Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-13

Finally the train arrived, and when
Bob saw her coming down the plat
form he dashed through the crowd.
The next thing he knew she was in his
arms. weeping tears of real joy.
'Darling!" he exclaimed as his big
arms frightened about her.
You're my girl; and believe me,
you're some GIRL" said Bob as he held
her away from him a moment and
Toasted on her beauty, which seemed
more radiant than ever just then.
Excuse me for interruptin', for I
know you've got little business to at
tend to-" said the Major as he came
up to them.
"You dear old soul,'' said Liberty
as she threw her arms about the Major
and planted big kiss on his healthy
red cheek.
"And here's Pedro" said Bob as
he turned to the faithful old slave
who was standing nearby gazing about
him. For Pedro had never been north
of the Horton estate before in his life,
and his expression showed it too.
A few moments later the party en-
tered a taxicab and were taken to one
OF the big hotels on Pennsylvania
avenue. As they alighted from the
cab the newsboys could be heard
shouting, "Extrai Extrai''
Bob bought one of the papers, and,
as they entered the hotel he glanced
at the headlines. There, in a great
scare head across the entire front
page of the paper was the announce
ment that Lopez, the bandit, had been
captured by Liberty Horton. Below
this was the story, which alluded to
Liberty as the national heroine and
stated that the president was giving
reception in her honor that night,
at which time she was to be decorated.
Liberty, who stood reading the news
over Bob's shoulder, was so overcome
by the notoriety that she shrank from
going to the reception. But the Major
| and Bob finally overcame her qualms
and she started for her room to pre-
pare for the evening.
When Bob came down for dinner
later, in his evening clothes, Liberty
was already in the parlor waiting for
him. AS his gaze fell on her he de-
ciaed she was the most beautiful pic
ture he had ever seen. And the Major,
who was right behind him, in full re-
gala, applauded. She was dressed
in a gown of light pink which en-
HANGED her complexion and added a
| charm to her gracefulness and perfect
poise- He was the proudest man in
the world, for she was the cynosure of
all eyes as she swept through the cor
ridOrs on his arm
After dinner the party started to
| leave the hotel when the Major noted
that Pedro was not among them. He
| advised Bob and Liberty to go on to
the White House while he went off to
look for Pedro.
As the taXicab started off with Bob
and Liberty, the ranger was too happy
| to speak, but when he did it was
the most important speech he ever
| made in his life. Liberty was seated
beside him, her hand gently resting
in his, her gaze fixed ON the street
| with it's myriad of lights which fitted
past.
Bob was thinking and thinking hard.
Finally he turned to her, and, in tones
| almost inaudible remarked: Twill
you marry me, dear?'
Instantly she turned her head and,
gazing into the eyes of the big fellow
| seated beside her, she replied: Yes,
Bob"
| "When?" he asked, wondering
whether he was dreaming or not.
i
squeezed his hand.
do you mean it !" he exclaimed al
most loud enough for the chauffeur to
hear.
| 81 have never lied to you, Bob" she
answered softly.
| "GeeI" he shouted, joyously.
| Then he called to the chauffeur to
stop, and Bob inquired where the near
est minister lived, and directed him
| to drive there.
| In the meantime, the Major had
found Pedro in his room and proceed
| ed with him to the White House,
| where a distinguished gathering of
people waited to witness the honor to
be conferred upon Liberty. 1t was in
the east room, and the most brilliant
| assemblage of the season was there
anxiously waiting for the honored
guest. They became impatient to see
Liberty, and the president inquired of
the Major what was delaying her But
| the Major was surprised himself &c
learn that she had not arrived yet, and
explained that she and bob had left
for the White House before he did.
Finally, as everybody was beginning
to feel anxious, Liberty and Bob were
announced, and the people strained
their necks to get glimpse of Liberty
as she passed down the narrow lane
between them. There was tremendous
cheering as she was presented TO the
president by his military aide