The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-01-16
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Introduction
By MILDRED WHITE
Copyright. 1918. Western Newspaper Union J

i Copyright. 1918. Western Newspaper Union.)
Jeanette, decided to take the short
cut through the fields. All about her
trees were turning to crimson and gold,
It might be her last country walk for
the season.
The path she chose was an unfamil-
lar one, through thick leaves it wound
its crooked way; the trolley station
was behind her, she could hear the
hum Of the, five o'clock, as it rolled
into the distance. A little visit
fully she went on through the sweet
Indian summer; all the men she knew,
it seemed, were fighting across the
seas for their country.
There was so little a girl could do
to show her bravery, Jeanette reflect
ed, and just then Jeans Boosted
bravery left her, every bit of courage
In her being seemed suddenly to melt
away; hopelessly she stood in the cen
ter Of the path, while crouching bull
dog crept stealthily toward her; the
rumbling growls which shook his body
gave evidence of fierce antagonism.
The brutss bloodshot eyes glared at
her, from his heavy jaw white lather
dripped.
Jeanette checked an impulse for
flight; to run would doubtless infuri-
ate and hasten the beast in her direc-
ton. Desperately, she measured the
distance to the nearest tree, but it was
certain the dog could reach it before
her. Trembling, staring in Mortified
fascination at the approaching animal,
the girl waited-then unable longer to
bear the strain of fear, she shrieked.
An agonized shrek it was, for an in
slant the bulldog paused in his track.
Jeanette took advantage to try per-
suasion:
"Good fellow" she murmured hys-
terically. 'Nice doggy But nice
doggy appeared to be beyond plaza
ton.
His rumblings alarmingly increased
as he came nearer. But her desperate
call miraculously found an answer.
''Do not be afraid" spoke q man. Il
will keep the dog from YOU
Before she could reply a khaki-clad
figure passed at her side, moving un-
hesitatingly between herself and the
dog.
sob! do be careful" Jeanette said
confusedly, and closed her eyes.
When she found courage again to
open them, the young man was bend
ing over the crouching dog on the
ground. When he Strengthened up
presently she saw that he had made
an improvised leash for the animal
of his own leather belt
Z can hold him in with this" cried
the man. s'You may pass without
danger Of being mussed up
f'Mussed up!'' repeated Jean. The
color flooded back to her fear-stricken
face, she came close to her deliverer
and stood looking gratefully down into
his eyes.
SLOW can you speak of it so light
Typ she said. "You know what a
brave thing you have done; the dog
Is probably mad, he might have bitten
you. He certainly could have - she
shuddered attacked me If you had
not been here"
wherever" she asked suddenly,
ibid you come from?''
The young, man with strong, re-
straining hand upon either side Of the
struggling brute's throat, spoke easily.
II had just left the trolley at the
station" he replied, "and I sprfnted
along, can tell you, when 1 heard
your scream. It sounded like real sig
nal of distress, all right"
1T was so dreadfully-final," jean
cite confided. ''The dog threatened me
with every spring, no place of safety
in view-I shall dream of it for weeks.
But you," her blue eyes widened in ad-
miration. ooh! you were wonderful
so fearless; you will make a soldier
said JEANNE. .Oh, you WILL
The young man laughed uneasily.
The dog made another violent but in.
efficient lurch toward him.
IF could only net the kaiser as
easily as this" he lamented.
Frankly he gazed into the lovely,
admiring face of the girl.
"a fellow could go into any danger
with you to inspire him." he said.
"Will you FOLLOW absolutely my dl-
rections?" severely asked the soldier.
s Absolutely jeanette replied.
'"Then sit down here on this mound
of leaves and talk to me for a little
while. You have given your word, .
he quickly reminded, as she turned
perplexedly to 60.
"a soldier has so few pleasures" the
ingenious young man added pathetic
ally /; surely you won't refuse this?'
well, you are the Sstrangest per-
son!'' jeanette exclaimed 'sDo you
think that one can converse pleasantly
with a man who is holding down saw
age dog n. Fl
'"The dog Is not savage" the young
man quietly told her. He is my dog,
and pet. He was coming joyously.
to meet me when you intercepted him
That IS. as fOyOusly as Pat can come