The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1916-03-09

Yes, it is best, spoke the burgo
master, and the approving look in
his eye told that he appreciated my
desire to run all che risk-for risk it
was
There was a clear half-moon. and
the road was broad and even the first
part of the journey | noticed my
companion SILVER as We diverged into
more obscure bride paths
Twice she urged up her horse and
kept close to mine. | saw that the
weird loneliness of our environment
affrighted
You must fall back" ! spoke def
nitely. but pleasantly.
"But-but | fear-I am afraid, she
demurred.
1T is necessary to your safety. You
will appreciate what | say when the
journey is completed
She did not understand. and bridled
She fell back. but With an offended
look upon her face
Twice up to midnight we came upon
friendly encampments. My creden-
tails passed us on. At the last place
the eommandant read the safe con
duct: One Walworth Doty and wife.
Madam. salute you"
She directed a flashing glance at
me. as if arraigning me for an affront
| met her glance steadily. That beau
fifnl faHn mechanical htt n
to act the guide under strict disci-
pine.
1t must have been three clock in
the morning when we reached the
most difficult part of the route. Here
the road ran along the edge of q cliff.
| had been advised by Worst that the
enemy were likely to be proving
about | thought OF that-and of the
load the pack horse carried. IN
creased the space between myself and
my convoy. Her angry. yet anxious
face resented this | had to speak
sharply to have her maintain the dis
lance. She received it with pout
and toss of her head, Suddenly.
turning a curve in the rock.lned road.
there came quick word:
Halt"
made out an armed officer He was
of the enemy. Beyond him. 30 feet
in ravine. was temporary camp.
He Kept a revolver and leveled at me
as he grabbed out to seize the bride
OF the pack horse
The animal swerved, threw up ITS
head. curyetted past him and broke
into quite n trot The officer turned
and leyeled his weapon. intent on halt
ing the flight with shot
Stop, Stop" shouted
Too late! The well-aimed bullet
struck one of the packages on the
back OF the horse. bored into il and
there was frightful defamation.
| saw the officer. struck by huge
fragment of rock, fail prone and life
less. saw the pack horse. blown to
atoms. 20 over the ledge into the
midst OF the camp below heard n
shrek and ran back to my charge.
You are hurt ," cried solicitously.
No, No, But you" and | felt
the warm blood trickling from my fore
head. where flying piece OF rock had
struck me Then | hurried on ner
horse aud my own past the motionless
officer. away from the camp.
What was it" she shuddered. as
We deviated TO broader road
Dynamite
She started and paled Then she
insisted on binding up my wound with
a lace scarf. She kept close beside
me.
And IL was TO shield me that you
took all the risk" she murmured.
Within the hour We were safe in
friendly hands All her disdain and
coldness was gone now She seemed
TO look to me- for help placed her
in kindly hands
Within two days | located her IA
Their and mother. She insisted on my
taking her to them. Then that | be-
come their guest
And thus il was that out OF a great
war won "A hridp-nO longer how