New Ulm review., 1912-11-20

6TSsI east the sky was whitening.
2zs9 A young man sitting by his
window turned to see the birth of an-
other day. Throughout the night he
had been staring at vision. But
WEAKNESS had set no mark upon him.
His vision he did not understand. save
that for him It spelled opportunity "a
chance to put into drifting. rather
ordinary existence. purposeful action.
to stretch his muscles. rack his brain
and tear his soul in the struggle that
u the life of men.
He caught up rough towel and.
stealing quietly out Of the house. walk
ed rapidly down the street When the
struggling town lay behind him he
broke into slow trot. At place
where many feet had worn "A path
across a clover meadow he turned
from the road The path ended at
elump of bushes on the river bank.
Hastily undressing. he plunged into
the green depths. from which June
had not quite taken the chill Of spring.
His 1.-THE. strong body responded to
the shock. The nerves. harried by the
long night watch, relaxed. He shout
Cd Justify. For few minutes he
swan vigorously. Then. reaching the
shore, he took the towel apd rubbed
himself into a glow. He tingled with
. sense Of well being.
When be was dressed again. refresh.
Cd and eager for his day. he took the
path back to the highway. The sun
was climbing over the hills. He stop
ped and watched It while 1t swung
clear in the sky. cleaning a fiery red
through the mists of the valley. The
glory Of the morning was complete.
He was about to resume his tramp
homeward when he beheld a strange
procession advancing along the road. a
young woman leading limping horse.
A she came nearer he chuckled aloud.
The handsome pigskin saddle. the ivory
handled crop. the .modish riding suit
and boots were not the equipment with
which young ladies of New Chelsea
were wont to ride.
She heard him and looked up coldly.
The chuckle died instantly.
"Good morning." he said. Whats
the matter with your horse? Can
help your
She stopped. HE has picked up a
stone." she answered, "and ! cart get
It out. II you will be so good
He vaulted lightly over the fence
that bounded the meadow and removed
the offending stone.
Thank you." the young woman SAID
you're quite welcome" he answer
ed I'm always glad to help beauty
In distress. He is beautiful animal,
isn't he?'' be added hastily.
"Are you chatting me? she asked
coldiy.
He repressed a smile. by no means
Better not ride him for q little bit. un.
I'll we see how he walks. You r'de
early" be ventured.
mo earlier than you-swtm. sue re-
piled briefly. glancing at bis wet nalf
and towel. He at once became uncom
fortably conscious Of his rather un-
kempt appearance: 30 =.
"Are you staying in New Chelsea"
yes"
'.shall you stay iong:"
"Are you In the habit ,of cross e.
amining strangers on the roadF sne
inquired frigidly.
He reddened. ~ beg your PARDON
he said and slackeued his pace to 'et
her draw ahead
Il think III ride now" she said. III
Jon will help me up Crusader uas
stopped limpipg."
He held out his hand. she placed
foot in 1t and was lifted to the sao'
die. She murmured her thanks. but'
although she gathered In the reins. sne
did not start away. For moment sne
sat looking mt the bills. apparently oo'
Hvious OF the young mans presence
he wondered who she was and ven
tured again. why do you call MIN
CrusaderY
She looked down at him. Another
question? You are incorrigible."
II beg your pardon" be said again
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