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Show fcastrr (Entries "Hold your horses, sonny, e Garnrt Cuwrmbi, imn, , U) ubank Wrilil . IIIMVUU. When Hilly came In from the corral he had evolved the (treat Idea." And It was all for the happiness of one Monty" Levering, once known as A. Montague Levering, hut who had recently taken up the glorious occupation of a cow puncher, and who but that is getting ahead of the story. The girl lived in Boston, and her father was a Judge and rich, which is truly an unusual condition for most She waa young, petite, and judges. her cheeks were as red as the autumn apple. When she smiled her teeth were as pearls, and when she brook was laughed the spring-timshamed in comparison. At least this was the description that rested snugly in the sentimental part of Montys" mind; the picture that caused him to hesitate many times before he engaged in the usual puncher" pastimes. Monty was at Harvard when he met her, and he had called at her home several times. But when his father took the receiver's route the Judge decided that any such thing as an affair between the young people must end. And so Monty," in the depth of his despair, went to the west It will never be anyone but you, No mat- Monty, dear, she told him. e is to fli up a tittle romance In this business and you got 'em coming, see? Now, skuIu 1 says to myself, how we all guin' to get this here romance? And then it all comes to me. Kindly cut out this promiscous brandin' aud ante up what yuu got to say, growled Shorty, who was getting impatient about the particular kind of romance which the speaker had prepared. Chari rs fcuiirur faults Upon 1 tbt Lev-,erl- rasgts grate Cbc same perfection born of Rim. enwrapped within Its iced the rcie nwalts the word nnqiesiionlig till everywhere the tombs inclose In resurrection of IN spring. In Rim Is all the oy we know, Cbe way. the lilt, the final aoal, Che fount of Cove whose outward flow birth of Soal. Is never-endia- g Sidy Storit Wonderful Jyistrr rrmcra Held in Old Jet. Triers nocent and unsuspecting person. The day was radiant with sunshine, and the prairie flowers were just beginning to blossom out in all their glory. As Shorty remarked, things looked ripe for weddln's and such. Rev. Augustus Thomas was merely told that he was to perform a marriage ceremony, and he was happy and pleased to render any assistance The license had been sepossible. cured and every detail had been properly attended to. So when the train puffed into the station, Monty was under close guard to prevent his wandering away. The surprise as . proceedings were explained to him. "Dnnt yon know that Easter happened last Sunday? My poor Helen, what must she have thought? What shall I dor And he burled his face In his hands and almost sobbed, while eight stood about in exceedingly embarrassed attitudes. It's all that almanac of yours, sighed Billy, looking daggers at the miserable Shorty. Ain't yon got any better sense than to not know that Easter doesn't come oq the same day every year?" While every one was blaming every one else and while the wild-eyeMonty paced up and down the platform, a special delivery letter was handed to Mr. McDermott It was from Miss Oldham, and it read: rs d I am In Ban Fram-lao- at my aunts, and I liava forever lost faith in mankind. I thought you were honest and good and I fad that you play a miserable Joke on an innocent girl. I had determined to go back home and never mention this again. But I am writing to ask you if yol have any explanation to make. I haw thought that there might have bean sons accident. If the whols thing was a JWa, you need not answer tills latter. With s wild yell, Monty sprang to the telegraph office and the following message to Miss Helen Oldham was hurriedly dispatched; Am coming to you on the next train. Monty MONTY. "Take Another Look! yelled the Amazed Billy. Billy figured It, was to be complete. And when the train stopped at the watering tank the passengers were surprised to see two ferocious and d cowboys pass down the aisles, carefully examining every face. But when the last coach was reached these two gentlemen appeared and called loudly for assistance. She ain't there, was the solemn dust-staine- declaration. Take another look, yelled the amazed Billy, I'll hold the train or there'll be an engineer and fireman slaughtered. But Miss Helen Oldham was nowhere to be found. She was not aboard the limited, that was sure. For every nook and cranny of the train had been carefully searched, and the passengers were beginning to think was in that a regulation