The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-18


'~rAonr 1919 ~ A.c-r~clue CO
men. Now you can see clearly as they
climb the hill"
There Is no doubt" he admitted.
a single troop ahead of the main
body; the others will be beyond the
bend In the stream"
He stepped back, where he could
look directly into her face.
They are soldiers all right. but
that was not what / wanted to be 40
certain about. When we ride down
there, Molly girl, we shall be swal,
lowed up into the old life once more.
the old army life."
yes"
Perhaps you do not realize how dir.
ferent 1t will all be from out here
alone together"
why should It be different?"
i shall be again a soldier in the
ranks. under orders. and you Major
McDonald's daughter"
"But-but-" her eyes full Of ap-
peal.
mo, little girl" he explained quick.
~, reaching up and touching her
gently; we are never going to say
anything about that to those down
there-his comrades In arms. It Is 90
ing to be our secret. am glad you
told me; 1t has brought us together
as, perhaps. nothing else could, but
there Is no reason why the world
should ever know. Let them think he
| died defending his trust Perhaps he
| did; what you overheard might have
| Deen said for a purpose. but, even II
II were true, he had been driven to Il
py merciless woman. II is ours to
defend, not blacken his memory"
She bent slowly down until her
cheek touched his.
II thought you would say that"
she returned slowly, but what else
you said Is not so-there will never
again be barrier OF rank between
u.s." She Strengthened In the saddle,
looking down into his eyes. who
ever the officer may be in command
OF that detachment. l want you to tell
him ALL"
"All"
Yes, that we are engaged; am
proud to have them know"
The truth was shining in her eyes.
glowing on her cheeks. She leaned
forward
Kiss me, and believed"
Molly, Molly" he whispered. "Nev-
er will / doubt again"
They could perceive the blue OF the
overcoats as they rode over the ridge.
and at their sudden appearance the
little column of horsemen came to n
halt. Hamlin flung up one hand in sig.
nal, and the two urged their ponies
down the side of the hill. Three men
spurred forth to meet them, spreading
out slightly as though still suspicious
OF some trick, but, as they drew near,
the leader suddenly waved his hand.
and they dashed forward.
"Hamlin! Glad to see you again"
the first rider greeted the Sergeant
cordially. "Can this be Major McDon.
AIDS daughter"
Yes, Major Elliott; I can repeat
the story as we ride along, sir. You
are the advance of Clusters expedi.
ton, ! presumed"
I'VE are; the others are some miles
behind. moving slowly so that the
wagons can keep within touch. Won. |
derful the way those wagons have
pushed ahead over the rough country.
Have only missed camp twice since |
we left Fort Dodge"
when was that, sir?"
Before the blizzard all except your
troop were at Camp Supply; they had
Joined since. and 1t was then we heard |
about your trip down here. What he. |
came of your men. Sergeant?"
WATSON and one private were
killed, sir; the other private was
frozen SO badly had to leave him in
shelter on the Cimarron."
by CAD, 1t sounds interesting: and
so you tackled the villains alone. and
had some fight at that before rescuing
Miss Mcdonald. Well, the story will
keep until we make camp again.
However" and he bent low over the
lady's hand, 81 must congratulate Miss
Mcdonald on her escaping without
any serious injury"
THAT is not all I should be con-
graduated upon. Major Elliott" she
said quietly.
"No--eh-perhaps / do not under
stand"
Il desire that you shall; refer to
my engagement to Sergeant Hamlin."
The officer glanced In some Devil.
derment from her face to that of the
silent trooper.
"You-you mean matrimonial" he
plainly embarrassed, un-
able 30 suddenly to grasp the peculiar
situation. "Hamlin. what--what does
this mean?"
Miss Molly and have known each
other for some time" explained the
Sergeant bluntly. "Out here alone we
discovered we were more than friends.
That ia all, sir"
For an instant Elliott hesitated