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/ lost some of his weight? II not it's all
up with him. He never did know how
TO take care Of himself"
Breathless from exertion. she stopped
TO let him answer any one he chose of
her half-dozen questions. He had placed
himself against the fence near her. He
saw that she was eager to hear more of
her idol. With somewhat exaggerated
effort he gratified her.
George is in excellent FORM he re-
piled as a beginner. I've paced him on
the track. and 1 found him in perfect
wind and strength. He spirits like an
old veteran. Next year he'll take all
honors in the intercollegiate meet. This
year he will-but don't whisper It to
others" leaning well over to her side
this year he will. I think. break the
record for a half mile run He
She clapped her hands ecstatically; he
thought she was half inclined to touch
him on the shoulders in true comrade-
ship. But she RETAINED in time, and
reached the climax of her emotion by
saying:
Il know IT! I know it. George al
ways was cut out for a winner. WHY.
last summer he raced with DolIy-that's
my jumper-and he actually held her
even for a quarter of a mile. It was
wonderful. 1 told him he needed Dolly
on the track to pace for him. But he
said that it was my influence. and not
Dolly's. that helped him"
Il don't Wonderland is. I know it. -
She turned 20 glance at him for an
instant. something in the voice attract
ing her; but he was looking the other
way. so that his words apparently had
no double meaning.
I'm going to encourage him in this
race" she added. IF he wins. I'm go
ing TO tell him something that viii
please him He--he wants an answer
to"
She turned away in embarrassment,
suddenly remembering her position.
L must be hunting him up.' She
added weakly. replacing her stop watch.
But II he loses the race his answer
won't be satisfactory" he asked. de-
tanning her a moment with one hand
resting on her arm.
Il didn't say So" she replied saucily.
1T shall be as George wants IL, any
how; but 1 wouldn't tell him so-not for
worlds"
He dropped the arm and relaxed his
muscles.
Not until after the race" he said
slowly. Il wouldn't until then. I think
he'll win-but it doesn't make any diff
ference-he'll have his answer anyway
But it does make a difference
great difference she blazed forth Il
want him TO win; he must If he doesn't
I shall be so mortified that-that-III
never come here again. II will dis
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glib fb on his lips he said with sudden
intake OF breath:
Il thought you were here. and want
ed to meet you"
OH in deep accents. sim moving
away
But George-he's looking for me-"
Then let him look. " he replied ungal-
lantly. Il want TO speak 70 you. George
won the race-and I didn't"
Yes. ] know; but i didn't want him
to do it-that way. I-I-zdidnt under
stand"
You wanted him to wi1-and 1 pinned
that Shaekieton so he could not run for
a cent
-,Bnt he did run welI-he was-in bet
ter form than George. IL saw that
from the first"
he laughed with a measurable appre-
citation Of the acknowledgement
But he lost and that's enough. You
remember your promise2.
What promise?' Indignantly.
The promise given with the rose; I've
come to redeem it
This isn't fair. she interrupted.
You didn't tell me you were Shackle-
ton, and you deceived me-"
But / pinned ShackletOn and mace
George win the race. You'll not deny
that"
You deceived me-" persistentiy.
because that was the only way I
could serve you. II you had known it,
ali would have been up between US.
Now I'm going to ask for my reward"
s'well. what is it," moving away an
other foot until the electric lights shone
full upon her face.
Just a small reward-a very little re-
quest he murmured, embarrassed by
her defiant attitude.
Another rose2 I haven't any. All. a
pink VIII you have one of these2 I'll
give you two II you ask"
mo, not that'-shoving the flower
away impatiently ITS about that an
swer to Georges request-the one you
spoke about-about-'
She looked puzzled; but. her face
Frightening a moment later. she laugh
ed softly and said:
Wei, what about it2.'
You said II might be days or years
before you gave him the answer WIN
you wait, and make it years. or at least
one year2"
Her high-bred. musical laugh sounded
rather discOrdant to his ears, and he
glanced around nervously TO see if 9TH
ers had heard.
Why. yes, II you wish it, I'll wait a
year before giving him mis- answer; but
poor George win be disappOinted-terri-
bly, disappointed.
Shackleton felt his nerves a-quiver:
but he bowed with knighthood courtli-
ness. and murmrred his thanks over
her white hand.
