The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-07-27
Two days later a little party, con,
sisting of the Major. HnA and a cou-

SlStlng OF the Major. LIN and q cOu-
pie of arpU aides went to the station
to meet Liberty and Pedro who had
journeyed all the way from the Dor
der. The most excited one in the part,
was Bob. It had beer weeks sincA
he had e Liberty end he waited i'm
patiently for the train which was to
bring her to him. Now that Manuel
was dead, all obstacles had been re-
moved from between them, and, pre-
viding he could muster up the required
courage, he felt certain Liberty would
never leave Washington alone-a'
Miss Horton.
Finally the train arrived, and when
Bob sfw her coming down the plat
form he dashed through the crowd.
The next thing he knew she was ia his
arms, weeping tears of real JOY.
Darling" he exclaimed as his big
arms frightened about her.
Dear" she sobbed.
you're my girl and believe mo,
you're some GIRL said Bob rs he held
her away from him q moment and
1SdSltu VA IoI ptGulS, Which, SGplubu
more radiant than W just then.
Excuse me for interruptin', for /
know you've got a 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 a big kiss on his healthy
red check.
"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 1t too.
A few moments later the party en-
tered n 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. Extra! Extra"
Bob bought n of the pape!s, and,
as they entered the hotel he glanced
at the headlines. There, in . great
scare head acros 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 rs the national heroine and
stated that the president was giving
= reception In her honor that night,
at which time she raj 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 pnrlor waiting for
him. As his gaze fell on her he de-
cided 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 q gown Of light pink which en-
HANGED her complexion and added a
charm to her gracefulness and perfect
polse. He was the proudest man In
the world, for she was the cynosure Of
oil 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 60 on to
the White House while he went of to
look for Pedro.
As the taxicab started OF with Bob
and Liberty, the ranger was too happy
to speak, but when he did 1t 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 Its myriad Of lights which fitted
past.
Bob was thinking and thinking hard.
Finally he turned to her, and, In tones
almost inaudible remarked: "Will
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"
"WhenY' he asked, wondering
whether he was dreaming or not.
"Now," she answered calmly as she
squeezed his hand.
do you mean It !" he exclaimed al.
most loud enough for the chauffeur to
hear.
II have never lied to you, Bob" she
answered softly.
"Gee!" 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 hai
found Pedro In his room and proceed
ed with him to the White House,
where q distinguished gathering oil
people waited to witness the honor to
be conferred upon Liberty. It was IN
the east room, and the most brilliant
nssemblage Of the season was there
anxiously waiting for the honored