The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1905-06-10

Sceuueu from the cOacn ana We're gain
cred around red coated figure. Flo
, moment the vagabond stopped, afrai,
Of what he might see. Then he wen
; on, and a closer view showed the CIR
with the white veil sitting in the dus
of the road, with the head of the settle
In her lap. The dog was bloody, anC
4 the man who had sat beside her wa,
trying to find his injuries.
AS the vagabond Joined the grouI
the girl looked up and caught the
glance of the steady gray eyes,
you can help him." she said conf
IDENTIFY, and the man who was examin
ing the dog turned to see the reason
for her tone.
II know you can," she said again.
yes" said the vagabond simply.
But the man on his knees was not to
be usurped.
Have you any knowledge Of dogsg'
he inquired.
But the dog answered for him. At
the experienced touch he laid his I'M
hurt paw on the hand of the vagabond
and gave whine of appeal For the
next few minutes the man worked bust
iy, making bandage of handkerchiefs.
TT was the train" the girl explain
ed as he worked 1--WE were coming
back, and we cleared the track all
right, but Barry was following blindly,
poor old fellow, and he was lifted over
into the ditch.
His paw is broken" was the brief
answer as the vagabond proceeded to
set 1t expertly.
The girls face was white, but she
held the dog, although the rest of the
women turned away, and the men look
ed sympathetic.
When 1t was done the vagabond
stood up. IF you Will let me keep him
for awhile will see II there are other
injuries"
There Is no need" said the man
who had questioned his knowledge.
The men up at the house can look aft
er him."
But the girl ignored the interference.
Barry hates most strangers, and hs
likes you You can keep him, please
she said to the man, who stood quietly
before her. his gray eyes on her face,
his old SLOUGH hat in his hand. where
do. you liver"
You will find me there this after
noon, he said, indicating the strip Of |
woodland.
The crowd Of men and women looked
at him cur1ously. He had the accent
Ola gentleman, the picturesqueness OF
gypsy and the eyes of care free con-
queror. Ell
Il will come this evening" promised
the girl as she turned to get into the
coach.
The vagabond bowed, picked I'D the
dog and went up the dusty road.
AS Danforth helped the girl to her
seat ON the coach he said all be dared
say.
To trust your precious Barry to
trampw
Her head had a mutinous tilt which
promised danger.
AT least he is a man"
Deep beneath the laughter In his ewes
there glowed a spark.
And the rest of usY' with wave of
ais hand which included the shouting
nasculines of the crowd.
Are gentlemen"
THANK you. And the differenceY'
she flung out her hands professionally.
her gloves were off, and she wore no
1ngs. Danforth coveted the baroness
# the third finger of her left hand.
Il am not good at defnitions"-she
lesitated-"but-well, God makes the
nan, civilization tho
Gentleman"
The sparks were growing brighter
low
Then they were silent until as they
rove through the big iron gate and up
the porch Danforth made last plea.
Surely you won't let your romantic
impulse take you there this afternoon"
"A woman goeth where she listeth.
IN, don't be tiresome, please"
Il shall go with you"
Il shall go alone"
She was standing ON the top step of s
ne OLD mansion now. The others had
one In. She looked down at him from '
ne superior height and the wind blew 0
ne white veil against the deepened
lid rose Of her cheeks.
He caught her hand.
why will you always seek for novel &
:, Catherine. You know that for your
Ike l would do anything the
ads. II you wished. In faded cordu- g
~
CO. | :
She snatched her hand away quickly, '
ached the door and called back: IT q
n tired of the same frock coats and
e same flowers In the buttonholes of
e men. am tired OF the latest accent
I'd the same old dances. and l am a
&c bit tired Of you. too. Oliver" And e
en- she was gone. IL
Ihat evening she took the trap and
e or the manseryants and drove 20 le
e strip OF green -
She went through the trees ana found ..
EN- by the stream. The yagabond rose 80
greet her, and the dog welcomed her :,