The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1905-09-29

tales of the PhTlippi Islands. OF the
great things that had been done during
the American occupation and OF the
many things that were yet to do He
had something to say of the wealth or
virgin material in the country; also he
had something to say Of the trials and
desolatlon.
Obviously, the judge concluded, this
likable chap had experienced the trag-
edy as well as the comedy of life IL
was true he had good, honest laugh
and certain merry way OF saying
things, but, also, in repose there was
stern sadness about the mouth as or
one who has suffered overmuch. The
kindly Judge found himself wishing ne
knew more about him. Perhaps he
was hunting for leader when, as the
twilight was coming on, he remarked;
"Strange a man who's as fond of the
States as you are should have left
them for five years-especlally as you
don't belong to the army"
perhaps twas for the comprehen-
sive reason that ninety-nlne men out
OF hundred do anything-a woman"
"Ah, there was lady in the case|
The young fellows eyes were turned
rather gravely toward the grim, gaunt,
massive skeleton Of departed prowess,
heaped high above st. Gaur.
THAT'S Rhelnfels," volunteered the
Judge. But his companion seemed not
to hear.
"You see," he breathed, half to him
self, II loved her too much to stay, 80
/ determined to bury myself some
where. The Philippines were as good
as any other place"
$50 she was married, then-thats
why you couldn't stayT
"She was married to drunken
wretch who ought to have been horse
whipped all over the states. He gam
bled; he raced; he made her life I'M
bearable."
"How hard that must have been for
you'll And she loved your
The judge spoke with genuine sym
patty. 1t was the sort of night which
induces conference.-the peaceful river,
the little sleepy village, the quiet Gid
ing Of the boat.
"Yes, she loved me. 1t was my
knowledge Of that which in the end
gave me the pluck to tear myself away.
Out there in the Philippines don't
suppose there's been an hour In all
these FIVE years that I've forgotten 1t.
Why"-his firm, manly voice broke a
little-"if l hadn't remembered that
she was still loving me, praying for
me, believing in me, life would not
have been possible, that's all!'
"Where is she nowY asked the Judge
at last, breaking long silence.
shes at Wiesbaden just at present.
She's spending the season there with
her younger sister, who's been perfect
ing herself In music-in Munich.
could tell you tales that would make
even a heart of stone love her-tales of
her devotion to Rose chats her little
sister, Of the sacrifices she has en-
dured, the deprlvations she has under
gone, in order that Rose might have
the very best musical education. Oh
l swear she's woman In million"
The judge noticed-he could not help
but notice-that his young friends deep
chest was swelling deeply with unaf-
fected pride, that his eyes were flash
ing and that a ruddy color had crept
into the brown of his chin. "By Joye,
he's a handsome chapw he commented
to himself
Gale consulted his watch.
"Just think" he said as he slipped
II into his pocket again, "ln few hours
i shall see her! We're due ut Biebrich
at $50, and then Wiesbaden" He
was like boy in his fresh gladness,
But" said the Judge slowly, trying