Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-17

His 1,rst word was to Inquire for
the angel. When FrecklGs rid che
had not yet come Nc Lem gave orders
to stop work on the tree until che
arrived. As the men stepped back q
stin morning breeze caught the top
that lowered high above its Fellows.
There was an ominous grinding at
the base, shiver Of the mighty
trunk. and directly in line Of its fall
the bushes swung apart and the laugh.
ing face of the angel looked In on
them.
A groan Of horror burst from the dry
throats Of the men, and. reading the
agony in their faces. she stopped short.
glanced up and understood.
South shouted Nc Lean. run
SOUTH
The poor child was helpless. It was
patent that she did not know which
way south was. There was another
slow SILVER Of the tree. The rest of
the gang stood as II rooted. but Freck.
les sprang past the trunk and went
leaping in great bounds. He caught
up the angel and dashed through the
thicket for safety. The swaying trunk
was half over when. just for an in.
slant. nearby tree stayed its fall.
They saw Freckles' foot catch. and
with the angel he plunged headlong.
A cry broke from the men. and Nc.
Lean covered his face. Instantly
Freckies was up. with the angel in
his arms plunging on again. The out.
er limbs were on them when they
saw Freckles hurl the angel. face
down. in the muck. as far from him as
be could send her. Springing after.
In an attempt to cover her body with
his own, he whirled to see if they were
still 10 danger. and with outstretched
The branches shut them from sight.
and the awful crash rocked the earth.
Mclean and Duncan ran with axes
and saws. The rest of the gang fol.
lowed. and they worked like madmen.
1t seemed an age before they caught
a glimpse Of the angels blue dress.
and 1t renewed their vigor. Duncan
fell on his knees beside her and tore
the muck from underneath her with
..
ged her out. choking and stunned.
Freck!es lay little farther under
the tree. big limb pinning him down.
Duncan began mining beneath him.
but Freckles stopped him.
you can't be moving me-" he said.
You must cut or the limb and lift it.
1 know"
Two men ran for the big saw. A
number of them laid hold Of the limb
and bore up. In little time 1t was
OF. and Freckles lay free
The men bent over him to lift him.
but he motioned them away.
Don't be touching me until rest a
bit" he pleaded.
Then he twisted his head until he
saw the angel. who was digging muck
from her eyes and wiping 1t of hei
face on the skirt of her dress.
TRY to get up" be begged.
Mclean helped the angel to her feet
"Do you think any bones are bro
ken?" gasped Freckles. You see II
you can find any. SIR"
Mclean assured Freckles that she
was not seriously injured.
Freckles settled back with smile
of ineffable tenderness on his face.
THANK the Lordr' be hoarsely
whispered.
The angel broke from Mclean.
Now. Freckles. you"' she cried.
"It's your turn. Please get up!
A pitiful spasm swept Freckles' face
The angel took hold Of his band.
"Freckles. get up!
It was ha.5 com1uand, haif entres.;y.
Easy. angel. easy. Let me rest q
bit first" implored Freckles.
She knelt beside him. He reached
his arm about her and drew her up
closely. He looked at Mclean in an
agony Of entreaty that brought the
boss to his knees on the other side
"Oh. Frecklesr' Mclean cried. mot
that! Surely we can do something!
We must! Let me Sect
He tried to unfasten Freckles' neck
band, but his fingers shook so clums1ly
that the angel pushed them away ana
herself laid Freckles' chest bare
With just one hasty glance she gath
cred the clothing together and slip
ned her arm under his head. Freckles
lifted eyes Of agony to hers.
'"You seeY' be said.
The angel nodded dumbly.
Freckles turned to Mclean.
'sThank you for everything" he
painted. where are the boys"
..They are all here" said the boss,
Except a couple that have gone for
DOCTORS Mrs. Duncan. ard the Bird
Woman"
..Its no use trying to do anything"