Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1911-06-08

the Poplars" through the death of ar
uncle whom he had never seen, and had
hardly heard of
UP to the present he had been a
struggling journalist, scarcely earning
sufficient to keep body and soul to-
gether, and here he was, suddenly made
master of one of the richest estates in
the country.
Sir George Hayes had a daughter, a
beautiful girl of nineteen, but, as the
estates We're strictly entailed on the
male descendants of the family. he was
unable to do anything further than set
tie an allowance on her Of one hundred
pounds a year. making her the wa.d of
the future baronet until she should at
ain the age of twenty-one.
She was not, like many young ladies
in her station of life. pro.-I or naughty.
No, Ida had a sympathetic and gentle
heart and, what is more. she was an
| earnest and God-fearing Christian, be-
loved Of all for her kindness and gentle
tact. especially for these in sickness or
| distress.
When Mr.. Ramsey. the old family
of sympathy for her position and
altered prospects. h had replied, with
a rare, sweet smile:
Not SO Mr.. Ramsey. I am no worse
off now than I was before. I have
never expected anything, n I have
had a thorough business training. I
am young and strong n 1 am not
ashamed to work"
And the worthy man had left her,
inwardly wondering at her quie- and
unaltered demeanor. n saying to
himself: "a queer lassie, but the Jest
L the world" (for he was a true Scotch
man).
Arthur Hayes had heard Of the bar
onets illness from a friend residing in
the district. and he had also heard OF
Ida from this same friend, but, not be-
ing a ladies man." he a taken lit
tie notice of the enthusiastic descrip-
ton.
On receiving the news from Mr..
Ramsey he at once made arrangements
to visit 1.-The Poplars." Alighting at the
little station, he perceived a small trap
In the distance, coming along at a pref
ty good pace, and on inquiring from
the station master learned that the trap
belonged to the Poplars." He knew
that it could O be coming to meet
aim, for he had not advised any one of
his coming.
He sauntered along the high road
teisurely. when suddenly the pony
reared as q large white bird flew across
the road, right under his eyes,. and set
off toward Hayes at a terrific rate.
AS the trap neared him, swaying vio-
lently, Hayes perceived that it's only
- - JOAAAS Az WIN 1A0A
evidently dropped the reins, and was
clinging to the side of the vehicle for
dear life. Pulling himself together, he
waited. and as the PONY got near
enough, he sprang at the bride.
It was som moments before either
could speak, when Hayes gasped out,
- he released the terrified girl:
THANK God!"
How am I to thank you, sir? You
have saved my life. / cannot be grate-
full enough!"
Il was only toe pleased that I was
1t hand!" he replied c~ourteously.
But your arm!" she cried. noting
for the first time that it hung Imply
at his side. You have hurt 1T"
Passing her hand swiftly and gently
along the wrist and arm, she found,
TO her dismay. that he had dislocated
his elbow. and he could not suppress a
slight groan, although her touch was
almost az light as air.
At that moment Q laborer's cart
turned into view, and very o. reached
the scene Of disaster.
Ida and Hayes got into the cart, and
the trap was lifted In also. or what
remained Of It. Charlie being tethered
In about half an hour this strange pro-
cession reached 'the Poplars."
An elderly woman. In black satin.
whom Hayes took to be the h~ousekeep-
q, met them in the hall, ~anxiously
acquiring:
swhatever has happened. dearie7
IA there been an accidents"
"Yes. nurse: Charlie reared at some
thtnG. ana this gentleman has done me
IN e~voe1asting favor BY saving my life,
elthoueh he won't acknowledge the fact
In the least"
sOh, dear. I never did trust Charlie.
~; but how grateful We are to you.