Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-30

make sure that the next charge ssac-
ceeded.
At last. Dellarmes glance toward
regimenta1 headquarters showed the
nag that swas the signal for with.
drawal. Could he accomplish II? The
first lieutenant, with . shattered arm,
had goneaon = litter. The old ser.
geant was dead, victim Of the colo
NAL vars Used to lighting savage en-.
emies. he had been too eager inSex.
posing himself to civilized foe. He
had been shot Through the throat
men OF the fi.t section" Dellarme
called, you will slip out of line with
the greatest care not to let the enemy
know that you are going!"
"Going-going! Careful! Men Of
the first section going!" the parched
threats repeated In thrilling whisper.
CHOSE who remain keep increasing
their fret" called Dellarme again.
!"Cover the whole breadth Of the
trench!"
Every fourth man wormed himself
backward'o on his stomach until he was
below the skyline when his stiffened
limbs brought him to his feet and he
started on dead run down into the
valley and toward cut behind an.
other knoll across the road from the
Galland house. The others followed at
intervals.
Once across road and up three So.
ries Of steps Of the other garden ter.
race, behind a breastworh of sand
bags, the company rested. Most Of
them had fallen asleep on the ground
after finishing their ratiops. logs Of
lien In animal exhaustion. Some Of
those awake were too weary to give
to each other more than nod and
smile. They had witnessed too much
horror that day to talk about 1t. But
Stransky foraged.
Marta, coming out on the veranda.
saw him.
you are tired! You are hungry"
she said with urgent gentleness.
Come In"
He followed her into the house and
dropped on leather chair before a
shining table in a room paneled with
oak, wondering at her and at himself.
No woman Of Marta's world had ever
spoken in that way to him. But It
was good to cit down. Then . maid
with sad. winsome face and tender
eyes brought him wine and bread and
cold meat and jam. He gulped down
a Elassful Of wine: he ate with great
mouthfuls In the ravenous call OF
healthy, exhausted tissues, while the
maid stood by to cut more bread
when It comes TO eating after fight.
ing"
He looked up when the first pangs
Of hunger were assuaged. Enormous.
broadshouldered. physical. his cheeks
flushed with wine. his eyes opened
wide and brilliant with the fire that
was in his nature-eyes that spoke the
red business of anarchy and war;.
Say. but you're pretty!"
Springing up. he caught her hand
and made to kiss her in the brashness
Of impulse. Mimi. struck him sting.
ing blow In the face. He received 1t
40 mastin would receive bite from
q pup. and she stood her ground, her
eyes challenging his fearlessly.
$50 you are like that" he said
thoughtfully. ut was a good one, and
you meant 1t, too"
Decidedly" she answered There's
more where that came FRONT"
Then little Clarissa Eileen entered
and pressed against her mothers
skirts. sub1ecting Stransky to child
hoods scrutiny. He waved finger
q her and srinned and drew his eyes
together IN squint at the bridge Of
his nose. making q funny face that
brought 9 laugh. sHsrsss~s,a
"Your childs" stransky asked Minna.
eyes"
Where's her fsther, Away light
ingf"
II don't know where he is!"
"Oh!" he unused. "Was that blow
for him At the same time as for meg"
he pursued thoughtfully.
"Yes. for al Of your kind"
"M-m.m!" came from between his
Hips - he rose. Would you mind hold
ing out your hand!" he asked with
sentleness singularly out Of keeping
with his rough aspect.
''Why?" she demanded.
'I've never studied any books of ETH
quette Of polite society, and am q
poor sort ct making speeches, anyhow.
But I want to kiss good .woman's
hand by way Of apology. never
kissed one In my life. but I'm getting
. lot Of new experiences today. Will
your
She held out her hand ct arms
length and flushed slishtly ~ he
pressed his lips to It.
you certainly do cut thick Slices"
he said smiling. And you certainly
arc pretty" he added, passing out Of
the door - j.untiiy 10 Il Ne we're ready
for another fight and Just in time to
$50 the colonel Of the regiment come
around the house. He stood ct tho
salute. half proudly. half dehantly. but
In nowise humbly.
"WeN. Major Dellarme!" was the
colonel's greeting Of the company com
mander.
"Major?'' exclaimed Dellarme.
eyes. Partow has the power. Four
Of the ayiators have iron crosses al
ready and promotion, too: and you
are major. Company @ got into
mess and the whole regiment would
have been In one unless you held on.
% I Let you stay. Il al came out