The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-11-11

inclined to think We had best take
Il. but II was question whether
the first rescue party might not
have passed along the supposed
shortcut. before the roof gave
way.
Something told mo this had hap.
penod. and because dared not
speak lest my voice betray aud
cause my dismissal. suddenly re.
solved not TO await the general
verdict.
No one noticed me as edged
toward tho gallery.
Sometimes I had TO crawl on
hands and knees. Hut nj last my
straining eyes caught faint, fit.
ting CLEAN Of light far ahead. Al
| drew nearer. saw tall man
carrying the limp form OF "A boy In
hits arms, and leading "a shadowy
figure that graAped his coat. and
stumbled after him.
Another moment. and a Hitting
of tho head that bore the lamp
showed me Miles.
Suddenly. not ten yards behind
me. there came a tremendous split
ting noise. Ike wood giving gay
under strain. and this was instant.
~ followed by "A roaring sound as
OF tons OF coal falling.
| heard shout. Miles voice an.
nwered Don't give up. Dennis.
We're shut la both ways now, but
they'll have us out sooner or later.
We can't be far from the old shaft
where ! came down. Trust your
pals. They'll save you yet"
I'm done. air cawnt foight no
longer" the other voice answered,
breaking into weary sob.
You're not done unless you think
So" Miles said. brayely. why.
you've held out thru all the worst.
when men stronger than you broke
down. Let's try and bring this boy
back TO life"
There was no need TO hide myself
any longer. since we were doomed
to die. ] had not strength or cour.
aga 10 die alone. since for the ask
Ing | could have tho comfort Of
Milca' presence.
''Mllcr'" cried. softly.
I saw him start.
ibid some one eali7" he asked
tits SANDY" answered. and
stole forward so that he could sec
mo dimly.
Am dreaming your" he said
NO" cut him short. Il am
really here. But IL was dream
that brought me-"
| came close 10 him and took of
my hat.
you arc dressed like a boy" he
said.
Yes: borrowed Tom Harbord's
clothes"
Tom Harbord' I've brought him
here. hoped 20 save him. He was
unconscious from the fire.damp--
and he hasn't walked up. John Den.
mis- was the only other ono ~ith life
enough 10 moyc--and he's given In
now. Are you sure I'm not dream.
inr7"
I'm sure. hut last night
dreamed something awful happened
to you. in great darkness. and
couldn't stay on at ST. Cross after.
ward. borrowed these clothes be-
cause knew they wouldn't let
woman come down. ! passed with
tho others. But tho men with me
have gone another way. toward tho
place where the explosion was
think. MlieA. they'll never find va.
Say you don't mind my being here
with you"
Mind" he echoed. "A strange
word to use You--may have to die
here. There's nothing can do TO
save you"
Il am saved" said. because I'm
with you. That's all came for
jus, TO find you. and be near you
whatever tho end might be. Now II
doesn't matter your knowing. We're
SO close 10 eternity. both OF us. I'm
not afraid. I'd give my life ten
times over TO save yours. but that's
not saying much. because life in
this world hasn't given me the
things ! wished for most. and life
In the next world may. It's almost
too good for me TO go thru tho val.
ley by your aide. and that's why |
asked II you would mind"
My little woman-my brave III.
tic woman" he said.
Thank you-thank youi" ! muir.
INJURED you can't know how happy
am to hear you say that"
DON'T" he exclaimed. you
make mo feel a monster OF cruelty"
"Oh-why7"
because n word OF two of mere
decent appreciation makes you har
ny. SO little as that. I, shows
what you've lived thru. those last