The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-11

"Its ashamed Of myself An. At TIE way
acted he said with . contrite air. but 20 Oh
duty at the end of this trip and IL you viii only
stay on the till then. will take you
where you wish go. and I'll apologize handsome
TOTO your friend. Sure do be owing him that
much aminds for my-my mistake"
Katie tried to frown. but the dimple showed signs
of becoming unruly.
Before Patrick could say more. the train gave
series of jerks and got under way. He sprang to
his post and called Grand Central Seventy-sec-
ond Street next" al 1t rounded the curve and
swung into the station. Then he leaned swiftly
towards Katie. his hands on the levers. Say that
you WILL" he entreated. "He viii never md you
hurrying throng the platform. and the traia
slowed down for the stop.
"Sure. and it's you have . way with you. Mr..
Hennessey!"' said Katie with q bubbling laugh.
"And anyway don't see what else can de-" sho
added thoughtfully.
ward. passing the local stations In roar OF haste
to make up lost time. that Miss Katie Doran sat
sweet and demure In . seat near the door OF the
car and Patrick Toasted his eyes upon her from his
post on the platform. 'Sure, she's angel!" he
murmured. "and II Jerry gets her. IT'S tight for her
he will have to. for I'll never give mp trying till they
reach the church door and"
At this moment there came Q binding Hash! The
lights in the suddenly went out. and pungent
odor sifted through the Air.. Here and there .
woman's cry came out Of the darkness There was
a sound Of breaking glass. and confused noise a
feet Patrick felt someone seize his arm and
Katie's voice said. "Oh. Patrick. what IL the mat
teri"
Get behind me. Katie. Don't move scream!"
he commanded. and there was note in his voice
that she had never heard before. Get back there.
all Of yez! he CRIED and his voice came out OF the
Nh1a Tshara
10 no danger! Nothing but fuse blowed out! Get
back" There was womans sudden cry OF pain
and struggle. "You would trample woman.
would you. you brute!" came In Patrick's voice.
take that, ye spalpeen!
'tOh. Patrick" exclaimed Katie. seizing his arm
IN the Darkness what Il it?r4
\ "A brute was walking over woman" he an
swered ''but he has stopped now" he added grim
~. Then he called out cheerfully to the paDen-
gers ''Yous can all zee. even IL it 10 dark. that
nothing 10 going to happen. Please don't be block
ing the door. Just sit aisy now, until they get
things fixed. Twill not be long"
few moments later the cars were again flooded
with light the passengers settled back relieved
and little ashamed at their needless panic Al the
train proceeded its way. Katie sat very quietly
in her place. but Patrick surprised her slanc-
ing at him with look in her face that he had
and Patrick had been relieved from duty. he said
to Katie. his heart humping. and would you like
to be walking . few blocks before take the car
again? IT'S fine night"
Sure and 1 think 1t would be pleasant after all
the excitement" she responded demurely. placing
. little hand on the arm he held out
"Katie. were you frishtened?" he asked softly
as they walked along for the hand on his arm was
: trembling just little.
mo. not with you looking after me-" she ~
sponded
Patrick pressed the hand . little closer to his
side.
..Sure it's q brave man you are" she said ad-
miringly. "You talked to them like lion. 1
would never be frightened Of anything when you
were by"
81 wisht might always have the job Of keeping
you SAFE" he murmured with his heart IN his
mouth.
DO you so!" she breathed. and II seemed 10
Patrick that her hand nestled tribe closer inte
the hollow of his arm.
Eyes. I love you. my darlin'.' he whispered. al
on FIRE. Have any chance ut an?"
"And wherefore not?" she asked softly.
'But jerry" he demanded. sudden trouble in
his voice.
Jerry. is it. you silly boy! Jerry b ny ewn
cousin, and he was taking me today to see the girl
he il engaged to-"
But what was he saying to You at Caseyo that
made you blush so?" asked the bewildered Patrick.
Sure. he was telling me about his girl. what
else? And-and-then he was asking No Why
didn't go and-and do the same" she enleA. her
voice trailing on to the merest whisper.
And will you?" asked Patrick. ssising her
hands.
Eyes sure" she answered sently. raisins ~
eyes to his.
THE GOSPEL. or Pan.
SONG OF THE NEW YEAH
By Charles Buxtoa Coins.