Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-11
Carlton Has Strange Adventure in Binding Storm
FIRST PRIZE

eleu, with a Dedfu LndL came nearly
to his feet, whom Carlton saw. He
was crouched before a fire that was
nearly out. He hesitated, but had no
choice, for the tempest was beating
with redoubled fury.
He knocked loudly and was an
swered by shrill voice demanding his
name and business. Carlton gave his
name and told him how he had been
caught in the storm and asked for
shelter. At first it was refused, but
finally the door was opened and he was
admitted to a small room.
The man was very cross and told
Carlton that if he wished food and
shelter he must earn it by cutting
wood. Carlton disliked going into the
storm, but nevertheless he trudged
bravely forth to do his bidding. The
host was greatly pleased and gave him
food, then showed him a pile of straw
for a bed and soon he slept soundly.
Carlton awakened long before his
companion and he built a fire and car
ried water from spring near by.
When his host awakened he was agree
ably surprised, and as they ate he
questioned the boy regarding his par
ents. Carlton told of his fathers ILL
ness and poverty and that he must
hurry on to ask aid of rich relative.
the tale was ended confided to Carlton
that he was an elf having power to
heal all ills. and, liking the manly boy,
he would impart to him this knoWi-
edge.
The elf boiled roots and herbs, pro-
nouncing over them weird words. Carl
ton put some of the concoction In
hottie and prepared to leave. AS a
parting gift the elf gave him a large
white seed, saying: "Plant this at
midnight close beneath your window.
Carlton thanked the elf and started
home He found his father worse, put
with one portion of the magic llquld
his health was restored. Later tnerc
appeared a vine bearing golden Iruit
which when sold brougnt thousants nnts
of dollars, so Carlton and his parents
lived in wealth and happiness ever az
CHARLES LAMB JOHNSON.
1535 Newton street. Grand avenue
school, grade AT, age IL years.
There was a group of savage looking
men gathered around something Whlch
he could not see at first, but minute
later thew separated and sat down by
the fire. On the floor he saw the BODY
of a little girl tied up. On looking
little more he saw that it was his rlch
relatives daughter! He was much sur
prised and forgot the danger ne was III
and thought of way of saving ner'
He heard the men saying that tney
would take about $4,000 from her father
before they would give her up. Carl
ton remembered that his father had
loaned him his revolver If necessary 10
keep out of danger. So without rear
of the three men inside, he opened the
door in an instant and leVeled the gun
at them. They were certainly TAKEN
fhnir hands
in an instant without being spoken TO.
However, the leader seeing that 1t was
only a boy, he made a grab for MS
weaDon but was interrupted by Snarp
report which sent him on the floor with
a bullet in his shoulder. Just as carl
ton was thinking of what to do win
his prisoners he was startled ana at
first frightened by footsteps near by,
thinking that they might be the rest OF
the robbers, but he was mistaken.
They were two constables who were
sent after the little girl, and nearing
the pistol shot came to see what 1t
was Carlton explained to them Lhe
circumstances. Then they handcuffed
the prisoners and took the three TO the
jail. ~,
news of his bravery and how he had
saved his daughter he gave him
check for $4,000 and made his father
and mother live in his mansion.
Rrawlev. Cal. JOHN OHAMS.
for there, on the floor. sat little OLD
man. He was counting some gold and
such a lot of gold Carton had never
seen before.
"Oh," thought Carlton, chow 1 wish
I had some of it,"
still determined to ask for shelter,
Carlton knocked on the door.
There was no answer for moment,
but at last a squeaky little voice said
"Come in," and Carlton quickly did SO.
He looked around, but saw no trace
of the gold. 49,
What do you want?" said the little
old man.
~ am lost in the woods, and will you
give me shelter tonight?" replied Carl
ton. .,.4u
"Yes, you may sleep there tonight"
and he pointed to a bed OF stra" IN one
corner. -
Carlton lay down Immediately and
was soon asleep. ~