The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-10-30

making sure that his revolver was In
<; his pocket, he. stepped into the seat.
1t was upgrade all the way to Green
River, but the tracks were wet
enough to hold the wheels, and How
ard bent 10 his work. He had gained
in health since he had come to the
junction, and no freshman working
to make the eight had ever bent his
back to his work as did Howard For
sythe speeding to the rescue of the
girl he loved. ].
i He was drenched to the skin. and
the driving rain nearly blinded him,
but he fought his way between the
teeth of the half gale that was blow
:ng, and at last the lights of Green
River came into sight and encouraged
him to make final squirt. With /;
rush he drew into the station and
sprang from the bicycle. The station
was dark and apparently deserted.
AS quietly as he could Howard crep1
about the platform, peering into the
windows. He could see no sign of life
and at last he sought to force the
doors in the belief that the robbery
must have been accomplished. He was
Still working upon the lock when i;
heavy hand fell upon his shoulder.
Got ye!' was the triumphant excla
nation. Stole a track velocipede, did
yer? Coin to rob all the stations in
the rain! Well, there's one constable
that knows his duty
Are you the constable?" demanded
Howard. The other flashed his stan
with gesture of pride. and Howard
went on:
II am the operator from the juno
ton. | had Il message from Miss Bay
liss. She telegraphed that She was II
trouble. and came to her assistance
II guess Lottie Rayliss don't have t.
call on the junction for no help while
I'm here was the reioinder. .Lottie
never sent no message like that. That's
too thin a story. young fellow.
But it is true Forsythe persisted
"Force the Goor. and No;, will fad he,
tied to a chair. There have been rob
bers here already"
The constable grinned.
"You want to tell Inc that she's tie(
to chair? l was over to Glen Bay
liss' tonight. Jest came away from
there. Lottie said good night to me
! Come along now
Are you going to take me to the
jail?' Forsythe demanded.
That's what be- was the answer
in uncompromising tones.
will you stop at the Baylisses- on thu
way there?' he begged "It will only
take a moment, and Miss Bayliss will
identify me-"
The constable paused uncertainty
but at last he decided to grant the re
quest. and he led Howard up the trim
walk through the Bayliss garden.
II caught this young fellow trying t,
break into the station. He declared
that Lottie telegraphed him to come
up" he explained to his recent host
Lottie came into the hall at that mo
ment.
A II. did not telegraph for Mr.. For
I sythe." ~ she said coldly. II have no
been in the station all evening""
But you did," persisted Howard
"You telegraphed me that you wer,
bound to a chair in the station ant
that robbers We're preparing to blow
open the safe. would know you
Morse anywhere any time
To the surprise of all Lottie began
to laugh so that she sank down upo,
chair. 1t was some minutes befor,
she could explain. At last her mirtl
4 abated.
Il am teaching my nephew, Ted
telegraphy.' she explained II Dor
rowed some wire from the construc
ton department. and most of it il
strung on the railroad poles. wa.
practicing with him tonight, and sen
that absurd message for fun TIL,
wire must have broken in the storm
and crossed your wire. and that i:
how YOU happened to get it,
| "And it's sell?' he asked ruefully
as he thought of the hard trip
"How did you come up?' she asked
ION the track bicycle" he explained
Through all this storm?"
Howard nodded
You poor boy" she said "You mus
have nearly killed yourself. Father
will take YOU upstairs and give 70,
some dry clothes.
1T would be no use." he reminded
1--WE got to get back again. The limit
ed goes through at and must be re
ported"
But you will take good care of your
/ self when you get back. won't your
she pleaded.
Howard nodded She followed hin
to the door.
Howard she called, as he wa.
turning away. He came back up tn.
steps.
4 Pm going down to see Cousin Jan,
tomorrow afternoon" she said softly
"Pll tell you then how sorry am tina
was cross and hateful the othel
night"
There was a soft sound of meetin.
lips. and then Howard went down thu
walk. The rain still poured in sheets
but he did not notice it. In answerin: