The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-03

sank as. she saw that the cold trade
wind was sucking her down between
the hills and carrying her toward the
entrance faster than she could row
across. She had the wind and tide
against her, as the tide was now ebbing
fast and the fiat bottomed boat offered
no resistance. She saw herself drift
ing toward the jagged rocks in spite
of her frantic efforts Then one of the
thole pins broke off short. The shock
jerked the oar from her hand, and it
went floating off. Before she could
make an attempt to scull the boat with
the other oar she was on the rocks.
In the meantime, and in very short
time altogether, Mildred had seen the
young woman> coming and knew that
rescue was at hand. But why was it
not Malcolm?
She saw the thole pin break and oar
go floating away. The cattle were
humping against the old house, making
1t tremble now. Then she saw the
frail boat heading toward the rocks
helplessly. She forgot the below
ing Of the cattle and squeezed
through the door, which opened facing
the beach, while the hurtling mass of
beef was against the side. Down to
the beach in three feet steps, and
along to the end Of the point Of rocks,
hundred yards away, and into the
foaming water up to her shoulders,
braced against the rocks behind her,
went Mildred, while the helpless boat
came swiftly along broadside. Mildred
seized the outstretched arms Of the
rescuer while the empty boat went
whirling away. .a, s..v II
The two girls struggled up toward
the safer beach, but they dared not go
completely out Of the shelter Of the
rocks, as the cattle-were still crowding
up against the house and then, bel
lowing, plunging on up the hill to the
bluff, where they were pushed over
by those behind.
"How dared you try to cross in that
little boat?" chartered Mildred as she
tried to talk
II understand boats; but it is differ
ent where you know the shore and
winds and tides. Was it you who
raised that fagY .-.
Eyes," replied Mildred. "Was there
| no man to take your placer
II know no one but Malcolm Bur-
chard, and he was away looking for
you"
"Oh," said Mildred, and the water
grew less chilly. The two girls held
each other closely. Mabel continued:
II am a teacher, and came out here
! to rest. 1 am going to be married in
the fall to Malcolm's brother"
II am 50 glad" said Mildred, melt
ing completely. II am so glad for you.
But what is the matter over thereW
"Somebody is coming to save u.s."
said Mildred, while Miss Aldrich re-
piled that there was no other boat.
"See" cried Mildred. .'"That's Nal
colin, and he is going to swim! He
will be drownedv' ~ 49, s. :
"He is strong and swims well.'
And then they held to each other
and watched with strained eyes for
Malcolm until he reached the shore.
Just then three herders came galloping
like mad, trying to save the rest Of the
cattle, and in few minutes they had
turned the herd. What Miller &
Lux's herdsmen said would fill vol
/ ume, but as soon as they saw the two
girls they became all gentleness and in
vited them to the ranch to get some
dry clothes. -
One of them conflded to Miss Aldrich
that it was tempting Providence to
wear red dress among Texas steers.
While he was saying this Malcolm,
the dripping hero, whispered: -.~
mildred, why did you go off and get
into such danger2 You need some one
to take care Of you, and, dear, want
to be that one. See, here is the ring
which will make you my wife"
II will think it over"
you'll say yes right now. I've been
| reading the Declaration Of 1ndepend-
ence today and find Pve. right to the
pursuit Of happiness, and that is what
you mean for me-" 49,, =
Then he took the cold hand, tasting
yet Of salt water, and put the ring on,
and Mildred did not look angry as he
kissed it. .-.- H.
The three herders after looking over
the cliff held consultation. One said
! that he had always had laundering
after Australia and guessed he'd go,
and the second said he thought he
would do well in the mines. The third
| said: ID
II guess I'll stop. What the main
guys will say to us don't know, but
do know they won't stop swearing
from this Fourth Of July till Christ
mas. can stand it If they can. Say
| beef will be awful cheap for week
or two in Frisco, eh?''
| Our Flag.
The flag Of our country is not simply
| piece Of bunting, which can be pur
chased for few dimes in the nearest