The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-03-21

mind him he turned about and cooked
his rifle, thinking the savages were upon
him; but saw instead the resolCte face
of our hero.
''My dear Norwood he cried, while
large tears rolled down his sunburnt
cheeks, Il never expected to see you
again on earth. What have you done?"
II have slain the leader of the pur-
suit; l have sent him on the eternal
trail that no warrior ever retraced."
You have done well; the next half
hour will decide this question of life
or DEATH" returned Kenton.
Il know it: now lean on me, and we
will battle them yet. Here is brook;
we will walk in tit may break the
trail
BY Norwood's help Kenton was able
to proceed. They doubled on their own
tracks they changed their direction
many times; and when the sun was an
hour high, no sound of pursuit could
be heard, and they began to hope that
the savages were at fault, or had aban-
doned the enterprise altogether.
1t was now imperatively necessary
that Kenton should rest. While looking
for a place suitable to that object, they
discovered an Indian lodge, which proved
to be uninhabted. OF this they imme-
diately took possession. To the sur
prise of both parties, they perceived that
a fire had recently been kindled there,
and several articles of comfort were left,
among which were pieces of venison,
mats, few undressed deerskins, etc.
Allan hailed this discovery as a sin.
a.
ly set himself at work to minister prop
erly to the wants of his friend. He
dressed his wound as well as he could
searched for a spring, brought him COO
and refreshing water, and then arranged
the mats and deerskins, and prevailed
upon him to lie down and recruit his ex.
hausted energies.
Kenton complied, making efforts dur.
ing the time to induce Norwood to leave
him there, and put safer distance be.
tween himself and the Indians, who
might possibly be Oh their trail.
Our hero was of course deaf to these
suggestions; and in a short time haS
the pleasure of seeing his comrade sinh
into a deep and tranquil sleep. He Their
kindled fire and moving about softly
commenced cooking as well as the casl
would admit, some of the venison ~
providentially provided.
While Allan was engaged in this man
ner, human figure darkened the lodg'
door. The unexpected visitor was an
Indian maiden. When she beheld our
| hero, she drew back with an exclama.
ton of surprise.
Come in,' said Allan, perceiving sh,
| was in doubt.
What does the pale face seek hereW
| she asked, with a dignified air.
Il don't know that it would be proper
to make you my confidante," replied
| Allan, with smile.
Confidence sometimes makes friends
| added the Indian girl, in excellent Eng
| lish, though somewhat loftily.
Il know it, daughter of the red man.
answered Norwood. "Are any of your
people with your
Il am alone; are you afraid?" replied
the maiden
Not of you, certainly" said Norwood
with a smile.
why are you so near our villageY
| inquired Starlight.
"A young maiden has dsappeare,
| from the station on the Kentucky riv
| er," rejoined our hero, resolving to trus
| her with the object Of his mission.
such things often happen; but VIII
| do you seek her in this direction? ID
| you lay this new sin at the door of tn
Cherokee? Is the red face always a
fault? Did the Great Spirit make then
nation of thieves?'
L sol
which is lost in all places where Their.
is possibility of its being found. Il
| it not SOP
| Know that the White Cloud is safe;
she will return again to Boonesborough
| before the next moon. Go back and tell
her friends So"
| What strange thing is this you say 2"
cried Allan.
Am l speaking to the winds, that
| you do not understand? Are my words
SO idle that they do not interest you? I
| said that the white maiden was safe"
rejoined Starlight.
Where is she? Let me see her-let
me speak to her!" cried Allan.
| What is White Cloud to your asked
Starlight. coldly, looking steadily at
| Allan.
"Oh, she is much! / think of her and
dream of her!' exclaimed Norwood.
And does she dream of your" resum.
| ed Starlight, in the same tone.
ALAS, no! She does not even know
me. / am impatient to know more. II
you really speak truly, lead me to Ro.
| salthe," added Norwood.
Il should lead you to your death.
You would never return to the great
fort to say that the pale maiden lives"
| returned Starlight, emphatically.
'Rosalthe Is captive among your peo-
| ple--how, then, can she be safe?' ask.
! ed the young man.
THAT is known to me and not to
| you. l will tell no more" said Star.
| Light