The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-09-05
P xi.
A Remembrance q the Past.

Moylan must have had Miss Melon
aid 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
ere not extensive, consisting largely
Of canned goods, which, nevertheless.
made q brave show, and we're 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-he bought these for me-" she
said softly. and looking across re-
proachfully ut the sergeant. 1T was
the best he could do"
II Wa not laughing at poor Moylan;
only, ! fear. he had q wrong concep-
ton Of q girls needs on the trail. But
! reckon U combined appetites are
eQual to It."
Il do not feel as though l could
swallow : mouthful."
Under orders you will try. We
have . hard day before us. young lady.
and some tramping to do afoot. 1
wish l knew where that horse l turn
cd loose last night has drifted to: In
70 the bluffs. probably. where the
grass II green. He would be of some
help just no'E. Try this. Miss Melon
aid. for lack Of something better. |
yearn for hmm and coffee. but hardly
dare build u fire yet. The smoke
would be seen for miles away"
II We were across the river we
could . the stage fire."
YES. but there lie q wide river iow-
Ing between. Don't be afraid of that
trip" noting the expression Of her
face. 1T will be easy enough to cross
hack BY daylight, now that l know
where the danger spots are"
= Was not 90 terribly afraid last
night; hardly had time to realize
what was being done, did your"
We'll, yes; It was risky business.
Awfully treacherous bottom and l was
trusting to good luck"
The sergeant ate heartily. speaking
occasionally 30 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
tinually lifting his head to scan the
opposite shore. There was probably
! scouting detail somewhere near at
hand. either approaching from the
east. alarmed by the report Of the
fleeing stage crew. or else q detach-
ment tracking Roman Noses war
1sors ACROSS those plains extending
Into The north. The latter contin-
Gency wAo the more probable, judg-
1ng from the Indians flight. and his
own mowledge Of the small reserve
1oGco III at Dodge. Besides. ride as
they might those two fleeing towards
Of yeaferday could hardly have yet
1eached that shelter Of safety and
might not confess the truth Of their
deeertion even when they did arrive.
\ pursuing force wal the only real
hope Tor escaping the necessity OF q
hard tramp back over the trail. Well.
the sirl looked At. and he glanced to-
ward her appreciatively.
In opite Of the sad experiences OF
the post night she was q pleasant
spectacle. her eyes bright with ex-
element, her cheeks flushed under
tho morning sun which fiecked her
dark. disoAdered hair with odd color.
Hers wAs \ winsome face. with smil-
1ng liz, and frank good nature In it,
contour. He VA surprised to note
how fresh and we'll she looked.
"Are you tired?"
Not very. II seems more a. though
! had dreamed Ill this than actually
raGsed through the experience. Per-
Anpo when | DO realize. the reaction
Nm ~ n. But now / am strong. and
1a1d not at al frightened"
s1eor hsMgTy?"
n - hard 70 cat, but ! am often
1oe 49," Her hand strayed to the