The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-27
4 HERO OF ROMANCE
BY e.. M. BANGS.

II He did not look It. Even Jothar
! Hubbard himself, as he viewed his ur
= lovely reflection in the cracked mil
ror Of his room up under the farm
: house caves, even he could but &C
knowledge that he was indeed as Aun
Sarah said, "As homely as hedg,
fence. There was no gainsaying tn,
fact and as poor lothian turned from
the sight of his large features, and req
, hair, he sighed. He was used to beinf
plain, but since encountering the
mocking black eyes OF Matte Buxton
life had taken on somber tint never
known before: Her laughing scorn was
no coy. maidenly coquetry. He realized
that
He would do, something rash; he
felt just like it. He would 60 to Bos-
ton! This wild scheme he put into ex-
ecution, and soon the little New Eng
land village of his birth knew him NO
! more.
Once really arrived at the metropo-
lis things began to happen. On reach
ing the city by boat, the harbor scenes
| SO interested him that he walked
about the wharves for a time, forget
ting everything save the fact that he
was seeing the world. AS he stood
watching steamer about to sail for
southern port, taxi drew near, and
two men alighted. The younger man
was white and thin as If from recent
Illness. -.
AS they stepped from the cab a mes
senger boy met them. t'Mr. West
Oyer?" he inquired.
The elder man nodded, whereupon
letter was handed to him. He tore it
open and scanned its contents.
Here's pretty go!" he exclaimed.
Simonds has met with an accident.
and can't go with you
Can't go?" echoed the other. We'll
I'll go without him, then"
i don't like you to go alone, Ralph,
you're not strong enough"
Nonsense" protested the young
man. I'm all right
lothian drew nearer. 'sWas you
was you lookin' for somebody to sort
o look out for this young feller?" he
inquired. t
Westover senior turned searching
glance upon the young stranger. Are |
you going on this steamer" he asked |
then. -
I'm thinkin' of it."
Five minutes later an agreement had
been completed. lothian was to &C.
company Ralph Westoyer in his search
for health
On the day following their arrival In
the strange southern city, th9 two men
were out seeing the, town. Suddenly
they became aware of a commotion
and then they saw pair of horses at,
taened to carriage tearing madly to-
ward them. Women screamed. Alone
IN the carriage was young girl, grasp
ing with all her might the seat and
noe OF the vehicle. lothian looked.
aad before his companion guessed his
intention, he had bounded into the
street, and with an agile spring
srasped the bride of the near horse.
e was at the risk of life and limb. or
20 It appeared to Westover. t.
On the following morning a boy (.
zane to the hotel inquiring for MAS.
ali Hubba'd."
Westover had told his Commanders {
ZANE to some of the spectators of the
escue OF the previous day. The boy
brought note from Miss Carter beg. :
ing him to call that she might thank
lin in person. r
lothian groaned. You CO., he en- i,
reated; tell her you're the man. She .,
ldn't see who twas, faint likely
Not much" laughed Westover. you
ont catch me strutting around in
borrowed heroisnn.'' 4
A compensate was at length ar. v
anged, ana Westover agreed to ac- t;
ompany and stand by his friend dur
ng the dreadful ordeal. II
MISS Carriers home was a fine. old Il
outhern mansion, and the drawing
oom' into which the two young men !,
'ere SHOWN, seemed the acme of lux
~ TO at least one of them. A mo-
lent later Dorothy Carter appeared, q o
OF unattractive girl, wearing a white II
own. 5p tf
"'Two?" she questioned doubtfu1lv. tn
Which one am to thank?"
Westover pushed the blushing 10Th =,
m forward and that young man man. :,
geo to take her proffered hand with :.
le words, I'm lothian Hubbard. but ,.
gu needn't thank me. That's all q
ght" ~
Indeed, but shall. Bring the q
ghts, continued the girl, turning to
maid I want to see clearly my ei
ave and handsome rescuer." tu
lothian gasped. "Oh," he SIAM IL
cred, don't think that. I amt ham +,
I'M. FL expect I'm bout as home. 4;
as they make 'em."
Then We'll speak Of your bravery" -
e girl returned. That is not to be =
.nied." CT