The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-06-11
HEROES AND OTHERS
Physical Courage Does Not A.
ways Outshine Moral in a
Woman's Eyes.
~ cLARlssA MAcklE.

"a ciod-a cumberer of the earthPi
Win Linscott stared grimly at his
pale reflection in the hall mirror be-
fore he pulled on his cap and went
Iimping painfully away from the
house.
Mrs. Frake, the housekeeper, who
had known him from fraA boyhOOd,
looked from her window.
s.Poor Master Will" she niurmured-
esWhat pity, after all operations. that
he can't be cured! There's his Cousin
Daniel1-a big, strong man, like an OK,
and not needing so much--why
couldn't Master VIII have had just a
wee bit OF that strength"
Someone else was thinking the very
same thing at the very moment when
VIII limped along the path that bor-
dered the golf course and disappeared
In the south meadow.
Alice Long. waiting while Dan
L1lnscott 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."
s'It's more Of blow to Will than we
can imagine" said Alice. quietly
ssEancy having all the money one
wants and able to buy everything
save health
s.Health-and woman's love-
amended Dan, with 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
WINS 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 aAre OF Alice Long,
whose people were victims of genteel
poverty; sure OF her love and sure or
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 a formal dec
laration of his love. Then there re-
manned only to slip q ring on her fin
ger such a ring it would be as she
never had seen before never dreamed
OF wearing!
y 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 Wits
thoughtfulness for, of course. the poor
chap couldn't play stroke himself.
At the piano or violin he was a
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 It 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
marrow path. Trees were scattered
here and there, and over in the
northeast corner little group OF red
brown cattle we're grazing.
Alice crossed the stile and entered
the narrow patch. She was strong,
athletic young figure. clad in spotless
white linen. with a red sweater, max
ing a 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
for Will Linscott.
She came upon him suddenly lying
prone in the grass, his face buried in
his hands, the picture of despair.
Alice dropped down beside him and
put hand on his dark hair. Don't,
Will!" she whispered.
A dull red surged into his cheeks
and left them drawn and white. Even
his lips paled and his eyes were
depths OF agony and shame.
Don't mind me. WILL" she soothed
him softly. Why. we've been play
mates and friends for years and years,
Im-Will, / 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