Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

ana the girl stroked It.
 The mare got over clear, but Sports man jumped short with me and we went in up to our necks. He" she in- dicated Striving. dove in after me. You'd better thank him, Jerry, if you 1 care"
 Jerry stuck out his hand.
 Fancy you, John, riding the Brook after all these years. There's no use trying to thank you about Jane. she's all I've got in the world. you know. ex- cept that thoroughbred mare you were on and two half-bred hunters"
 ripple or laughter followed.
 "I didn't know you were married, Jerry"
 Striving stared down the read.
 The girl looked up puzzled. 'Married?" the Master seemed dis. 1 tressed at the thought. Heaven for | fend,"
 Striving looked up at him quickly, and then at the girl -AAN ~ch it iIOt NO De.
 Never" There was no doubting the Masters decision. It was convincing to say the least
 The girl was beginning to under stand and turned her head away. Her shoulders shook and she watched Striving out of the corner Of her half closed eyes. Striving gave up in de- spair
 Then who, l demand 10 know. is this young lady described as Jane. who says she loves you, and who. you de- clare. is all you have in the world?"
 Jerry put his hand over his mouth and guffawed.
 That young person" he cried. point ing, lis my sister. and if she gets into any more trouble I'm going 10 take her home and spank her. though why you didn't know seems too stupid 10 me for"
 He jerked his reins sharply. His horse was nibbling impatiently al the
 
 controlled her laughter.
 And this gentleman. Jerry. may be properly introduced. since he saved my life and carried me in his arms for a mile?"
 "Eh? You don't know. either? Well. ] dm hanged"
 Then the Master, standing up in his stirrups. grew sarcastically funny
 Allow me, Miss Riker, MT. Striv- ing. MT. Striving. Miss Riker I dare say you hG"e both changed You haven't seen each other since you used to slide down our cellar door together in the old town house.
 The girl and the man looked at each other
 "Jane!" Striving said. and his voice was a little husky.
 ''John!" The girl did not laugh. Jane, do you remember the chap that came between Us, and" The girl looked up at the Master. Cut along. Jerry. quick, and get the trap. I'm going to drive John to the station. We can make the two o'clock if we hurry"
 Jerry looked at them both, per plexed. Well, I'm hanged" he mur- mured 10 himself, and cantered brisk ly down the road
 Striving took off his coat and put it over the others shoulders in spite of protest. She was shivering He took both her hands in his
 You won't be angry. will you?" she asked. "Of course, you must get there in time"
 Angry, of course not-nOt with you. Why, think of it. l might not have seen you at all"
 The girl looked away.
 Perhaps" she heSitated, as if it were difficult to say, perhaps you'll come again and hunt some day" Striving brightenal.
 "Of course"
 He did not release her hands. The Master was coming down the road leading a shaggy farm horse at tached to rickety buggy.
 "Hello.' he shouted, jump in, yoaI two, and drive hard. You can make it. Jane, you've got high fever, your cheeks are red as poppies."
 The girl and Striving glanced at each other, then at tie Master, and laughed happily.
 "Oh," the latter intoned knowingly, "I see,"
 The girl sprang into the vehicle, picked up the whip and the lines. Striving followed quickly. The horse started and the Master rode alongside. Goodbye" he said; daresay you won't be back now for another five years?"
 The girl shot a look at Striving swiftly Their eyes met and he smiled.