When he Strengthened himself again,
the dusky outlines Of another stood be-
tween them George Sheldon was mute
as statue for moment; then he
spoke, recognizing the two:
Hello, Madge. what's this2-and Won.
Shack Why, / seem to be intruding
Shall 1 go2 l didn't know you two had
met"
NO. don't go. George she urged
We haven't met-that is formally. and
want you TO introduce me TO Mr.
Shackleton in approved form / thnk
I'll learn TO like him"
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ESTHER A DAUGHTER OF ISRAEL Blu WCTORIA GROSS =

stampede upon it. lighted up suddenly
with a dew exaltation
II am quite sure. Last night when
I was praying. still In doubt, before the
great crucihx. / heard a voice from
above saying; Nicolas. you are alb
solved from further prayer and penance
here. Go forth with the maiden you love
and serve me in the world; the joy OF
human hearts singing TO me in grateful
praise is more pleasing TO me than these
grOans and tears and prayers. ] have
created the blue sky and the laughing
seas and the green hills; go forth and
see my works and praise me. F."
The Jewish girl had listened intently.
her face as rapt as his while he spoke.
the fire Of joy glowing in her eyes.
Come then. at once" she murmured
in an ardent whisper, and Nicolas
stepped over the low boundary line into
the hill road now wrapped in darkness.
Before them still glimmered dimly the
white outlines Of the monastery behind
the trees. The man stood motionIess.
gazing at them. the girls hand tightly
clasped in his. and held against his
breast.
THE agony and misery have suffered
behind those walls" he muttered. for
sixteen years
1T is over" murmured the girl
Come away to the hills. We have
no time to lose"
She stopped 20 gather up the objects
in the road.
Il have brought you these things"
she said confusedly. hardly audibly
Change into them quickly, and then
follow me up the road. No 1 will take
all the rest she added. as he took
the bundle Of clothes she gave him. and
stretched out his hand for the other
smaller bundles. Hasten, Nicolas, IL is
so dangerous here"
With this parting entreaty she went
on "a the road carrying the bundles.
After she had gone a little way she
paused and listened. All was quite still:
the stars now showed htfully I'm the
deepening purple OF the sky, a little
breeze blew gently mp from the wilder
ness toward Jerusalem. The girl sat
down by the wall with her back against
II. and her hands clasped round her
knees. Her face had a strange. wonder
ful beauty as she sat waiting. white
skinned and softly nodded. with reso-
lutte dark eyebrows drawn straight
across the calm forehead.
A few moments passed and then
Nicolas approached his flowing priest s
robes were gone; the high straight
black cap OF the order was no longer
on his head; il was bare, and the long
uncut hair. as the Greeks wear II. was
twisted I'm two thick. fair coils round
his head.
Esther sprang up. christening "A broad
sash from her waist
Take this. No. wait let me twist IT
round your head. Yes. so: now II looks
like a Jewish turban. You have the
robe and bat with you? Yes. bring
them: b's7g 4 em." And they hurried
on. fleeing Away from the monastery
Esther knew "A short track across the
hills which. in little while joined the
great main road TO Jericho that de-
scends. down and down, through the
bare. rolling hills OF the wilderness. TO
the fair plain OF the Jordan and the
shores Of the Dead Sea.
For the first few miles they sped on
in silence with clasped hands the night
wind rushing against thei~ faces. aud
no sound coming 70 their ears but the
occasional whine of the hungry hyenas.
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grace George-and me. His father won
every race when he was here-and
George must win. would never feel
the same toward him if he failed"
do you want him 60 win so much p
he asked. ''Then viii help you-that
Is. help George to win
win you? I shall esteem it a favor
"a great favor. You can help him. /
know. Don't let them overtrain him. or
let him get lazy. Just keep him up TO
the MARYLAND make him win"
Yes. I'll make him win. Then,
with a sudden daring. he added: In re-
turn for it you'll tell me when you give
him his answer. I-I-"
She colored crimson. and STROBE away
from him. casting over her shoulder the
parting remark:
Yes. I'll tell you when; but I don't
know yet when 1t will be. 1t may be a
few DAYS or few years"
Under his breath he wickedly said that
he wished it would be years rather than
days.
