The Gate city journal., April 27, 1911, Image 4

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Lanier of the Cavalry
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"H o w very much more than that you
may lose!” said she. “ Do you think I
could have*dntKed with you If I had
dreamed what—what you were doing?"
'You were dancing like ¡1 dream."
said he "D o you mean I was dancing
like a nightmare?”
• You were doing whut was sure to
Involve you In grave trouble, nml it
wasn't kind to me, Mr. Bonier."
"I'm all contrition for the anxiety It
caused you. Miss Miriam, and for ab­
solutely nothing else.
I wish you to
know that I did nothing unusual Colo­
nel Button was angry with me for a
very different matter."
One moment she was silent. Then,
with lips that quivered in spite o f her
effort—a quiver that he saw and that
set his heart to bounding madly—with
lowered voice she hurried ou: "And
that. too. Involves ino or mine
And
you"—then uplifting her swimming
eyes—“ you would uot toll."
And then the barrier o f bis pride was
swept away.
*
"M iria m !" be cried, his hupds eager­
ly reeking and seizing hers, only faint­
ly resisting
"There was no need to
tell." He was lifting her hands to his
heart, and as lie drew them he was
drawing her
She had to come, her
long, curling lushes sweeping the soft
cheeks, now once more blushing like
the dawn. "Oh, Mr. Lanier!” he heard
her murmur as though pleading and
wnrning. Then his dark eyes, glowing
and rejolceful, fastened on hers, and
quick and fe rv e n t came the next
words: “ There Is only one thing that
need be told—that must be told, be­
cause I ’ve Just beeu brimming over
with it all these weeks” (ah, how the
bonny head was drooping now, but
drooping toward him), “ and now I can
ke<*l> It back no longer. Miriam, Mir­
iam, I love you—1 love you I n a v e you
nothing to tell me?”
One Instant o f thrilling suspense,
then with a sob welling up from her
burdened heart the barrier o f her pride
and reserve went as his had gone a
moment ago.
“ Oh, you know—you
know ltl M lio hasn't known It since
that aw ful night?” she cried and Iben
found herself folded, weeping uncon­
trollably, almost deliriously, iu his
arms, his lips raining kisses on the
warm, wet cheeks. A moment he held
her closely wrapped to Ills heart, then
gradually, yet with Irresistible power,
turned upward the tear stained, blush­
ing. exquisite face so that he could
fe.ist his eyes upon her beauty. Then
with Joy unutterable his lips sank upon
the soft, quivering mouth In the first
love kiss she had ever known, and
their troubles vanished Into heaven at
the touch.
Mrs. Stannnrd, you were a Jewel and
a general. Now, how about the ma­
jor?
"F o r conference with the judge ad­
vocate o f the department." read the
tivder that summoned him, nml from
tfcut conference forth went our diugb
ly dragoon In search o f conquest. ‘'It
Is understood," said the officials, "that
you know the circumstances under
which Lieutenant Lanier became re­
sponsible for the money borrowed at
Laramie by or for that young Mr.
Lowndes, also that you know him.”
There were other mutters, hut that
came up Hrst. Stiiiiimnl, knew and
was quite willing to set forth with a
plain clothes member o f the Omaha
force on a mis-ion for and from head­
quarters. He found It all kuown to
the police. Lowndes had run through
the purse o f his eastern kindred two
years before. Lowndes had been trails
ported to a cattle ranch near Fort
Cushing In hones o f permanent brn.-
flt. but speedily neglected the range
for the more congenial society o f the
fort. H e was well born nml brad. He
went on the campaign for excitement
and took to gambling among the
»coots and packers end sergeants, for
the officers inid avoti < old slioiildt-red
him. But he was a college man. a secret
society man. as had been Lieutenant
Lantei before entering the I’nlnt.
Mince tbe campaign Lowndes had
been going from bad to worse, had
gambled away tbe money sent him by
bis relatives, and they were flow sore-
and
ty anxious 1 out Qua. Moreover, he
was need' d as a material w itness for
the defense iu tbe case o f Lieutenant
Igniter.
Ami even as the story was being told
there eau,,. bounding down the broad
stairway from above a slender, well
built youth. It was the erect, jaunty
carriage that caught the major's eye
I 11 build, bearing mid gait tbe ap­
proaching stranger was Bob Lanier
all over.
"Kuwdon!” he orb'd.
A wave o f color, it Is true, swept In­
stantly to the young fellow 's temples,
tjulckly lie whirled ill ni; courteously
lie raised his cap.
" I beg the major’s pardon." said lie.
“ I did not expect him here and laid
never seen him In civilian dress.”
