the work.
Buck. beside me. chuckled.
What is IL, Buck?"
THAT consarned Jacks goin roun' thar
with the skillet in one han an chawin
somepn shes got I'm the other. Wish
l was thar"
When supper was served, each man
We'd with the others 10 provide for their
guests. Jack was seated on the ground,
her back resting against a tree, a plate
I'm her lap tin cup at her side, evil
IDENTITY making a hearty supper, keeping
the men running back and forth from
the fire, filling her plate or her cup at
every trip
After supper we could see that the con-
ference was resumed between Helen and
the guerrillas. She was evidently argu-
ing with them TO effect a purpose. The
captain had a good deal 10 say. but all
were taking part I'm the debate Then
the girls started for our fort. One OF
the men approached the captain and
shook his fist in his face. The captain
knocked him down. Another started
after the retreating party but was inter
cepted. A general fight ensued, some Of
the men placing themselves between the
others and the girls. who were now com
ing up the HILL quickening their pace at
every step. Cooking my carbine, I ran
down TO join the girls, meeting them
midway between the fort and the guer-
rila camp. First Jack came dashing past
me, wild with terror. her cheeks blanch-
ed. her eyes staring. Helen came on
more slowly. turning occassionaly with
hot cheeks and flashing eye. Below,
among the guerrillas. was a babel
swearing. bowling and shooting-the pro-