The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-14

without an instants hesitation plunged into the seeth
ing g, waters. i ....o- r,;..,... -...,.s
chung ranticaly TO his floating name, and together
they started. 8
long, continuous galop and Elizabeth feared that the
cold plunge in his heated state might produce paraly
sis; but he swan strongly and confidently, evadng
with skill the logs and other heavy objects that
coursed swiftly the racing tide. Once Elizabeth,
forgetting herself nearly lost her holda little cradle
empty, and still rocking softly in the tumbling waves,
swept by and after that she noted again and again
many evidences of desolated homes Thoroughly
nerved at last she closed her eyes and clngng closely
trusted to Terry's strength and sagacty.
Presently she realized that he swan more feebly.
The strong, propelling motion grew slower and more
wearied and she ventured to her eyes for in
slant
The tide had carried them almost to the trestle
where logs and debris of all sorts piled in mex
tricabe confusion If Terry caught in that dread
full chaos there would be possible chance for either
Of them Could he hold his and keep out of it?
Her eyes closed again, and her lips moved prayer
would do without her Ted would go back to school
in time, of course and in way he would forget but
father-l No, she could not think what he would do
or how he would get along without her. They
had always been so necessary each other, she and
her father. That why she had never gone away
to school like Ted; her father could not her and
so he had kept her home and taught her himself, and
ever since those happy days when the pretty young
mother had gone she had been sweetheart and tyran
alike to him. as he often said; but now--
She wondered whether they could manage to get
ashore after all But seemed hopeless and she closed
her eyes in dread
A sudden tenseness-a hrmness in the muscles
beneath her-made her sit up sharply and open her
eyes again. Terry tysadsng bottom!
Her dependency gone in a FASH and her plan
of action instantly decided upon. She had been on
Terrys back long enough, and when he reached land
again she would slide off
IT might be bit lonely for her for while, but
sooner or later train would be along and then she
would have plenty Of company, and, in spite of her
being dsheveled and pcnniless she was confident Of
quick trip home.
Terrys feet sloughed through the water that was
now just above his fetlocks, and Elizabeth slipped
nbIy from his back before he could have the chance
to gather himself and resume his But Terry had
no inclination whinnying softly he thrust
his quivering mzze against her shoulder, and stood
with legs trembling thoroughly, completely subdued
9 Yes Terry" she said softly, patting him sooth-
ingy like ali the boys, you're very sorry for what
you've done; but what good does that do now? Owes
this side Of the river may suit you very we'll but
doesn't suit me at all and don't what we're go
ing to do about 1T WE'LL let is walk up to the rail
road and see If that will help any; and this time
Terry well both walk. Oh, yes" as the touchec
her shoulder again. know you're terribly sorry, bu
somehow think you and I will have to know eacl
other lot better before TIL trust you again"
You see, Terry" fondling the nose to make thu
words seem less harsh you see; when amy one fool
me once never get over the notion that he'll d