And now the detective, too. was on
Ins feet and curiously noting the pair.
“ You're on furlough. I understand,
hat I heard—my w ife sai l -you were
in <’ liieago."
"M is. Staunard was right, sir. My
w ife aud her father are there now
vls it’ii'': my sister. Dr. Mayhew told
Uie of the charges agulurt Lieutenant
Lanier, and that is what brings me
hack at once.”
"d o in g hack at once?" lie-rail the
111a 'or. mollified, yet my-'tided. “ I
premme you know more o f these mat­
ters Hi in any one else."
"Vi'Pa isissibly two ext....flops sl{. I
hope to nab one o f them I"
"Lowndes?*’ queried Stannnrd.
"L o w n d e s ." answered l.'awdon.
"Then v.iu'ra Juri the man w • want."
Flint afternoon as the I'nion Pacific
c::' ress stood ready ill the T'ulon sta­
tion for tbe s'art there hoarded one of
file -I-. Opel'; a burly, thickset, bluff
mannered man lu a huge fur overcoat,
closely folio well by two younger com­
panions.
One of these latter, erect
and graceful In bearing, alert and
quick 111 every movement, with clear
cut and •handsome features, was dress­
ed with care nml taste, evidently a
man
accustomed
to
metropolitan'
scenes and society. The oilier, a youth
o f probably his own age. though look­
ing older, was sallow, shabby, with a
dejected, down nt the heel expression
to Ills entire personality that told In­
fallibly of failure and humiliation.
“ Bettor pull off that overcoat and
make yourself comfortable. Lowndes.”
said the younger man. “ You've a long
Journey ahead."
Whereat a tall, spare, elderly gen­
tleman I11 an adjoining section slowly
lowered his newspaper and turned half
round, while a tall, spare, elderly,
sharp featured woman beside him In
prim traveling garb sprang from her
THK11K E N T E R E D A V E R Y R E E F POSSESSED
v q p s o M AN
seat and, brushing the burly tuna
aside, precipitated herself upon the
shrinking object L. tbe corner.
"Mortimer Watson Lowndes!” cried
»lie "W here on earth have you been?"
Mortimer Watson wept dismally.
T w o days later the colonel’s office at
Fort Cushing was the scene o f a some­
what remarkable trial. The tribunal
consisted, lu point o f fact, o f a single
man, acting as judge, jury nml attor
ney—to wit. "Black B ill" Riggs. In
spector general o f the department of
the Platte.
Colonel Button was o f course at his
usual desk. Colonel Higgs, his jeal-
ously regarded rival, was seated nt a
little table
Lieutenant Lanier; some­
what pi le. but entirely pln.lil, occupied '
a chair to the left o f that table, with
Captain Sumter, ns his troop command
er and counsel, by Ills side. Captain
Snaffle was In support o f the post
ronimander to cross qn> silon If lie saw
fit. Barker, the adjutant, was priaient,
ns a matter o f course. Sergeant Fit* j
roy. with 1 rouble In his ryes and wrath
In his heart, was flitting uueaslly
•bout.
“ I f yo* are ready. Colonel Huttou,"
began Higgs with elaborate courtesy
“ I am, and le, me hriedv sar that 1
Hair Brushes
GENERAL CHARLES
KING,
Author of "The Colonel'« Daughter ”
‘ Foot I d Ambush." Etc.
by J B. LippinroM
Company
1909
Not «luce tne DlKlit of the tire had
be set eyes on her
Miriam looked
as though she had been seriously III
Kate Sumter hud given him only tmr
rled and almost embarrassed words o f
greeting
Mrs. Sumter, however, had
extended both her hands In an im
pulse .of loyal liking and friendship,
and It la doubtful If Bob even saw the
daughter's face. HU eyes had flitted
almost lusfantty to Miriam Arnold's
A few minutes of swift, purposeless
chat ensued. Mrs. Staunard and Mrs
Sumter doing most o f It. Then some­
how three women seemed to drift
away and become engrossed In mat­
ters o f their own over by the Navajo
covered lounge, and then Miriam lift
ed up her eyes and looked one moment
Into the young soldier's face.
"It's the first chance I've had to
thank you for the dance we didn't fin­
ish." said lie. noting with 11 thrill the
trtmor o f the little band that fluttered
for that moment in his grasp
“ Do you think it a thing to be tli.iuU
ful for? 1 don't."
“ I wouldn't liuve lost It for 11 month's
Clothes Brushes
By
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C o p y r ig h t .
