The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-11-04

the mad. It was not
merry shipload. although hundreds
were rejoicing in the escape from the
hardships of life in the islands. Gray
don Bansemer was among them, weak
and dlstrustful Of his own future. al.
belt medal of honor and the prospect
of an excellent position were ahead of
him. His discharge was assured He
had served his country briefly. but well,
and he was not loath to rest on his in.
significant laurels and to respect the
memory of the impulse which had
driven him into service. In his heart
he felt that time would make him as
strong as ever. despite the ugly scar In
his side. 1t was question with him,
however. whether time could revive
the ambition that had been smothered
during the first days Of despair. He
looked ahead with keen inquiry. specu.
lating on the uncertain whirl of for
tunes wheel.
Jane was obduracy itself In respect
to his pleadings. A certain light in her
eyes had at last brought conviction to
his soul. He began to fear, with a
mighty pain, that she would not re-
treat from the stand she had taken.
She went ON board with Mrs. Har-
bin and Ethel. There were other
wives on board who had found tenn
porary release from irksome but volun-
tary enlistment. James resignation
from the Red Cross society deprived
her Of the privileges which would have
NaI los 30 NJ ,HsNv,
They were kept separated by the
transports regulations-he was COM
mon soldier, she Of the officers mess.
| The restrictions were cruel and relent-
less. They saw but little Of one an.
other during the thirty days. but their
| thoughts were busy with the days to
come. Graydon grew stronger and
more confident as the ship forged near
err to the Golden Gate, Jane more visit
/ full and resigned to the new purpose
which was to give life another color
ing. IL possible They were but one
day out from San Francisco when he
found the opportunity to converse with
her as she passed through the quarters
| Of the luckless ones.
"Jane, l won't take no for an answer
this time." he whispered eagerly. you
must consent. Do you want to ruin
both Of our lives?"
"Why will you persist, Graydon?
You know l cannot
"You can. Consider me as well as
yourself want you. Isn't that
enough? You can't ask for more love
than | will give. Tomorrow Wen be
on shore. have many things to do
before l am liberty to go my way
Won't yon wait for me? It won't be
long. We can be married in San Fran.
cisco. Mr.. and Mrs. Gable are to meet
you. Tell them. dearest, that you want
to go home with me. The home won't
be in Chicago. but 1t will be home just
the same"
Dear Graydon, | am sorry. | am
heartsick, but cannot, | dare not"
Graydon Banscmer was Il man as
well as lover. He gave utterance to
n perfectly manlike expression. coming
from the bottom of his tried soul:
Its ID nonsense. Jane!' He said
1t so feelingly that she smiled even as
she shook her head and moved away.
"I'll see you tomorrow on shoreg" he
called, repentant and anxious.
"Yesw
The next day they landed, Graydon
waved an anxious farewell to her as
he was hurried of with the lame, the
halt and the blind. He saw David Ca.
Bile and his wife on the pier, and In
spite Of himself he could not repel an
eager, half fearful glance through the
crowd of faces. Although he did not
expect his father to meet him. he
dreaded the thought that he might be
there, after all. To his surprise as he
stood waiting with his comrades he
saw David Gable turn suddenly and
after moments hesitation wave his
hand to him. the utmost friendship IN
his now haggard face. His heart
thumped joyously at this sign of amity,
AS the soldiers moved away Cable
paused and looked after him. grim
though compassionate expression l. his
eyes. He and Jane were ready 10 con
front the customs officers.