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n he walked with the graceful sw1n4
Of the golfng girl, and held her
- head with the Doise OF one accus-
toned to scoring. Afar of the
solitary Splinter - the cinder path
noted her thoroughbred style: but he
had no time to psc,se in his monotonous
grind. There was ample time to study
aliuring femininity after the races; for
the present there was urgent need of
hard practice. The swing OF the mus
cles had grown monotonously common
place to him. and the mind was dulled
to a blunt edge watching and directing
them 1t was always so in the final
training heat!
on the second lap around he came
close to the fence where she stood. on
nearer view ne forgot her form, and adj
n,ired the face. eyes. and hair; but she
did not see him. She was actually count
ing OF the seconds elapsIng between two
posts. holding a daintily enameled watch
in a gloved hand. When abreast Of her
she closed It with snap.
George can do better than that" she
rrurmured with little triumphant note
In her voice. not caring apparently
whether he overheard.
Flushed AT the criticism. but amused.
he asked. stopping short TO face her.
"shcldon-ycu mean George Sheldon
.Of course I do. Is there any other
George worth considering
IL was not intended for exaggerated
eject, and he did not smile. She was
certainly devoted to his classmate
II shouldn't like to say It in the pres
enee OF others" he answered slowly
for there are ten Georges in our class
TO dispute IT. I. for one. however will
admit the correctness Of your version
George is a peach
She smiled for the first time "Oh. II
Il Will offend others won't insist, she
REPLIED. But George is such dear
good fellow, and 1 just love to see him
sprint. I came way down here to see
him win this race. and know he's go
ing to- Isn't he nOw?''
George? Yes. George must win it
for there are three IN the race. and any
one Is equal
she cut him short with an impatient
nod OF the head.
Tell me about George-yOu know
which one" she broke forth. Il haven't
seen him yet; it's an age since we met
ever since last vacation. How does he
rum Is he in good form? Is he over
trained2 / always told him that was his
danger He sprints so naturally and
easily II left to himself that he's sure
20 win But sometimes he gets lazy. and
then he needs me to prod him up. That's
why I'm down here. Yes, George is very
lazy, sometimes. Last summer he simply
loafed and idled until he took on more
weight than he could stand. He was
dumpy and clumsy when he left. Has he
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the room where Nicolas awaited her
Solomon trimmed a lamp and a Lam
tern for them and put up some bread
and meat for their journey. his Shout
ders shaking with Inward chuckles as
he did so.
Hiram priest" he repeated to him
self That is 2 joke indeed And Es-
Their. what a quick brain she hasa
true daughter Of Israeli
And Esther was murmHring within TO
Nicolas: Jehovah has saved us; now
let Us hasten down to the sea
The next morning, when the dawn
broke soft and rosy over the fair plain
OF Jericho, the sea that is called the
Dead Sea. yet seems in its glorious
wealth of color and sparkling briliiance
10 be rather the emblem Of life, glowed
and flashed ike a huge sapphire in the
suns rays And at it's calm edge that
reefs the shore without ripple swayed
GENTLY the ship of the pilgrims from the
Jewish colony on the further shore.
Nicolas and Esther sat side by side
watching the pilgrims oars dip quietly
in perfect rhythm as they sang. And
the song OF praise went up through the
golden air. and echoed back 10 the sunny
silent strand vanishing behind them
The King.
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~N HE last flare of the sunset was
falling on the walls OF Jerusalem,
staining them crimson. and food
ing all the enchanting circle Of
the hills that lie round the city with
rosy light. Low down in one of the de-
pressIons. where the long sun rays could
not reach and the olive trees looked
graz I'm the twilight. stood the grim
white monastery OF the Holy Virgin. The
air was sweet and cool here. far from
the pollution Of the city, and the evening
sky stretched calm and radiant above
the purple hills. An unbroken quiet
reigned, and only one thing in the land
scape moved-the figure OF girl ascend
ing swiftly the narrow stony road under
the shadow OF the wall. She seemed
burdened with many things that she was
carrying. and oppressed with some
haunting fear for she looked back fire.
quently, and then pressed on with re-
doubled speed. The stony track brought
he at last to the corner OF the In
closure OF olive trees belonging to the
monastery; Il branched here. one path
leading straight TO the gates of the
building. the other slCrting the olive
wood plantation and then passing on.
out onto the barren hills and open
country toward Jericho. The girl took
the second track. and here, under the
friendly shade Of the sheltering trees.
she walked more erect and easily.
