The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-11-02
separate the combatants.

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fighting"
Here Allen joined the fracas and
quickly hauled the dogs apart.
Looks to me as if Billy were quite
able to hold up his end Of the log"
he said, as the nameless terrier skunk
away, with q decided limp, and streaks
Of blood showing on his coat Billy
looked in much the better shape. and
his small master required Aliens a.
sistance to prevent his following the
retreating foe
The youngster thanked Billy's de-
liverer with ardor when peace was
at last restored. BILLY never fought
before, and ] was afraid he wouldn't
know how" was his final remark.
Allen laughed as he replied. II
guess Billy knows 1t all without teach
Ing"
II think we will get Billy homo -
soon as possible" said Isabelle.
Freddie and were taking q walk.
but we were not looking for an attack.
Ing enemy" She smiled at small Fred.
die, without q trace Of agitation In
her manner.
Aliens admiration Of this brave
young woman deepened.
Il shall be your guard Of honor,
to see that you have no more A.
saults." he said.
Freddie lived on the outskirts Of
the town, only a short distance from
Isabelle; and they soon saw him safe
ly housed. still holding firmly to
Billys leash, while the non.hghting
terrier wore an expression Of patient
meekness. hardly In keeping with his
recent actions
Would you like to drive out to
Rose farm tomorrow and get some
roses?' Queried Allen later on. when
leaving Isabelle. There 10 = splendid
showing Of all sorts. | am told"
Indeed | SHALL love roses"
When his chum dropped In to see
him that evening, Allen proceeded to
give him an account Of the dog fight.
ending by saying triumphantly. 80
you see, Bert. here is another bugaboo
disposed of--nearly all women are
afraid Of bull dogs"
1T certainly looks 40 II Miss Ivan
were the exception to the general rule
Of womankind," acknowledged Bert.
But how are you TO play the role
OF protecting strength, II there 10
nothing from which to protect her."
II know she was glad Of my help
this afternoon" answered Allen. But
she did not have to go into Mysteries
to show It, and that 10 an unusual
characteristic"
The following afternoon Allen
stopped his handsome pair Of bays at
lsabelle's gate, and the couple were
soon speeding on their way to the
great Rose farm. The horses were
fresh. and before the ten miles 10
their destination were covered Allen
had another proof Of his companion 8
fearlessness.
The railway cut through a deep
gully at one point OF their route, and
as they neared the track q shrill
foot. loot" sounded from an ap.
preaching train. The whistle startled
the young horses. and together they
bolted down the hill. Allen tried his
best to check them. but failed; and
they flew across the track at such
close range that the engine almost
grazed the rear wheels.
Gradually Allen regained control Of
his team. and at the first possible In.
slant he turned to Isabelle. Her lips
were firmly set. but she hat. not made
sound. nor was there any look Of
terror on her face. She met his gaze
and smiled.
You should be proud to own q pair
Of horses that can outrun railroad
train" she observed quietly.
Allen answered. Il am far prouder
to be honOred with the friendship Of
Su~u - uhuSC WOiuon. ZIG SPOA0 ~
feelingly that Isabelle FASTENED ia
change the subject.
"Oh see! The roses are coming In
sight on that next SLOPE" she informed
, Allen with delight: and the mass oil
color was we'll worth their entire at
: tention.
, On reaching the farm the youna
people alighted and wandered through
the beautiful place. Field after field
full Of the most perfect roses, me-
their admiring eyes. and the assistant
who went with them plucked for lisa
belle q rose from each bush sh,
thought particularly lovely, until hi
arms were filled.
As they turned back Isabelle said
Il should live to keep on gatherinl
\ roses forever-this is my ideal o
happiness
4 Part Of the roses were tucked uu
} der the seat Of the light buggy, an,
! the rest Isabelle insisted on carryinl
herself. They are 90 beautiful I aim