hold-uprogress. Fools, fools, fools," shrieked the frantic Monty, when the mysterious p And after hours of waiting Monty boarded the express, which seemed to run at a snail's pace, and eight good men and true rode slowly out of the town. I want all you boys to hear me, solemnly declared the mournful Billy, as the gang assembled after supper, "and be it known by these presents that if I ever again attempt to fix up an Easter romance, I hope I'm shot for a rustler. Exactly one week after the above mentioned occurrences Mr. Billy McDermott again was the recipient of a special delivery letter whleh the "old man brought out from town. It waa from Monty. Good boys," It read, you have all the cupids that ever existed beaten to a stop. Miss Helen Oldham is now lira. Monty Levering, thank you, and we are starting for Boston Judge Oldham has wired bis forgiveness, and I'm afraid I will never again Mrs. Levering and I punch cows. expect to pay you all a visit, however, But until some time In the future. then good-by- . Regards to everybody. Well, I'll be darned," was the only expression that Mr. Bill McDermott could give to his feelings. And every Easter there is a big box of carnations and many, many edibles sent out all the way from Boston to the ranch where Mr. Billy McDermott holds proud and lofty sway. altar stairs and the canons slowly move to their places. The priests are in violet, the lenten color. The deep hue brightened by wonderful interweaving of gold and silver, and on the altar la also There is no organ music, and the dep notes of the chanting swell with strange solemnity through the echoing vaults. Slowly the brilliancy grows, the candles gleam out on The cardinal In his sweeping robes and scarlet cap advances among altcndunt priests and aenlytea, before the altar Is filled with , showfigures white or in richness a vague through the ing elouda of incense. . The long service goes on, with the monotonous priestly recitals, the responses of the people, occasional bursts of exquisite singing. At last the solemn final word and gesture of blessing have been given, and one by one the priests lift and bear sway the pal in branches. Then the' olive, which is given in their stead to the people, is brought forward in great sheaves, and a priest in violet robe holds out the silvery branches .to the hand which reach and clutch for them, tllB ail the nearest of the throng have received their portion and pass on twigs to those behind. Peace and blessing is that olive to bring to thoae receive the gleaming leaves. The distribution completed, the cardinal and canons with their attendant train move in stately procession down the church, out into the portico, and violet-veile- in Horn pers. Rode the Whole Day Long What's the matter with you fellows? he demanded, when he discovAmong the Cattle. ered Billy and Shorty with their ter how long it may be, or how far heads together that evening after dinaway you are, I will come to you ner. You look like you're plotting If you need me. to shoot me up at the first chance. But I need you now, protested Come on and tell me what's up." I need you every minMonty. Go on, now, you old Harvard dude, ute; I will need you forever." mimicked Shorty, as he hastily Yes, dear, she replied, but we dodged out of reach of Monty's boot must wait awhile and we will surely Can't two fellers talk secrets without find a way. you buttin In? And you Just wait So Monty rode the whole day awhile. Maybe we're talkin bout long among the cattle, repairing count- you, after all. less miles of fence, listening to the After a certain period of time had wails of the homeless kyote, and and the boys had comelapsed, thinking, thinking, thinking. As the menced to grow uneasy, a letter came days rolled by a look of despair set- addressed to Billy. tled In his blue eyes, and the boys Your methods are unat the ranch held Innumerable coun- usual, to matchmaking say the least the letter stated. believe But I you are honest and good cils of war to determine ways and in you Implicmeans' of rendering assistance. They and you cause me to trust needs me I will come. I If Monty itly. was told knew his story. It by a let want to say that I will marry him if he ter which one of the men had acci- hasn't a cent In the world. My father New Orleans next week to be dentally opened. And there is noth- goes atomonth. And I will be on the Caliing like the mute sympathy of the gone fornia Limited when It stops at ArapaemerIs to It any equal puncher. hoe on Easter day. I have always wantgency; it Is from the heart of nature. ed to be married on Easter. It is so good and