When she reached the farthest corner
OF the plantation she stopped and list
cned. gazing round her: there was no
sound: the light was falling, the hush
deepening
Nicolas she breathed in n clear
whisper. leaning on the low stone plan
tation wall. ARE you there?"
A rustllng OF some long robe against
bushes answered her; the olive branches
were pushed aside and the figure Of "A
Greek priest came from between them.
With n smile u intense JOY on his face
ne leaned overTfle wall and closped the
girls two soft hands in his.
Esther" he whispered back, you
have come? You have decided them
You are ready2'
81 am quite ready answered the
girl. pressing close 10 the wall and lift-
ing her face; the last CLEANS Of gold
flight from the rising ridge 10 the west
touched Il and showed il was very fair
III You are sure 81 IS right; II you have
faith in Jehovah TO lead as.
The priests face. pale and emaeiated
with the rapt look of The visionary
NO~O~~ON0N~NDNONDN~ND~ ON~OO~Oo~NON~NONONON
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tell me-teH me that the other one Is
going to win-bound to win. 1 asked
George about It, and he only nodded
his head sadly.
Now then" with head so close to
his that he trembled a little-"you must
brace George up. 1 can't go down on
the track, but you can. II could,
know 1 would make him win. This
other George-Shackleton horrid name
must not be allowed to win Why,
the family honor is at stake. George
father always won here, and he would
would be so mortihed-and I-I-would
be ready TO cry"
Don't do it here, please" he inter
rupted, promptly.
I'm not going to. I'm game to the
last When you see me cry you'll know
it
Y thought you were made of better
stuff. don't think hose eyes were
made for tears. stnr'-looxing directly
in them-"they would look pretty. and
I'd almost be willing Z"
There's the call for George and the
rest of them Do hurry up and save
the day"
But if / save it. what am 1 to get for
It? It seems to me that you are only
considering George. How about me? Is
there no reward for me if brace George
up?"
.sKTbat can e,i,-a7 -
A sudden strange light entered her
eyes. Shackleton noticed it, but before
she could give expression TO it.. he said:
Give me your colors to wear during
the race-tbat red rose you are wearing.
II viii help me to do my duty"
She mechanically pulled it from her
dress, and said. eagerly:
Yes, I'll give you this. and anything
else you ask for-if-if you can save the
day-if-if you can keep that other
George back Can't you-can't yo,I--''
What. hypnotic him7''
She laughed nervously.
Anything to keep him from winning.
Without him. George is sure to win.
Can't you
What? Trip him, or put tacks in his
shoes. or lame him?"
Again she laughed uneasily.
1T wouldn't be right, l suppose, to do
anything like that" she added, with re-
Elective elaboration IT don't know how
they do such things, but you-yOu do
Never tried my hand at it; hut in an
emergency / might do a little crooked
piece of work
"Oh. Ndon't mean anything crooked.
/ meant something just to"
-
this Shackleton out Of the race. Yes.
! understand"
She gave him look Of frightened but
happy comprehension. In defe nse Of her
position she murmured: us for the
honor of his family-his father. you
know. would be
Yes. 1 understand he answered.
gravely Let me assure you that 1
viii force George to the front. You
watch the race closely, and especially
George ShackletOn. He'll not win-not
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There were three Georges-and an
other-lined up for the track event OF
the day. The other didn't count. for his
name was not George. and one of the
other three was of title consequence
because the race was not his from the
start.
The other two-George Sheldon and
George Shackleton-were classmates and
rivals on the track: but more. they
were classed from the first to run a close
race FOR the half-mile event. Favors
were not equally distributed, for the
undergraduates knew their men and
their possibilities. Swift and sure as an
Arab steed. Shackleton had time and
again shown the speed that was in him.
He had come down to Sheffield with no
reputation for sprinting. and within a
year had made it possible to humble
the old-time favorite Sheldon knew
this better than anyone; but he was
game to the last. In the final test
something might happen. Shackleton
might be out OF sorts, overturned, o.
nervous. More than one favorite com
petitor had gone down at the last mo-
ment from sheer nervousness sort Of
stage fright that caused a laundering
start. And in a half-mile sprint. what
is more important than a good start
Before they lined up Shackleton met
his golfing girl of the cinder path once
more. She came to him in distress just
as he was preparing for the final or
deal
'Listenl There's something in the
wind don't like" she said. with pitt
full attempt az smile. George is all
right. but-but there's another George.
didn't know there was any other
George in the world until today-thas
is. none worth considering But they
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At the Christmas Tree.


