The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-14

I answered. ana the HLt Na+CuAAA6 AiAA-
was struck again, as she had many
/ times been struck before, with the Pc
+ culiar grace of his 1.-THE, We1l-knlt figure
Il said" he paused in his walk
I close beside her chair and looked down
at the lovely face-'that I would not
marry you until / had made him ac-
+ knowledge that I was worthy OF you
"Jimi" She rose and faced him. the
warm blood rushed to her face and then
/ receded, leaving her creamy skin per-
7 fectly cOlOrless-
do you mean that you care more for
7 Francis feelings than for mine2 She
/ spoke quietly but he could hear the re-
pressicn in her voice. He took her
hands in his.
Dear one. you should know better
than ask me a question like that'-his
soft Scotch voice was very gentle-ebut
surely you do not wish to marry a man
who is tabooed by the head Of your
family2"
Il don't care a rush for the sayings
of the head of my family" she spoke
Mackay smiled. Il don't believe you
do but I must confess am not so in
different; and. after ALL Pamela. there
was some truth in what the Earl said
What did ne say2"' she demanded.
He said I had not proved myself in
any way; that I had simply walked into
the large fortune made by my father,
and that had done nothing to show the
world that I was fit to rank in your po-
sitioa."
And you stood that kind of talk?''
Her clear eyes stared at him in amaze
raent.
Dearest a sensible man does not
quarrel with truth, he answered; be
sides, Pamela. would you not rather
marry man who had done some decent
Of generations Of soldiers in your veins.
and should appreciate courage and
work"
The girl paused. His words found an
echo in her easily stirred nature.
What could you dO2" she asked.
4 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 Z
"Oh. Jim. can't bear it He bent
over her until his lips touched her HAIR.
Darling, VIII you wait for me untn
I win you?" he whispered.
And her answer came clear and ring
ing: Il viii wait for you. if need bs
until DEATH"
There was no doubt in her mind nov
as to her love for him; nothing on earth
mattered, If 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. and at the same time had
spoken of the Drecarious condition o.
the young hero's life
The dispatch told how Maekay had
been sent out in charge of a small partV
of scouts. and how they were surprised
by a company of Beers more than dou-
bic their own number. also how Mack
ay quick PERCEPTION of the situat ton
had saved the lives of all his nary
With a shout to his comrades. he led
the way with a rush to~an adjoining
kopJe; the Beers. surprised at the bril-
hancy Of the dash, hesitated-and were
lost.
The Scottish soldiers gained the izopie
and poured steady stream of fire into
the midst of the enemy, until the Beers
Vavered, and at the last galloped off on
their ponies, many of which We're ride
less
The CHER further commended Jas.
Mackay's conduct in having shieldec the
bodies of two wounded comrades. al
though badly hit himself in the thigh;
he had dragged himself in front of the
unconscious men, and with the endur-
ance of a stole he had continued TO fire
on the enemy until the fight was over.
1T viii mean the Victoria Cross-lf he
lives. Pamela murmured, and then
buried her face in the pillow in a par
OXOsm of terror.
He did live. and in a 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 &C his
best moments, announced his intention
to his mother and sister. THE man is
a hero" he went on, grandIy. "and I
shall be the first to tell him SO: L owe
Aackay some reparation"
Yes, you do. Francis" 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 re-
minded her And the girls heart gave a
throb at the name her lover had won.
Jim was stretched on couch in his
dressing room Wncn Lady Pamela was al
lowed to go to him. and except for his
eyes and his smile she would hardly have
Known him.
Darling he whispered, Il have won
you now Look up. dear one, have
longed so to see you"
.Jim'-her eyes would not meet his
7 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
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-4fthe pigsr' she
with a shout of laughter.-The King.
But suppose" said the eastern girl,
suppose, when you're out alone in the
evening without a chaperon some man
should accOst your"
I'D swat him one" replied the west
/ ern girl, calmly, and that's more than
+ the chaperon could do.''-Chicago Post.