New Britain herald., 1923-12-01

As she cried the words she pointed over it's snow-laden surface, and Stane, looking in the direction indicated, saw that which made his heart leap. A dog-team Was coming up the lake, with a man on shoes packing the trail in front,
 Who can ii be-" asked the girl in some excitement
 The owner of the Cabin--for q certainty" answered Stane, conscious Of a sudden relief from the anxiety which the morning had brought.
 Then" answered the girl quietly. you wait to welcome him, whilst l go and prepare meal"
 She passed into the cabin. whilst Stanc walked down to the shore of the lake. The traveller whoever he was, was making directly for the cabin. and watching. Stsnr saw that he walked wearily as if h. had come far, or was suffering from some weak ness. lt was quite an apprrrlahlc time before he saw StaUo standing to welcome him, and Whrn hr Jil so. he gave a joyous shout. Stanc an swered the hail, and a few minutes later when the man halted his logS he saw that he was mistaken in con- cuding the newcomer was the owner Of the cabin, for he was garbcd in the winter dress of the Nor-wcst Mounted Police.
 "Chcero." said the policeman in greeting. Where's Jcan Bcrnard?"
 Stane shook his head. "pont know. Is Jean Rerard the owner Of the cabin"
 At this question the policeman glanced at him sharply.
 Don't you know that? Who in thunder-Stane! By Christopher" As ho made the recognition tho new conner held out his mittencd hand. Well. this is a pleasure. Don't you know me. old man."
 Stanc looked at him as he shook his hand. "l think do." he said You're Dandy Andcrton. aren't you 9"
 'sed to be" laughed the other. Nov I'm Trooper Richard Alland Andcrton Of :hc E. \. W. N. r., and no more dandy. Hut I'm mortal glad to see you, Stane, particularly as I'm a little knocked, hurt my shoulder this morning. as--" He broke off suddenly as the sound of movement came from the cabin and asked quickly. "Iou'ye got q mate 9"
 "Yes," answered stBne. with a short laugh, "as good mate as a man could have, d mate that happens to bc a lady,"
 "A lady" Anderson whistlcd. Dip here. By Jore! you've both got pluck"
 Well Tou see. Andcrton, ifs not exactly matter of choice. We were stranded together. and this cabin hap. pcned to offer itself. Hut loose your dogs and como and be introduccd."
 "Right-o," replied the policeman. "I'll be with you in two ifs"
 Stane entered tho cabin to prepare Helen. As he did so the girl looked up from theistove. '1s he the owner Of our palace?'
 NO: he is an old oxford acquaint- ance Of mine. who is now in the Mounted Police"
 At that moment q Whip-stock ham, mcrcd at tho cabin-door and a sec ond later Trooper Anderton entered. For q moment he was little taken aback by the girls appearance, then stanc made the introduction.
 Miss Yardely: MT. Anderton,"
 Miss Yardely!" the policeman cried. Are you Sir James Yardely's niece, who was lost q few months sgo?'
 "Thc very same" answered Helen smilinGly.
 There's a reward out for your dis covery--fiye thousand dollars. no less"
 She laughed and turned again t0 the stove. Roth tho men watched her admiringly for a moment. and then Anderton asked: "Bccn up here long. stanc?"
 Stane gave him an approximate date, and explained the situation by rccounting his accident. The other