The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-06-13
XII.
A Remembrance Of the Past.

Moylan must have had Miss Melon
nd in mind when he had stocked up
with food at Fort Dodge. and had
therefore chosen all the delicacies to
be found At that frontier post. These
we're not extensive, consisting largely
OF canned goods. which. nevertheless.
made a brave show. and were clearly
enough not the ordinary fare Of the
border. Hamlin had to smile at the
array. but Molly handled each article
almost with reverence. tears dimming
her eyes IN memory.
"He-hs bought these for me-" she
said softly. and looking across re-
proachfully at the sergeant. 1T was
the best he could do"
Il was not Laughing at poor Moylan;
only, l fear. he had a wrong concep-
dion of a girls needs on the trail. But
] reckon our combined appetites are
Equal to It."
81 do not feel as though could
swallow q mouthful."
Under orders you will try. We
have a hard day before US. young lady,
and some tramping to do afoot. l
wish | knew where that horse / turn
ed loose last night has drffted to; in
to the blufs, probably, where the
grass 10 green. he would be of some
help Just now. Try this. Miss Melon
aid. for lack Of something better. l
yearn for ham and coffee, but hardly
dare build q fire yet. The smoke
would be seen for miles away"
III we were across the river we
could use the stage fire."
Yes. but there is a wide river how-
ing between. Don't be afraid of that
"trip" noting the expression Of her
face. ut will be easy enough to cross
back by daylight, now that l know
where the danger spots are"
II vas not 50 terribly afraid hast
night; hardly had time to realize
what was being done. did your"
Well yes; 1t was risky business
Awfully ~treacherous bottom and l was
trusting to good luck"
The sergeant ate heartily. speaking
occasionally so as to divert her mind
but for the most part, busily thinking
and endeavoring to decide his next
move. He sat fAcing the river. con
annually lifting his head to scan the
opposite shore. There was probably
. scouting detail somewhere near al
hand. either approaching from the
east. alarmed by the report of the
fleeing stage crew, or else a detach
ment tracking Roman Noses war
riors acrosN those plains extending
into the north. The latter contin
gency was the o probable. 1udg
ing from the Indians flight, and his
own knowledge of the small reserve
force left at Dodge. Besides, ride al
they might those two fleeing towards
of yesterday could hardly have vel
reached that shelter Of safety ant
might not confess the truth of theil
"A pursuing force was the only rea'
hope for escaping the necessity Of 9
hard tramp back over the trail. Well
the girl looked At. and he glanced to
Vard her appreciatively.
In spite Of the sad experiences o
the past night she was a pleasant
spectacle. her eyes bright with ex
element. her cheeks flushed unde,
the morning sun which flecked hel
dark. disordered hair with odd color
Hers wal q winsome face, with smil
ing lips, and frank good nature in 1T
contour. He was surprised to not,
now fresh and well she looked.
Are you tired?"
Not very. II seems more a. though
4 had dreamed all this than actual,
passed through the experience. Per
haps when l do realize, the reaction
VIII set in. But now l am strong. ant
-and not at all frightened"
Nor hungry
1T 10 hard to eat, but / am oftel
that way" Her hand strayed to tn