The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-26
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'1t's ashamed of myself am, at the way acted,'' he said with contrte air, t'but I go of duty at the end of this trip and if you will only stay the till then, will take you across to 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 his post and called Grand Central. Seventy y-sec- ond Street next!" it rounded the curve and swung into the station. Then he leaned swiftly towards Katie, his hands the levers Say that you wl he entreated. "He will never find you in that crowd" he added nodding towards the hurryng throng the platform, and as the train slowed down for the stop.
 Sure, and it's you have a way with you MT. Hennessey!" said Katie with bubbling laugh. And anyway, I don't what else do," sho added thoughtfu1ly.
 And so it came to pass the express tore north ward passing the local stations in roar of haste to make up lost time, that Miss Katie Doran sat sweet and demure in seat the door of the and Patrick feasted his upon her from his post on the platform. Sure, she's angel!s he murmured and if Jerry gets her, it's fight for her he will have to. for I'll give trying till they reach the church door and"
 At this moment there a blnding flash! The lights in the suddenly went out, and pungent odor sifted through the air. Here and there womans cry out of the darkness There was sound of breaking glass, and confused noise Of feet. Patrick felt someone seize his arm and Katie's voice said, "oh, Patrick, what is the mat ter?"
 "Get behind me- Katie! Don't move or scream.n he commanded, and there 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 dark like trumpet Don't rush this door! There is danger! Nothing but fuse blowed out! Get back!" There womans sudden cry of pain and struggle. You would trample woman, would you, you brute." came in Patrick's voice. ''Take that, ye spalpeen!"
 1sOh Patrick" exclaimed Katie, seizing his in the darkness, what is it"
 "A brute was walking over a woman," he an swered, but he has stopped now.' he added griEn-s ly. Then he called out cheerfully to the passen- gers. "Yous all see, even if it is dark, that nothing is going to happen. Please don't be block ing the door. Just sit aisy now, until they get things fixed. Twill not be long"
 A few moments later the cars were again flooded with light and the passengers settled back relieved little ashamed at their needless panic. As the tra, proceeded it's way, Katie sat very quietly her place, but Patrick surprised her glanc- ing at him with look in her face that he had never seen there before. When the trip oyer and Patrick had been relieved from duty, he said to Katie, his heart humping, "And would you like walking few blocks before we take the car again? 'Tis fine night"
 Sure, and think 1t would be pleasant after all the excitement she responded demurely, placing a little hand on the arm he held out. z4 Katie, were you frightened?" he asked softly as they walked along, for the hand on his arm was trembling just little
 'No not with you looking after me-" she re- sponded.
 Patrick pressed the hand a little closer to his side
 Sure it's brave man are' she said. ad- miringly "You talked to them like lion | would never be frightened of anything when you were by"
 q wish't might always have the job of keeping
 Juv;%I, hf~ laorf fv1 hfo mouth. Do you SOP" she breathed. and it seemed to Patrick that her hand nestled trife closer into the hollow of his
 ..Yes, I love you, my darlin," he whispered. all on fre ''Have I any chance at al1?"
 And wherefore not?" she asked softly. his voice. cousin, and he was taking today 70 see the girl he is engaged to-
 .'But what was he saying to you at Casey's that made you blush so?" the bewildered Patrick. Sure, he was telling about his girl. what else? And-and-then he asking why didn't go and-and do the same she ended, her voice trailing off the merest whisper .And will you?" asked Patrick, seizing her hands.
 "Yes, sure' she answered gently, raising her eyes his.
 THE GOSPEL OF PAN.
 4 SONG OF THE NEW YEAR
 By Charles Buxton Going.