The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-03
Reconci|ed by Eliza.

The local train, which mad Deen
speeding out of town at the rate OF
twelve miles an hour, came suddenly
70 standstill with violent recall at
4 level crossing in country lane, and
REYNOLDS, shaken out Of his reverie,
opened the window, quite prepared for
an accident.
But as the view from the window re-
vsaled only an impassive stretch OF
reen he settled back to consider
more important question.
She was friend and neIghbor or
the Potters. There was fair chance
that she might be seen at their house.
since an invitation to see her at her
own home had not been forthcoming.
That ten minutes tiff at the seaside
1t Easter where they met had not In
the least detracted from her charm,
though it had entirely demolished his
welcome, and he would do much to be
near her for week-for that ne could
endure the Potters.
A moment later the little guard
came up to him.
Il beg pardon, mister" he said.
lowering his voice to whisper, "but
you have bag there which looks rs
II 1t might have musical instrument
In t."
"Why, yes," The young fellow an
swered In astoniShment. my banjo"
I. "A banjo! That's lucky! What
tunes can you play: Can You play
Rule, Britannica"
Great scott! Why, yes, ] think so.
But what In tho name Of patience"
Then you are the man we want.
This way, sir, please, and as quick as
you can, If you don't mind. We can't
move the train an inch till she hears
Rule Britannia
"But what
TITS the only thing that will start
her up. We've tried everything else.
Pushing, pulling, everything. She
Hicks on the rails like limpet to
nck. I wouldn't bother you. but
we're five minutes late already. You'll
pc doing everybody good Kindness
n you'll come along and grind one a
good lively Rule, Britannia.
Reynolds caught up his banjo case
md hurried after the official. wonder
ing, as he went, wlrich of them had
gone insane, and whether the attack
would prove to be a permanent soft
eaing Of the brain or merely a tenn
porary alteration.
A number of passengers had left the
uan. They were gathering en- masse
around the portion Of the level cross
Mg which intcrsected the lane.
Now, then, here comes Orpheus
md bis lady!" cried voice in the
epwd.
For q moment the young man
9ared about him with ever increasing
fars for his own mental condition.
lttle by little light broke in upon
Aais brain.
Il A few yards only Of line lay be-
Meen the engine and the level cross
Nack at tho crossing stood the OBJ
sEuction In full view. 1t was small,
sntquated pony. phaeton, drawn by
~, rather, attached to-a rotund
shts mare.
The enimal was neither standing.
4c usual and approved attitude OF
asr kind. nor PROSTATE, as will some
unes happen by accident. She was
u!ling upon her glossy launches. q
eam. almost blase expression 70 her
9oxn-green eyes.
The carriage was occupied by two
vonien. One of them. stout, elderly,
Aalaen-aunt-looking person. was en-
sed In making voluble explanations
delighted crowd. The other,
safi IN white. who leaned back among
0e cushions and laughed, in evident
1Joyment of the situation.
at the sight of the girl Reynolds
.ew back. with a little cry OF aston
aament. under his breath. Then be
& - forward, lifting his hat.
why, Miss Perry! I'm t'emen.
usiy sorry to find you-ahen-de-
scd IN this way. Wat Is the trou.
Can I be Of any asslstancsT" :.