Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-05

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 fore my future wife, Fraser turned to Marylyn. "Phew But we're important! Listen to him
 Dallas wants to go back to tn
 shack. Can a ordinary everyda,
 trooper look after the finest two-year
 old and the finest team in Dakota
 Not by a long shot! And I'm not go
 ing to let her go alone," soberly, "afte
 what's happened. Can't take any more
 chances"
 Fraser sobered too Nothing to feal
 any more," he said. When Mikes
 men were getting the boat off down
 below they found-him.'
 A moments silence.
 "They think he tried to cross and
 couldn't. There he was, tangled up in
 some willows, poor devil"
 That ought to explain some things
 to the captain" said Lounsbury in a
 low voice.
 "Yes. And it will satisfy the K. O. I'm pretty sure. An officers not to be blamed so much for things going wrong when the traitors practically within the lines. The K. o. himself could have had that fire"
 "Well, Dallas" Lounsbury was cheery again. You and Marylyn own the bend, sure enough"
 There was knock at the door. Then with great show of backing and coughing young Jamieson appeared.
 Frank" said Lounsbury. quit your nonsense and tell us about the other side. Did the scout find anything?"
 Yes, he did answered Jamieson, "and what proves how smart the whole plot was. What do you think? Well, just above where you met that Indian they found an outfit - black blanket and ragged skirt''-
 A quiet fell Dallas turned away to the windows. Lounsbury followed her, comforting.
 Presently he returned, clearing his voice. "They copied Charley's clothes," he said. q guessed that As the h. dian came up to me I spoke. But when he answered I knew-just sec onI too late. He gave me terrible lick, but I caught 1t on my arm and came back with the gun. Don't know how ever reached the shack"
 MT. To peeled in the grove and scampered," said Fraser.
 We saw him." said Marylyn, and | I ran"
 He's the only red that got free"
 "But, all the same. plugged him." declared Lounsbury. And I'll bet he's packing pound of buckshot. Who was it, do you know.?"
 Canada John.'
 Again the door opened and Oliver appeared. He closed the door and waited his hand on the knob
 Jamieson stepped forward. Cap :ain,' he said, with mock injury, these people"-he indicated the oth- .rs-'do not mark the flight of the I don't wonder-it's natural. out I, sir, l. having been asked to breakfast by Mrs. Oliver, do. Isis breakfast ready?"
 Breakfast is ready" Oliver answer d. His voice was unsteady.
 Thank goodness for that.' There was the sound of faint cheer outside. Then some one went rushing D the plank walk before the house. he captain closed the windows I've shall give thanks for many hings today" he said significantly. Fraser started, and his eyelids flut- cred what his face strove to control Whats all that outside?" It was Iarylyn innocently.
 But Oliver gave quick sign, pulling ervously at his mustache. Frank" he began, "a-a friend is omfng home to us this morning" "A-a-ah!' It was near d groan. "Wait-walt." firmly. Give your .lf Il moment to guess. But-guess good" Jamieson moved like a man in pain. You mean-you mean'-- he whisper l. "Oh, captain, I've waited and aited."
 "Bravely-we all know that And lere's reward for you" Behind Jamieson the others were aning forward. hopeful, fearful, in yer of emotions. The cheering outside had grown. ore people were running up the walk children, men. bareheaded women "Jamieson." said the captain, you'll . very calm?' JamiesOn relaxed, faltering forward. I'll try! I'll try" he promised. Lounsbury caught him. Tell him. iver," he begged. The captain turned the knob. took mieson by wrist and led him out rough the entry. Dn the gallery was a second group. whispered. It laughed. It cried. It Dked north to where the road came wn from the landing. Easy now, easy" cautioned Oliver. patted JamiesOn, led him down the IDS and faced him up the line. There. my dear boy" he said. )n the upper edge of the parade Dund the men of B troop were sur lnding some travellers. caps in air. ith their cheers mingled wild shouts. d one of them was singing the lines a song fervent. loud and martial:
 Glory. glory. haIleluiah!
 Glory, glory. halleluiah," Tor a moment. as one who questions
 
 Zed before him. Then he flung up arms and sprang forward with at cry:
 Mother. mother: Alice." lOWn the IIne thav had taIan nm tba