Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-01-28

0ODOuN Outs we Jake Jne W0Ole sQudua ONeI 10
the Island tonight"
At this the walls Of the poor girl were almost
despairing
Where is the Captain?" queried the Rector
81 might venture a word"
CLOSED his desk at five O'Clock, sir. Been here
since nine this morning. Probably dining out, sir,
but couldn't say where"
Ginning outl" cried the sister. "and my broth
locked in there, and his mother dyingl And
the girl hes-he's promised to marry"
where do you live, my poor childg' asked the
Rector kindly. Many a case had he heard of
among the rude. the unlettered, the lowest Of
the lowly leaving their families to the bounty
of the nation, while they, with wellined pockets
rode off to the front But this was different
This girl seemed Of finer texture; her face, her
garb, her accent, were all those of better sta
ton in life. "Where is your mother?' he con
cluded.
"3l2 Rvineton street, sir" was The prompt
reply, third floor, front. Oh sir, it was Heav-
on that sent Inc TO you for help. ! can't go
baclS-I can't go back and tell his mother she
can never sec his face again"
"No, no--indecd mol" cried the Rector. "The
government cannot afford to give such pain I'll
90 myself to General Woods office il I don't
find the captain. But first I'll your brother.
Sergeant you'll let me speak with this man, Of
courseW
Certainly, sir If You wish have no orders
against that" the soldiers answer.
Then here, my girl, return at once TO your
mother. Driver. take this young woman to-312,
is it? yes-312 Rivington street, and then re-
turn for me. I'll bring your brother, my child,
never fear. Go and comfort your mother now
GO" and with his own dainty hands the good
Rector aided the grateful, hopeful girl TO her
seat and waved the driver away.
Two minutes later, escorted by corporal. the
recruit in question ushcred into the office.
and the Rector looked at him in surprise. Hum
by-even poorly dressed-the young man had the
face and hands of a scholar rather than those of
the shop. His eyes were fine, bright blue; his
complexion, though pallid was fair; his features
were good and clear cut. He stood nearly six
feet in height. slender and with slight stoop
that told OF the desk. and his voice when he
spoke was soft and moduated. The light of
great hope beamed in his fine face at sight OF the
revered gray head and the snow-white necktic.
Without the rattle of trucks and drays speed
ing hoheward over the cobblcs and the cajoline
words of the policeman, striving to disperse the
inquisitivc populace, prevented talk for a mo-
ment. but presently Recruit Farley had his say.
Trembling with suppressed emotion, he stood and
faced the churchman the first kind and sympa
thetic presence he had met that long and trying
day.
Il ask only to go to my mothers bedside he
said. Surely it is little enough to ask when a
man is going to fight his conntry's battles. IT is
true told the captain yesterday that I all
ready to go. 7 admit that | signed the papers
and received the money, but this fatal seizure
came after-perhaps because left her and
now these heartess men declare | shall not see
her again"
DR.. Ormsby was CT action as we'll as
sentiment. Sergeant" said he. 81 am going at
once to General Wood. We are old friends
know where he is to be found at this minute,
though ! haven't the honor of your captains ac-
quantance. If he should come in. give him
this card, if you please, and say I should not
presume to appeal to the General if | could but
find him. As it is, 1 feel sure he will pardon
me-"
And again the Rector was as good as his word
Before it fairly dark he back at the re-
cruiting office, with an ade-de-camp of the com
handing General and an order that Recruit Far
ley be allowed to go with him under suitable
guard. The sergeant grimly directed corporal
and one man to get their side arms and go with
the gentleman. "When will they bring him
back, SIR" he felt it his duty TO inquire.
TN few hours at most" said DR.. Ormsby
"Thank You very much, sir" he added, with
bow to the aide-de-camp. who, glad to escape,
hurried away, leaving the good Rector Recruit
Farley and the two soldiers to go to Rivington
street.