OUR
ua\e seeu trooper Kanerty at the bos
pital, »Iso certain other men named
by Captain Snuffle, but In order that
all parties may be given opportunity
to hear and to examine and at the re­
quest of Lleuteuunt Lanier, who de­
sires tbe fullest Investigation and pub­
licity, I have invited you and the cap­
tain to bear what I consider the really
valuable evidence. W ill you call in
Trooiwr Hawdon?"
Snaffle’s face was a sight when tbe
door ojiened and there entered a very
self possessed young man.
"W hat's he mean by coming here lu
V-its?'" said Suaille.
"Yes, Colonel Riggs: if this man's a
soldier why Isn't lie in uniform?"
W ith perfect ri qiect, at a nod from
Higgs, the newcomer replied, "M y
uniforms and other belongings o f mine
were taken from my trunk in town
during my absence.''
“ You could have borrowed one.” said
SuntHc truculently.
“ I told him he need not," retorted
Riggs.
“ Mr. Hawdon. you were a
duly cnilated trooper. 1 believe. Take
•hat chair."
“ And am still, sir.”
“ But your discharge Is ordered.”
" It was applied for and recommend
>d. and lieneral Whipple told me In
Chicago a few days ago It was set-
tlt d. but that would have made no
difference, sir.
I should huve beeu
proud to wear the uniform until o f­
ficially discharged.”
Higgs wheeled In his chair. “ Colo­
nel Button, It lias been fully explained
to this man and to the next that whut
they tell us here Is to be Just wliat
they would swear to before a court.
You can decide for yourself ou hearing
It whether you wish them to swear to
It or not. Now, Hawdon, tell us liow
yon came to enlist.”
"A s the representative o f three
newspapers In Chicago and the east.
They were anxious to have an Indian
campaign and the life o f an enlisted
man described as It really was.
I
joined a squad o f recruits for this
regiment right after the news o f the
Crazy Horse battle on Powder river.”
“ Do you still hold that job?"
"N o, sir.” Aud there was a twitch o f
the muscles about the corners o f the
mouth suggestive o f amusement.
"W h y ? ”
" I failed to—give satisfaction. Only
scraps o f my letters were published.”
"W h a t did they want?”
“ Criticism principally and confirma­
tion o f the stories o f abuse and 111
treatment o f soldiers by their officers.”
“ W ere your letters never published?”
"Three o f them eventually, after the
campaign. In the New York Morning
Mall.”
Whereupon Higgs spun in his clialr
and rejolcefully surveyed Button, who
sat like a man in a daze, staring open
eyed at the witness.
"Then, as I understand It, you were
favorably impressed with the life and
conditions?”
“ In spite o f hardship aud privation,
yes, sir, and because 1 found complete
refutation o f the stories about the offi­
cers, both as regarded their dealing
with tbe Indians and with their own
men."
“ W ere there any persons with the
command who knew you and your
mission?”
“ Two, sir, as It turned out. Trooper
Cary, who enlisted at the same time
I did, and a civilian, Mr. Lowndes,
who recognized us at Fort Frayne.
W e were at college together. H e and
Cary became very intimate toward the
last, and yet I think they Kept my
secret in spite o f our failing out.”
"D o yon care to tell us why you fell
out?"
“ I prefer that Mr. Lowndes should
do that. He and Cary had been chums
In college days, and. though we were
In the same society, I did not know
them then as I do non’ .”
"Y ou had trouble with Sergeant
Fitzroy at first. W e have heard his
version. What Is yours?"
Rnwdon's eyes never flinched.
" I t was partly on -account o f the
lady who Is now my w ife and partly
on account of—money. Fitzroy Is an
out nnd ont usurer and has a dozen
sergeants fn the.regim ent In his debt
and under his thumb. Captain Snaffle's
first sergeant among them."
“ It's a lie!” said Snaffle
“ It’s the truth,” said Riggs, “ and I
have other proofs. You will curb your
tongue and yonr temper. Captain Snaf­
fle, If you please. Go on. Rawdon.”
” 1 had reason to believe he was
squeezing Dr. Mayhew. I had learned
to love Mayhew's daughter. I made
Dr. Mayhew take enough to free him
self mid won Fltzroy's hate on ‘ both
accounts.”
"Y ou are accused o f assaulting him
the night o f the lflth. What o f that?"
“ I did not even see him or speak to
him I had been In town in the after j
noon arranging for our marriage. Dr j
Mayhew would not hear o f It nntll '
I had got my discharge, but we had
decided to lie married Saturday tuorn-
mg and to go east that afternoon, as
important business called me.
Mr
!,owndes will tell you that he owed me
lunch money
l had lost my position !
as correspondent, needed the cash and j
pressed him for It. He had promised
faiUtflnlv tq b a t* It read}', but ra*dv
Are Guaranteed
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