sacred that I know nothing bad can conSo when Billy McDermott come when one Is wedded on that day. ceived the Idea there was an Imme- You are friends of and I know of the dans. Ood will bless you. Montys diate conference HELEN OLDHAM. Monty was out at the other end of When the reading of the letter was the ranch, so the secret was safe. Its as plain as the nose on your finished the boys took their hats off face, declared Billy, vehemently, as and three rousing cheers and a tiger he reached for papers and tobacco. were given for the writer. I'd steal that girl myself. If I was Hes stuck on this here feminine parcel in the east, aint he? Sure. younger," declared Billy. When Easter day dawned, eight Shes stuck on him, aint she? Sure. this here thing out good men and true rode Into Arapar Ive Now, figured ' Says I to myself, all you got to do hoe with Monty in their midst, an in- - ewrviaa mountain the arching azurt's magic rtmt Usd is the dewdreps form I trace Mexican saddle. The almauac was perused carefully and concisely. And the Easter date was found. "That figures out Just right, declared the plotting Billy. My scheme is this. Every woman likes to be married on Easter. There's somethin about it that appeals to the feminine nature. So the thing we'll do Is to write this lady a letter, tellln her all about Montys Just about ready to go to the dogs and that serious things will happen If she don't put in appearance and marry him. That'll gain her sympathy. Then we'll tell her that on Easter day we'll meet her at Arapahoe with Monty and a minister, and all will be merry. Do you catch me? The whole thing will appeal to Miss Helen Oldham, II Alston Court, Boston: Dear Miss: Vs boys thinks Monty in about the best there Is. But wo are a heap sorry to say that he Is nekr-l- y ready to Jump oft at the Jumping oil place because ha cannot marry you. Now if you are stuck on him like he Is on you, we have a plan which we will now disclose. On Easter day we Is all going to the Arapahoe, taking Monty with us. If you are on the California Limited, which stops there for water, we will be present with a minister and you and Monty can be properly spliced without no trouble. We are wrltln this from the depths of our hearts and we hope you will see that things Is urgent. Answer as noon as possible. Yours For Keeps TUB BOYS OF IX B. Address Billy McDermott P. I. Monty dont know nothing about this. When Monty rode In to the headquarter! next day he waa greeted with an unusual display of warmth and feeling. He noticed, however, that there were many mysterious whis- usdi tbt circle of ocr-sclfk- h admon- ished Billy. "This here thing demands some educldatin before such feeble minds as yours can grasp it, huh? But, as I was sayln' 'fore this maverick interrupted me, the only thing to do is to get a fine romance. Now. what I wants to know Is, when is Easter coming? Does any of you gang know?" Nobody knew, but Shorty finally solved the problem by declaring that there was an old almanac hidden some place about his belongings. After a frantic search that work of literature was discovered securely hidden beneath two pairs of boots and a her romantic natur, and I'll bet a hundred she comes. What do you say?" Needless to say the plan appealed to everybody present, and after many laborious hours the following epistle was penned and addressed to Miss Helen Oldham, 18 Alston court, Boston: a Chat frost the round, desiring mi, 1 ill alone with folded hands Chiskiaf os film of fialilce. Row like a perfect lily arews world i fils love la this Its alory so distinction knows But is for a1 alike anfsrkd. Yoi trastfal lull that rocking sleeps Upon the bearing ocean's breast, Us closely la Bis heart lit kttps 71s we who bare fils same confessed. Che tiger la tbt (angle wcaws B perfect readme on bis coat, Jlad dear among the budding karts the wild bird sphtrts bis liquid note. d. tile-alta- tha-spac- Sara (Hrrmmrll WcChrsnec e purple-robed- Inexhaustible In its mystic significance, the Holy Week in Rome, however familiar to the memory or Imagination, atlra alwaya a renewed womler in those who witness it Above all else Rome is a city of memories. The walls and arches ot imjieriai days, the Renaissance palaces, and the churches which mark every step in the long march from primitive Christianity to papal supremacy these stamp themselves on the mind.. The incongruous modern elements are as transitory in their dust Impression as is the whirling from a motor car blown past tho tombs on the Appian Way. The walls of Aurellsn, the statue of Marcus Aurelius, benignant on the capitol, the