The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-13

"Why pre you always smiling Rama
baig" asked bruce
~ have had a dream. eahib,' an
sworcd Ramabai. still smiling. "um'
balla viii not return here
you could tell me more than that
II could. but win not, the smile CIV
ing way 20 sternness
III / only knew what had become OF
Ahmed said the colonel, when the
last OF Umballas soldiers disappeared
whence they had come, Il should feel
content
I'VE shall find or he viii nnd US, II
he Is alive" said Kathlyn. Now let
us make ready for the last Journey
/ One hundred miles TO the west Is the
Arabian gulf, II is a caravan port, and
there will be sailing vessels and steam
ships" She shook him by the shout
ders joyously. Dad, we are going
home, homel'
Kit. / want 10 see Winnie!"
The word sent a twinge OF pain
/ through Bruce's heart. Home! Would
he ever have a real one? Was she TO
go out OF his life at last? kathlyn
I Hare.
But you. Ramabai?' said Kathlyn.
81 shall return 20 Allaha, | and Pun
dita," replied Ramabai
1T will be DEATH" objected Bruce
and Xathlyn together.
Il think not" and Ramabai permit
ted one OF his mysterious smiles 10
stir his lips.
"Ramabail" whispered Pundita' fear
fully
Yes. After all. why should we
waltz"
~"
Even SOL"
What is all this about?" inquired
Kathlyn
"Allaha is weary of Umballa's iron
heel, weary OF q vacillating Council
And the time has arrived when the
two must be abolished. a thousand
men await the turn of my hand Aud
who has a better right 70 the throne
OF Alfalfa than Pundita, my wife,!
Good" cried Kathlyn. her eyes
sparkling. Good, And If we can help
| you"
Kit" interposed the colonel, we
can give Ramabai and Pundita only
our good wishes Our way lies 10 the
west, TO the seaport and home
Ramabai bowed.
And the marty returned to the com
pound rather subdued This quiet
Young native banker would 90 far.
And If am ever queen, will my
beautiful memsahib come back some
day and visit me?"
THAT / promise, Pundita, though J
have no love for Allaha.'
we will go with you to the coast
said Ramabai and on our return to
Alfalfa will see what has become OF
the faithful Ahmed"
For that my thanks" " responded the
colonel. AHMED has been with me for
many years and has shared with me
many hardships. If he lives, he will
be a marked man, so far as Umballa
is concerned. Aid him to come 10 me.
The loss of my camp and bungalow is
nothing. The fact that we are all alive
today is enough for me. But you
Bruce; will it hit you hard?'
Bruce laughed easily. 4 am young
Besides, it was a pastime for me,
though went at it in a business way.
Il am glad Of that. There is moth
ing to regret in leaving this part OF the
world" Yet the colonel sighed
And Kathlyn heard that sigh, and
intuitively understood. The filigree
basket of gems OF such was the
minds of men.
But the colonel was taken i'll that
night, and it was week before he
left his bed, and another before he was
considered strong enough to attempt
the tourney. Bala Khan proved to be
a fine host. for he loved men of deeds,
and this white-haired old man was one
Of the right kidney, He must be
strong ere he took the long journey
over the hot sands to the sea.
A SPY of Umballas watched and
waited to carry the news to his mas
ter the day his masters enemies de
parted from the haven of Bala Khan's 2
walled city.
When the day came the khan insist
ed that his guests should use his own
camels and servants, and upon Rama
bats return the elephants would be
turned over to him for his journey
back to Alfalfa. Thus, one bright
| MORNING the caravan set forth for
what was believed to be the last jour
ney.
And Umballas spy fastened away.
CTO BE CONTINUED)