They're fixin' fer the Christmas tree.
An hangin' up the holly.
(Old folks lookin' hard at me
They'll never give me MoliyD
I hang around-a sight to see,
Where Other folks are jolly,
with Molly maxim eyes at me,
An me 50 fer from Moliyl
They seem 20 wonder why ] be
So awful melancholy;
IT'S cause they just won't make 70 me
A Christmas gift Of Molly
The mistletoe's above her brow
Her lips az red as holly;
I'm Goin' 10 take her anyhow
An win the world with Molly.
Atlanta Constitution.
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III.

III
OF course. George Shelton won.
shackleton made brave. viEorus start
with him and led down the line FOR
half the distance with a yard between
them Somewhere upon the grand
stand he caught view of a pair OF eyes
gazing intently at him; he hinched 9
little when he passed them. Then. as
II startled by the sight. he apparently
iost control Of his NOV eEnents. for his
course grew erratic ana nervous
Sheidon. in the pink Of condition.
US ssed' gamy. and painting. sprinted
ABREAST OF him. and in another burst
OF strength passed him. There was a
VIA shout from one end of the grand
Stand-cheers. shrieks, and the rum
tude.
Shackleton stumbled forward and an
peared TO regain his lost ground. but IL
was too late. Sheldon crossed the finish
me a full yard ahead Of him When he
tumoled into the arms of his trainer. he
looked back at Shackleton and tried to
gasp:
what was the matter, George? You
had the race from. the start"
lost II at the finish. then. didn't
II Shackleton answered sharply.
Turning away. he left his rivals hap
piness dampened by tie soreness Of his
defeat George takes IL hard Sheldon
murmured. Il almost wish ne had won.
for 1t was miishap or something that
made him stumble so.
There was plenty Of demonstration af-
terward, and the victors in the different
contests were the heroes of the day
Sheldon took his rather gloomily. for
his victory seemed doubtful 10 him: but
the others were not so thoughtful Of
the vanquished.
Somesvhere on the campus that night
Shackleton wandered around nervously
and moodily. He was not in touch with
the spirit of the hour, he was even out
OF sorts with himself and his class
mates. Shack takes his defeat too
much to heart, murmured one oh
he'll recover; leave him TO himself" re-
sponded another.
Somehow the dizzy splendor of bright
d. esses and pretty faces fascinated the
defeated Splinter. and he wandered
from one group TO another TO peer into
eyes that were laughinasIy bright and
intoxicated with pleaGIre. Then he
withdrew to the shade OF the trees and
sighed; he had failed in his search Of
the evening But when the deepest in
his dependency he was the nearest his
hearts desire.
A shadow glanced athwart him. and
started TO move away; but after hasty
recognition he intercepted il. With a
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II / know myeelf II you were a bet
ting man now-i beg pardon. / forgot
myself meant il 1 were a betting
man, I'd stake all l had on George
your George"
Would you? Would you. now2'
All L had-and all that my friends
had. I'm in earnest"
lie crossed himself piOusly; but she
was too absorbed in her anxiety to
laugh.
There goes the bell again" she said.
nervously
Yes; and it's the last one. Good-by!
II take the rose now. and the other
promise later. George viii VIM
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This morning John Stephens. Blank
Howard and Charles Courtney we're
tried before Commissioner Robnett.
charged with the unlawful cutting OF
timber on the public domain OF the
Indian Territory. The case was tried
by Jury and r. A Howard represented
the government. while II. II. Brown
represented the defendants.
After hearing the evidence Judge
Robnett dismissed the case as TO
Howard and Courtney and the jury
returned a verdict OF not guilty as to
stephens.
The United States makes It a mis-.
demeanor for any one TO cut and sell
timber from the public domains OF
the Indian Territory. whether an In.
dian claims the land or not. Il is a
hard matter to get a jury. however
TO convict a man when he has OBJ
tained the consent Of the Indian in
possession.