The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-27
CHAPTER *.
10 the Forest Of the somher shadoMs

QuiCkened when she saw that his spir
its were much brighter and that his
general condition was improved Jer
ry, the honest gratitude bringing
films Of moisture 10 his eyes. held out
both hands when she entered the cell
lie was very weak but there was
strength in his grasp.
Il should have died II you had not
come to me. he said. earnestly. You
saved my life yesterday it,
and the gloom of hopelessness cloudcd
his features-"saved II for them 10
take. All. but | appreciate what you
have done for me. what relief you have
given me. and my last words shall he
OF YOU. ! should like Co call you sis.
ter for your solicitude has been that
~ a sister-that Of one who can share
the suffering OF another You never
can feel sorry for what you have done
for me"
Mono cannot feel sorry" she
exclaimed. unconsciously pressing his
hand as she looked into his eyes: Il
wish | could do more fof you" Her
voice trembled slightly and she swal.
lowed two or three times In her sue
cessful effort to keep back the tears
bat you must bear up" she went on.
The worst may not-cannot come
God in heaven. Il cannot come" she
half cried in tone OF agony. and Jer.
rvs eyes opened wide In surprise
You Will bear up-be brave"
Yes. little sister" he whispered IN
a smile. but the hopelessness in his
eyes told her that he was speaking
only for her: that little word sister"
reached her heart. but II awakened n
new sensation in her bosom-a sensa.
ton that began TO take shape when his
eyes first met hers.
You shall not be put to DEATH" she
whispered. her eyes flashing. You are
too young-too good-too-you must
not die"
At this juncture one OF the officers
came to the cell door and announced
"Senorita, We have just received
word from your father. Gen. Bostos. to
the effect that he will reach this camp
within three days. He will remain al
PandarU with the president n day
longer. He conveys his love 10 you"
My father coming within three
days. she half muttered. with bated
breath. quickly bringing hand to her
mouth. The arrival OF Gen. Bostos
would mark the beginning OF Jerry
Chambers court-martial
For fully two minutes after the mes.
sage-bearer's departure Marina sat In
silence. her brain burning with con
temptation. Jerry simply stared at
her, unable to speak. The announce
ment Of the generals coming shocked
him with its significance.
Wont you smile?" he said. brave
ly. "A smile from you. senori,a-no.
little sister. is better than medicine
TO me-"
She did smile. and with It came a
soft blush.
"Senor-"
Call me Jerry" he interrupted.
1T sounds so much as though we have
known each other a long time. And
besides. II is what a sister would
call me-"
Shall call you Brother jerry"
"No-iust Jerry" said he. and he
pressed her hand slightly.
Capt. Miguel Pilaro was desperately
In love with Marina Bostos. On the
night OF the presidents inaugural ball
AT Pandaro. three years before, she
had rejected his Offer OF marriage. and
although she never had given him the
slightest encouragement. he continued
10 press his suit tactfully and dIplo-
He had kept near her
much OF the time since her arrival al
he camp, and her pronounced interest
IN Jerry Chambers aroused the spirit
IF Jealousy within him, although he
could not bring himself to believe that
her interest in the handsome prisoner
was more than that inspired by her
natural solicitude and pity.
In moment Of his widest jealousy.
after he had heard Marina call the |
prisoner Jerry" he thought: III she
Toes love him, the love will count for
taught. He is 10 die within the week.
md then" But his human nature
checked the thought and he blush ed
or shame.
Under Marlna's care and treatment
Terry improved rapidly. The swelling
n his leg was greatly reduced and the
Inflammation began TO disappear. He
cit that he could stand on the Injured
limb, but Marina would not permit
I'm TO put II to such test.
Gen. Bostos did not arrive at the
amp until two days after the scheduled
line. and on the evening before his
arrival, as Marina was on her way
Jack TO headquarters from Jerry's cell.
he was met in the pathway, lined
m each side with brush growth. by
apt Pilaro.
Marina" said he, your patient is
improving, | trust?"
Senior Chambers is brave man"
he responded. "He is absolutely fear.
ess In the face OF what must certain.
y await him on the morrow. My cap.