The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-08

What could you do?" She asked.
Il have volunteered for the front. and
am going out as one of Lord LOvat's
scouts He held her fast as he told
her and Pamela chung to him with
low moan.
oh Jim. can't bear it," He bent
over her until his lips touched her hair.
Darling. VIII you wait for me until
I win you2' he whispered.
And her answer came clear and ring
ing y will wait for you, if need be,
until death"
There was no doubt in her mind now
as to her love for him; nothing on earth
mattered, II only she did not lose him.
One morning, eighteen months later,
Lady Pamela locked herself in her
room, and wept tears of sorrow and of
joy. The paper crushed in her hand
told her the glorious story of her lovers
heroism, nd at the same time, had
spoken of the precariOus condition of
the young herO's life.
The dispatch told how Mackay had
been sent out in charge of a small party
of scouts. ard how they were surprised
by a company of Beers more than dou-
BILE their own number; also how
Mackay's quick perception of the sit
uation had saved the lives of all his
party. With shout to his comrades,
che led the way with a rush to an adj
joining kopje the Beers, surprised at
the brilliancy of the dash, hesitated-
and were lost.
The SCOTTiSn soldiers gained the kOp-
je. and poured a steady stream of fire
into the midst Of the enemy, until the
Beers wavered, and at last galloped
off on their ponies, many Of which
The CHEZ further commended
James Mackay's conduct in having
shielded the bodies of two wounded
comrades. although badly hit himself
in front of the unconscious men, and
( with the endurance of stole he had
I continued to fire on the enemy until the
! fight was over
TT viii mean the Victoria Cross-f
he lives" Pamela murmured, and then
buried her face in the pillow in
paroXysm of terror.
He did live, and in few weeks he
was sent home a mere wreck of his
handsome. stalwart self.
Il shall meet him at Southampton,
and take him to Aveton Manor" so the
Earl of Aveton, pOmpous even at his
best moments. announced his intention
TO his mother and sister. THE man is
a hero" he went on. grandly, and I
shall be the first to tell him so; I owe
A1ackay some reparation."
Yes you do FRAMES" Lady Pamela
agreed. But for you Jim would never
have been wounded"
MY dear child, but for me Jim would
never have been a hero" her brother
reminded her. And the girls heart gave
a throb at the name her lover had won.
Jim was stretched on a couch in his
dressing room when Lady Pamela was
allowed to go to him, and except for his
eyes and his smile she would hardly
have known him.
Darling" he whispered, II have won
you now. Look up, dear one. I have
longed to see YOU
jim" her eyes would not meet his
II must tell you, and get it off my mind.
Before you left. I did mind about the
the pigs. just a little; but now" She
rested her face on his cOverlet
Mackay's eyes were smiling as he
raised her head until he made her face
him.
But now2" he questioned. You shall
finish your confession"
Her beautiful face was crimson, and
her eyes danced mischievously.
Nov" she said. slowly, Il love-
Jim raised himself eagerly-"the pigs."
she finished. And Jim fell back on his
pillow with a shout Of laughter.-The
King.