The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-07-13

mon, then my the littl8y
wonanMwas consciouseso distinct
feeling OF relief when the hedge wat
passed safely a the sharp, Jagged
drop at the other side was cleared In
the animals safe plodding way. She
was settling herself In her saddle with
g determined resolution to be In ait the
death, when she heard sharp, crash
ing sound behind her, and, turning her
head. saw with a feeling of horror fm-
possible to describe thatyfxen had
failed her master, Just AT HI most
critical moment.
The Door beast had caught her hind
legs in the hedge. and although She
made a gallant attempt to right her.
self, 1t was all In vain, and she rolled
over M over, paying for her morn
ing's perversity n bad temper bysa
broken back. And, CourtenaY-
With trembling limbs which would
scarcely support her. Mrs. Courtenay
dismounted and crossed over to where
he was lying, SO still. SO motionless,
that she was alr1osr afraid to lay her
hand upon his heart, to see IL life still
remained with him. Yes, there was an
answering beat, and with q sob OF re-
lief, She raised his hand upon her lap,
crying as she loosened the fastenings
from about his throat:
oh, my darling, my darling, / shall
never forgive myself. It's all my fault
all my fault"
~ VOICE IldQ TGaCnGu MINI
even in his Inconsistencies, he stirred.
uneasily, murmuring. I'm all right,
Gladys" drifting away even as he
spoke into that mysterious land which
is SO near unto death.
But help was at hand. The thud OF
horses hoofs sounded In the distance,
drawing gradually nearer and nearer,
and in a few minutes tender hands
were busy rendering willing as
sistance where 1t was so sorely needed.
With as little delay as possible a doctor
was summoned, n the still uncon-
Sc1ouS man was conveyed to a neigh
broing farm house, where for days he
lay and fought his grim battle with
death.
Conclusion of the brain, DR.. Hender-
son pronounced it, but Courtenay's
splendid constitution and physique
when his wife was worn almost to a
shadow, by her assiduous attentions
and remorseful upbraidings, he opened
his eyes with the full light of reason In
them, and, seeing her there, put out
his hands in a weak uncertain fashion,.
She held them closely in a warm, firm
clasp for a ome or two and as she
laid his face against his, he sank into
a calm dreamless sleep. which told her
that all danger was happily past.
After this his ecovery was rapid, and
one bright morning he was granted per-
ook " 90 iio oSlll PpG
to be his birthday, and after a painful
ly slow journey down stairs, which re-
minded him he was not quite as strong
as he thought, he settled himself, with
his wife's assistance, as comfortably as
possible, upon the breakfast room sofa.
He also found himself reminded of the
fact that he was entering upon another
year Of his life. by various letters and
momentos placed upon the little table
close at hand. Languidly examining
them in turns. he came at last to a
long, narrow cardboard box, with no
address whatever, and, Upon opening
it found to his establishment a dozen
vivid purple ties.
"Why-why, what's this" he began.
and then a glance at his wife's crimson
ing face told him who was the donor.
Gladys, why have you given me
these?" he asked tenderly, as he held
out his arms toward her.
Observation-Disclosures I want you to
wear them" she stammered, shyly, as
she nestled closely to him contentedly
enough, for a most perfect peace and
understanding had reigned between
them ever since he had opened his eyes
to n her pale, anxious face watching
for his return to consciousness.
Il shall never do that, my darling"
he answered, kissing her as he spoke,
but / will keep them for a~lways-they
will serve to remind me of my beast Of
a temper"
And also of my love for you," broke
in his wife. softly raising an April face,
half smiles, half tears. but wholly
happy. "Courtenay, we wo4ft quarrel
ever again, will we?"
mo. sweetheart. Life Is too short to
spoil 1t by needless tiffs and quarrels"
thinking as he spoke Of the illness
which had so nearly parted them.
Yes, Courtenay," answered the little
woman, brightly. We'll agree to differ,
shall wee"
And they did.