Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-17
By ROBERT AITKEN.
tocpu,<ht. 1897. n. Job. xeBr.de Company,

ranged between them. Ybarra was
brought In between his guards that he
might witness the ceremony and profit
by its significance. And then the bride
came up the aisle on Lord Landguard's
arm. Fin attending her.
On either side. bare headed. bronzed,
erect and soldierly in their worn uni
forms. stood the men who had suffered
so sorely in her defense. as gallant a
guard Of honor as ever graced any we'd
for her as uncomplainingly as had the
comradee whom they had left behind in
the mountains. Without them it would
have gone very Ill with Beatriz. and she
found time to remember that as she
passed between the two motionless ranks.
A GREATNESS stiffness pervaded the sun
lit saloon during the simple service. The
chaplain's tones sounded strangely i'm
pressive. Corbyn made his responses In
clear voice, and even the brides some
everywhere. Che had been dreading that
her INSCRIPTIONS cousin might see fit to
allege some unjust cause or impeachment
against her marriage. but the Tiger looked
on speechless. in oninous quietude.
Whom God hath joined let no man
sunder." said the naval chaplain. solemn
~. and in another moment the service
was over.
by files from the right said Mcclure,
the sergeant. at the head of his men.
and marched forward.
Capt. Corbyn. sor." said he. very husk-
lily. though he strove to speak without
emotion. me an the bhoys here would
wish to shake hands. an'-an' good luck
to we, sor. We'd do 1t all over again
without thinkin' twice. for you-an' for
her.
Corbyn wrung his hand.
you In words. but my wife and will be
In your debt all our lives. II we can ever
repay any part of what we owe each one
Of you. you'll find means to let us know.
We ask this as a last favor Of you"
Beatriz took his rough hand into both of
hers. and. "Sergt. MCGUIRE" said she.
you won't ever hurt US by forgetting
that. will your"
There's no mothers son Of us will for
get you. miss-ma' am" answered Sergt.
Mcclure.
A coast liner called at La Boca that
wife bound for the islands which the
mail steamers connect with all the ends
OF the earth. The other passengers were
much interested in them for they were a
very handsome couple. but they seemed
to prefer the less-frequented parts of the
ship. When she left port and the great
gray yacht In the bay dipped her ensign
as II In farewell. they were leaning over
the ta1rail. looking their last at the
frowning mountain face, which had SO
lately been to them as a prison WALL And
their hearts were very full as they saw
tho far flag flutter down and up. So that
they had nothing to say to each other just
then. but were we'll content to stand there
side by side. hand in hand. until the
frowning mountain face grew golden in
the dim distance.
Those on board the yacht watched the
steamer. sink out Of sight with a feeling
resembling relief. Meggs gave voice to
the general sentiment.
We've spiked the Tigers guns for good
this time" he remarked to Allardyce.
They'll be safely away from the islands
before Landguard lets him loose again.
What's our next move to be? l could
do with little healthy excitement of
some sort. I can't stand too much mo-
notony. and-that's what's the matter
with me-"
you sit tight. Jerry" Challoner recon-
mended. We'll all be back in Manhat-
tan immediately-Landgu esoing to
take the whole OUTFIT north-and we'll get
you a prescription there thatIl uuieten
you down. You're too rambunctious, my
son. That's what's the matter with you. !"
How would week or two in London
suit your complaint" inquired Altar
on two years. Outfits bound for St. Peters
burg. What are your plans. Denny?'
II meant to tell you before. but you've
all been so busy talking" returned
ODare. I'm going to get married and
settle down. I'm going to give up chasins
trouble for the sake Of finding out what
1t looks like. And ia advise you ALL
Allardyce cut him short by clapping him
Justify over the shoulders and Denny. >
said he. you've done we'll. old chap. 1
know you'll be happy. with her. II you