South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-22


hut these things do happen. and
one instance must form a theme for
this story go though not. thank
Heaven. 20 the overshadowing OF
more vital and important subjects.
such as drink. policemen. horses and
earldoms.
During a certain war a troop call
ing itself the Gentle Riders rode into
history and one or two ambuscades.
The Gentle Riders were recruited
from the aristOcraCy Of the wild
men OF the West and the wild men
OF the aristocracy Of the East In
khaki there is little telling them one
from another, so they became good
friends and comrades all around.
Ellsworth RemsOn. Whose old
Knickerbocker descent atoned for
HIS modest rating at only ten mil
lions. ate his canned beef gaily by
the camEares Of the Gentle Riders.
The war was a great lark 20 him, so
that he scarcely regretted polo and
planked shad.
One Of the troopers was a we'll
set up, affabIe. cool young man. who
called himself O'Roon. To this
you z man Remsen took an especial
liking. Tho two rode side by side
during the famous mooted uphill
charge that was disputed so hotly at
tho time by the Spaniards and after
ward by the Democrats.
After the war Remsen came back
70 his polo and shad. One day q
well set up. affable. cool young man
disturbed him at his club, and ne
and O'Roon were soon pounding
each other and exchanging oppro-
brious epithets after the manner OF
To- F-Fr
seedy and out OF luck and perfectly
contented. But It seemed that his
content was only apparent.
Get me a Job. Remsen." he said.
i've just handed a barber my last
shilling"
mo trouble at ALL said Remsen.
Il know a lot OF men who have
banks and stores and things down
town. Any particular line you
fancy2"
Yes" said O'Roon. with a look OF
interest. Il took a walk IN your Cen
trail Park this morning. I'd ike 10
be one Of those boobies on horse
back Besides. IT'S the only thing
I could do. I can ride a little and
the fresh air suits me. Think you
could land that for me?"
Remseu was sure that he could.
And in a very short time he did.
And they who were not above look
ing at mounted policemen might
have seen a we'll set up, affable,
cool young man on a prancing chest
nut steed attending TO his duties
along the driveways Of the park.
And now at the extreme risk OF
wearying old gentlemen who carry
leather FOB chains, and elderly ladies
who-but no, grandmother herself
vets thrills at foolish, immoral
Romeo-there must be a hint OF
love at first sight.
II came just as Remsen was stroll
ing into Fifth avenue from his club
a few doors away.
A motor car was creeping along
foot by foot, impeded by a freshet
of vehicles that filled the street. In
the car was chauffeur and an old
gentleman with snowy side whis-
kers and a Scotch plaid cap which
could not be worn while AUTOMOBILE
ing except by a parsonage. Not even
a wine agent would dare do IL. But
these two were OF no consequence
except. perhaps, for the guiding OF
the machine and the paying for II.
At the old gentleman's side sat a
young lady more beautiful than
pomegranate blossoms, more ex-
quisite than the first quarter moon
viewed at twilight through the tops
Of oleanders. Remsen saw her and
knew his fate. He could have flung
himself under the very wheels that
conveyed her. but he knew that
would be the last means of attract
ing tho attention OF those who ride
in motor cars. Slowly the auto
passed, and. II we place the poets
above the autoists. carried the heart
OF Ren1sen with IL. Here was a
large city OF millions, and many
women who at a certain distance ap-
pear 10 resemble pOmegranate bios
SONS. Yet he hoped 20 see her
again, for each one fancies that his
romance has its own tutelary guard
ian and divinity.
Luckily for Remsen's piece OF
mind there came a diversion in the
euise of a reunion of the Gentle
Riders Of the city. There were not
many OF them-perhapS a score
and there was a sail and things 20
eat. and speeches and the Spaniard
was bearded again I'm recapitula-
ton. And when daylight threatened
them the survivors prepared 10 de-
Fart. But some remained upon the
IaltlHlclus Ouc OF lNeSe was troop
or O'Roon, who was not seasoned TO
potent liquids. His legs declined TO
fulfil the obligations they had sworn
10 the police department.
I'm stewed. Remsen." said o.
Room 20 his friend why do they
build hotels that go round and
round like catherine wheels? They'll
take away my shield and break me.
z can think and talk con con-sec-
seC-secuuvely. but s-s-stammer
with my feet. I've so 10 go on duty
in three hours. The JIG is up. Rem
sen. The jig is Up. I tell YOU"
Look at me- said Remsen. who
was his smiling self pointing TO his
own face: whom do YOU see here p"
GOO fellow" said O'Roou. dIz-
zily. Goo old Remsen."
mot So" said Remsen. you see
Mounted Policeman O'Roon. Look
az your faCe-no. YOU can't do that
without n glass-but look at mine.
and think OF yours. How much
alike are we2 As two French table
d'hote dinners. With your badge. on