The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1915-06-11
HEROES AND OTHERS
PHYSICAL Courage Does Not Al
WAYS 0utshine Moral in a
Woman's Eyes.
gv cLARIsSA MAcKIE.

Mrs. Frake. the housekeeper, who
had known him from frail boyhood,
looked from her window.
poor Master WILL" she murmured.
.What a pity, after all operations, that
no can't be cured! There's his Cousin
Danjel-a big, strong man, like an OK,
and not needing SO much-why
couldn't Master Will have had just a
wee bit of that strength"
Someone else was thinking the very
same thing at the very moment when
will limped along the path that bor-
dered the golf course and disappeared
in the south meadow.
Alice Long, waiting while Dan
Linscott executed one of his brilliant
strokes, drew soft breath of pity
az Wills tall, gaunt form disappeared
. from view. Not once had he turned
toward them, although he must have
heard her CHEEKY call-must have re-
cognized the piercing whistle that Dan
sent after him.
Hes all in this morning" said Dan,
carelessly. TITS deuced shame that
Doctor Hardness failed to help him.
Its more of blow to Will than we
can imagine" said Alice, quietly.
Fancy having all the money one
wants and able to buy everything
save health
"Health-and woman's love-"
amended Dan, with a meaning glance
at the girls lovely face.
Money never bought the love of
woman who was really worth while"
remarked Alice, flushing under his ar
dent glance.
Dan Linscott had plenty of money
of his own, SO he felt no jealousy of
Wills handsome, delicate beauty. Dan
was sure of himself-of his good looks,
his ability to please, his success at all
athletic sports. his power to win any
woman he wanted for his wife.
He was even care of Alice Long.
whose people were victims of genteel
poverty; sure of her love and sure of
her good sense in marrying such an
embodiment of everything desirable as
represented by Mr.. Daniel Linscott
So.he was in no great haste to put
the important question to the girl
His weekend visits at his cousins
handsome country home afforded him
an opportunity to see her frequently,
and he felt sure that she was only
waiting for him to make formal dec
laration of his love. Then there re-
NAMED only to slip ring on her fin
ger-such ring 1t would be as she
pever had seen before-never dreamed
Of wearing.
Alice glanced at her watch and
pleaded an engagement. She declined
Dams offer to accompany her across
the fields toward home. Nothing loath,
he remained behind He could walk
with Alice any time, and the course
was in perfect shape, thanks to Wills
thoughtfulness for, of course, the poor
chap couldn't play stroke himself.
At the piano or violin he was
wizard; but as for sports-one re-
membered he was an invalid and ex-
pected nothing of that sort.
Alice struck into the path and fol-
lowed 1t to the south meadow where
viii had disappeared At the stile
she paused and, bending her hand
above her tranquil blue eyes, she
looked for some glimpses of his gray
clad form.
But he was nowhere visible. The
meadow waved like the sea. knee
high with daisies and buttercups.
Meandering among the flowers ran a
narrow path. Trees were scattered
here and there, and over in the
northeast corner a little group of red
brown cattle were grazing.
Alice crossed the stile and entered
the narrow patch. She was a strong,
athletic young figure, clad in spotless
white linen, with red sweater, max
ing brilliant splash of color on the
landscape. A little song trembled on
her lips as she went along, but all the
While her blue eyes searched the field
Tor Will Linscott
She came upon him suddenly lying
prone in the grass, his face buried in
BIS hands, the picture of despair
Alice dropped down beside him and
put hand on his dark hair Don't,
VIII" she whispered.
A dull red surged into his cheeks
and left them drawn and white. Even
MS lips paled and his eyes were
depths of agony and shame.
Don't mind me. WILL" she soothed
MN softly. why, we've been play
mates and friends for years and years!
fm-Will. l cried myself to sleep last
night when / heard Doctor Hark-
ness decision"
You're an angel. Alice" he NUT
Tered with downcast eyes. Then he
ADDED, with grim defiance: 80 did +
cry myself to sleep like a baby just
because / couldn't have health. I'm
90 Jealous of Dan and his strength
ana his good looks that am beastly
Cross to him. Pm in the deuce of