New Britain herald., 1927-01-20

"Bctty!" he whispered, a moon had shone down on their new found happiness.
 Betty" he whispered, and then held her tight.
 The kiss drew for a breathless little "Oh, Jim," from the girl, fol- lowed by a long, ecstatic sigh. And that was that. Jim Elwell no longer was a living dead man. Jim would go on through life like the rest of them--talking, laughing, crying, loy- ing.
 Betty lifted her head and looked around-and marveled at what she saw. Martha Dalton and Rusty were the only ones who appeared to be waiting. like herself for some ex- planation.
 Mollie was sitting back in her chair, on her face a look of perfect tranquility, in her eyes the light of understanding, at last. and blissful content. Prof was grinning - and hopping his forehead with his hand kerchief.
 Suddenly Rusty, on whose face were written puZzlement and joy and mixture of other em notions, rushed forward and threw herself on Jim.
 "Oh." she cried q can't believe it! Jim, you're yourself again. Oh, l can't begin to tell you how glad I am. Kiss me, Jim, and tell me you recognize your little pal. Rusty-the girl who hit the man with the cro- quet ball, Jim. Tell me you know your Rusty"
 She began raining kisses on Jim's face, his neck, his hands, and then. slumping into the chair, began to sob.
 T wouldn't have had this happen for a thoYsand dollars" Jim said seriously. If I had known all this crying and carrying on was going to take place."
 He took Rustys head in his hands and lifted her chin up so he could look at her face. "Of course I know you, Rusty' he said. And don't think I'll ever forget how you saved poor Jim from getting the hide beat off him by the champion of Missouri. Do I remember the croquct ballo Say! And do I remember, too, the day that little Rusty got bit by the rattlesnake. Do you remember, old pal?"
 Rusty smiled How can I for get, Jim? You saved my life that day. She paused, drew a breath, on, Jlm, it's just too good to be true, that's all. They said there was no hope for you and here you are just the same as when you sent away. I'm so happy just don't be- ieye l can stand it."
 The girl sprang up and rushed over to Mollie, to fling her arms around her and lay her head on her lap. A guilty look was exchanged by Mollie and Prof.
 Jim, one arm still clinging to Betty suddenly sprang 10 his feet.
 Here I am,' he said, sitting here and there's poor Martha Dalton standing over there and looking like she had seen a ghCst. Martha, I'm coming right over and kiss you. This seems 10 be a regular kissing party, and l don't want to slight anyone. Amt that right, Prof?"
 It certainly was, Prof agreed.
 But Jim," faltered the old nurse, her hands on his shoulders, as she gazed, unbelievingly, into his eyes, T don't understand. Can it be pos sible that Betty and Rusty brought you back again? They seemed to be- lieve they could work wonders with that harp of Betty's. Was that it, Jim? Did the harp make you re- member all of a sudden?"
 Jim patted her broad back. Now you wait just minute, Martha, old dear, and I'll explain everything. Sit down, everybody, because it's long story"
 He looked around him. Where's Mike Henncgan?" he asked
 Hes out in the yard, l believe" said Martha.
 Jim went to the door and opened it. Mike" he called. Come here, Mike"
 "Comin' up," Mikes cheerful voice came floating into the room. Thought I'd get a breath of fresh air." he explained with that broad grin of his, while you was all en- ioyih' your little family reunion. I'm reportin' for duty now. Whats 10 be done2"
 Not a thing" said Prof; Sit down."
 Jim sank into the wide chair again and pulled Betty down beside him.
 50 it's just like this, little sweet heart-and you, too, old pal" turn ing toward Rusty. His voice shook just little bit as he began 10 tell the story that sounded so startling to the girls and Martha Dalton.
 You see, when I got hit by that truck-so they told me, anyway everything went just flooey. And