august disarray of the Forum these are actual and imperishable. So, too, is the spacious splendor of 8L Peter's, with its solemn sequence of. ritual, in which, sa the Holy Week advances, so mystic and superb a drama of divinity Is 'enacted. There are many moods in which to approach the great Easter services in the great papal dty, from that of the devote to whom the everburning lamps round the apostle's tomb mark a spot only less sacred than that of the holy sepulcher Itself, fo that of , who flutters his the casual Baedeker unabashed through the awful mystery of the mass. Perhaps those do not see least of the significance who look on the magnificent ceremonies with a haunting consciousness of Rome's twofold greatness, and who never quite lose sight of the city ot the Caesars in the dty of the saints. It Is impossible even to approach SL Peter's, where most of us choose to see the services. In spite of the rival claims of the Lateran, mother of churches it Is Impossible to reach the curving colonnades and mighty front without passing by memorials of an earlier, hostile life and creed. In driving thither the wanderer may catch a glimpse of the Immortal pair, the Great Twin Brethren, who guard In stone the stairs to the capi-toOr, it nmy be, the shattered, majestic columns of the temple of Mars Ultor have lifted for a moment their stern memorial of Caesar's death and Augustus' vengeance. Once within BL Peter's, however, d who-reverenl- go backtp tljq nHarTbey. Jjesr AJoXt. with the tall tapers and the shrouded, crucifix, the golden palm branches; not simple boughs such as were cast, before Christ by the people of Jerusalem. These are fantastically dipped and twisted till they look more like furled standards, a significant touch In that church which Is so ready to turn the martyr symbol Into the conquering banner. DORA GREENWELL M'CIIESNEY. sight-seer- FRIENDSHIP TRIBUTE. Per-hap- a l. conflicting memories fall away, lost, as la all sense of minor faults in the building itself, In the impression of and vastness, of an hospitality. That hospitality ia taxed by the crowds which gather for the services of Holy Week. Palm Sunday initiates the series or elaborate ceremonies with its beautiful rite of blessing the palms. A motley throng it is which streams up the wide steps and gathers about the altar above which glows in a golden halo the holy dove. There are the fordgn sightseers, of rourae, made evident and red guideby their camp-stool- s books, but there are also soldiers in picturesque variety of uniform, priests wearing their black draperies In the classic folds which recall the toga, shepherds from the Campagna. beardin their sheepskins; ed and wild-eyepilgrims from far countries with the fixed visionary gase of those who look on their sacred places after long ded sire. Sacred Indeed is the spot to those who hold the faith of Rome. In front of the high altar with Its baldacchlno the twisted bronze columns towering np superbly, yet dwarfed by the firmament of the dome above burn the golden, never-dyinlamps which mark the resting place, so tradition says, of the apostle. But on Palm Sundiy the attention is fixed on the altar In the Cappelin Giulia, and the pressure of the eager peope Increases cruelly as the baskets of palms are sat down by the g Mrs. Hilt (trying her gorgeous Easier bonnet) How do you like the effect? Mrs. De Witt Why, it's wonderful You have the right Idea. There's-nothlnlike contrasts. Is there? g EASTER'S INDUSTRIAL SIDE... The Church Holiday Gives Employ ment to Thousands of People. i From religion to business is a big jump in the lives of most men toe many people of this world trying tr separate their religion as far as posel ble from their business, for the reason perhaps that some of their business methods might not measure up tc their religious standards. However that may be, Easter like all church-holidayeffect hag a pronounced upon the business interests of the What with the great community. number of eggs eaten; the large number of new clothes worn, and the number of Eastern novelties placed upon the market. It ia probably true that no holiday, religious or civic not even Fourth of July with tha possible exception of Christmas, causes a greater amount of money to be put Into circulation. That this in so Is a blessing. Hundreds of thousands of penplo who would otherwise be without work are kept busy half the year making toys, hats and clothes for Easter and what at first appears to be a great national extravagance, conducted under the guise of religion, becomes in reality a marvelous boon to mankind. s fTm. |