Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-10

now; glad that she had found ont be-
fore it was too late.
She did not even miss Tim when he
failed to call for two evenings, for her
lanticipations were all centered about
the knightly figure on the coal black
charger who spent the entire day rid
ling up and down before her window at
the factory and who always as he rode
igave silent salute.
| The girls were held for a couple of
hours Friday evening to get out a rush
order. and it was late when Sally hur-
Tried home. There was a short cut
through an unsavory portion of the
town, and, unmindful of the leering
glances thrown at her, she hurried
along, intent only upon getting home
to supper as quickly as possible.
She had almost cleared the section
when, withs a shout. young fellow
iurched ont from one of the corner
saloons and threw his arm about her
shoulders. ~
Sally screamed in terror, but the
men standing in the doorways or
llounging on the corner regarded the
scene indulgently. Dago Joe proba-
bly, meant only to kiss the girl. and
|anyhow he was notably quick with a
knife. They We're not minded to make
lit any concern of theirs.
| Sally fought as best she could, but
the leering face approached closer to
hers. and the mans breath beat hot
lily against her cheek Then she heard
the clatter of hoofs, n whoop unmis-
takably Irish. and her assailant went
lreeling across the sidewalk from the
force of a smart blow on the head
from club.
With cry Of relief. Sally sprang to-
ward her rescuer. 1t was her knight.
who. turning the corner. had come
upon the scene and had charged the
Italian with his lance. Now he slipped
loft his horse and finished off the job
with his fists. Only once the knife
flashed. slipping through the coat of
mail and scratching the shoulder Then
the weapon was knocked from the
Italians hand. and he was done up in
approved style until the conveniently
nearsighted policeman interfered out
of pity for the battered wreck.
Then the knight turned 10 Sally. His
flowing hair had fallen in the gutter
along with his glittering helmet, His
flowing mNstachios hung lonesomely
from one corner of his mouth. His eye
brows. too. were sadly askew and
blood stained the shirt of mail over the
shoulder.
Come around to the stable until l
can put me horse up, and I'll take you
home" offered the knight 81 was
afraid You would find out ! was dom
this 'supe' job until could get me old
place back"
rs it You, TIM" gasped Sally.
Sure" was the sheepish reply. "a
fellow offered me So TO advertise his
show for week: | needed some mon
ey 10 take you to the lady telephoners'
ball tomorrow night. and took him
up. thought you was wise when you
threw Kiss to me yesterday
They We're walking toward the stable
as they talked, aud now Tim led his
horse inside. The co2t of mail. made
of cords daubed with aluminium paint
was soon stripped off and the cut
found TO be ;r\ mere scratch, Ia box
stall Tim discarded the remainder OF
his gorgeous outfit and resumed his
own well worn suit.
AS they passed down the street in
the direction of Sally's home she slip
ped her arm through his confidingly.
I'm glad it was you and not Il make
believe knight who rescued me-" she
whispered.
1T was both of u.s." reminded Tim
But | won't be a fake knight arte,
tomorrow. I'm goin' on the traffic pc
lice. The captain likes the way rid.
and can get Inc right through. Now we
can get married in spite of my lcs,n
me job"
"Pm glad of that. too" said Sally
contentedly as sher castle in SpaiI
shrunk to four room fat.
1t invigorates, strengthens and build
up. keeps you in condition, PHYSICAL