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A mother sat stitching and stitching away. It rained and her boys were indoors at play, When one of them came and leaned on her chair, And said with a touchlngly wear led-out air, "We've played every game In the world that we know. -j Ntow, what shall we do

Before poor marnipa had a chance to lejlly. The rest of trie llttie ones gathered close by, And the sum of their troubles all seemed the same .• "We-wish that #e knew some wonderful game, We've been sailors and soldiers, and fought battles, too

Now, what shall we do?"

Mamma thought for a moment, then gaily replied: "Build a palaoo of blocks, with portico

And play* that the owner had money to spend, And w-nted to decorate rooms without ®ndi And ordered some pictures painted by you,

That's what you can do.

"Now, each take a pencil and paper and draw The most wonderful thing that jou ever

A lily, sunset, shore or a sea, A gorgeous winged butterfly chasing a bee Or, three llttie boys tnat are saying like you,

Now, what shall we do?"

The brlghtened-up children took pencils is hand, (As amateur artists, you'll all understand) And worked at their picture* until it was plain The funny gray clouds had forgotten to rain And mamma had a rest (not a long one it's true)

From, "what shall we do?''

0! sweet patient mothers, in this earnes* way Youare dolnglifa's work while your little ones play You are iashioning souls that hereafter shall rise, God's beautiful angels, winged, to the skies: And Heaven makes reply to your "what shall we do?"

Since Love teaches you. —Mrs. L. C. Whiton in Wide Awake.

From the Inter-Ocean.

The Marked Rifle OR,

THE FATE OFTHEOVERLANDERS,

BY C. LEON MBRKDITH,

Author of "Boy Captive." and other stories

(The Marked Rifle was commenced in The Mall of Jan. lltn. Back numbers can be had at the offioe of The Mail.]

CHAPTER XIII.

THE WOUNDED STRANGER. After the departure of Lester Hamley from the stranded steamer, Captain Peros took the watoh and remained on the lookout lor an attack from the In dians until after midnight.

He had very slight fears of molesta tion, since the girl was gone, but be was too faithful an officer not to use every possible precaution to prevent any an attack.

The moon bad reached the zenith long before be left the post, and then an order was issued to call him if the very slightest sign of an invasion was peroeived.

The work of removing the boat from tbe sandbar continued under the direo tion of the second mate, and at dawn the Bteamer was shoved off into deeper

The captain was up, and learned, to his amazement, that the first mate was not on board, and when he found all of the bands there, tbe truth of Unas' trick flashed through bis mind, and be no longer doubted bis complicity in the kidnapping of Mabel.

He called bis men around bim, and briefly related all that had occurred, adding, with clinched fists and sparkling eyes: "We wiil not leave Sand-bar Circle until our passengers are upon tbe deck once more. Dead or alive they must be found and restored to us. Who of you will follow me unwaveringly to the rescue?"

Six sturdy boatmen stepped forward and manifested their readiness to go, and in less tban an hour tbe party were npon land well armed and equipped for the search.

Tbe second mate, with tbe engineer and two hands, were lelt in charge of tbe steamer.

That morning tbe lifeless form of Linas was discovered, and also a piece of brown worsted fringe was lound banging to a bush, which was recognized as belonging to tbe shawl of Mabel Hamley.

Although these discoveries told them nothing of tbe whereabouts at present of tboee they sought, yet they afforded a little gratification.

Just retribution bad speedily overtaken the mate, and it was no longer a question as to whether or not the kidnappers bad left the big river.

Fer some time tbey were at a loss to know wbicb way to proeeed, but dnaily decided to follow up a small tributary, as here and there upon tbe bank of tbe stream tbe marks or landed canoes and footprints were seen, and among tbem the delicate shoe marks of tbe girl captive. Tbe forenoon passed without further discovery. Tbe son was well over in the western sky before anything occurred to break the monotony of their tbe tramp.

They bad stopped for a few minutes' rest and consultation as to further action, when all were startled by tbe cry of a human voice coming from, n6 one knew where.

Tbey gated about them eagerly for a moment, wben oae of tbe «rew discovered a white man standing half way up tbe side of a bluff wblcb overshadowed tbem. Tbe man oried out again, and motioned tbe party to asoend tbe bill to where be stooa. "A deooy, perhaps," Captain Peros said when be beheld the figure, in boiu relief, on a small pieoe of table rock above tbem. "If be wants us, let bim oome where we are," remarked a second "The girl may be in captivity on the b!nff," added a third. "If so, tbe eaptors would not allow tbe fellow to be howling for help in that way," returned another. \?hile the men were exchanging views the leader of tbe party stepped to one side, and answered the call of tbe stranger. "It is easier for a man to oome down from a mountain than for seven to go up into it, so oome to us with your afflictions. "All right," was the quiet reply, "remain until I reach you."

In a minute or two tbe stranger had r**cb«d the base of tbe bluff, and walk ed quickly up to the party of armed men. "From your dress, gentlemen," he said /I believe you to be from tbe stranded toamer. If I am correct in this, you "re fiends to the unfortunate Hamley

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family who took passage at Sioux City."

"You are right in you* supposition,"

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us anything of them?" "Unfortunately nothin resent where ernlng the mudh valuabl tails now, for "n there is in &recess In Miss Mabel HdPlex4rom the handa ol tb» white vilians wfio kidnapped her. I fear he is dying*- with a secret untold. Will you aocompany me, gentleraei

While the preparations were going on, Valentine, by request, told all that bad occurred tu himself, since coming to the Upper Missouri, and all he bad learned from Mr. Hamley, and the strange personage who saved his life at the expense of his own. "What a superior piece this gun is, Mr. Valentine," said the captain—who bad learned tbe name of our friend—as he picked up the marked rifle. "Is it the property of yourself or tbe unknown pilgrim? ""I hardly know which. The wounded gentleman claims it as one he brought from Paris. A few weeks sgo I telt myself to be tbe owner of it, and presented it to Miss Hamley on tbe day she and father set out for the overland journey. Tbe lady bad it with ner on tbe night of her leaving the steamer, and, on rescuing tbe girl, our incumbent secured tbe gun, not knowing but what it was claimed by tbe villains who attempted to detain her. "The wounded man claims that a year ago tbe rifle was taken from bim by the Sioux, and the story may be true, foi I bought it of an Indian trader at a round price. There is some mystery connected with it, the invalid admits, but he lost his strength, and lapsed into silence beore he bad given me any clue as to his flife, or strange mission into tbe wilds of the Northwest."

Everything was ready now for the removal of the unfortunate, and Valen tine insisted upon carrying tbe man unaided.

He will make too heavy a load for you, my kind sir," the captain said, as tbe young hunter lifted tbe invalid in his arms. "I brought bim up the bill alone," was the quiet reply, "and certainly I am able to carry tbe same burden down. Tbe poor fellow will go with much less pain so tnan with united efforts. I can carry him easily in this manner."

The seven sturdy men followed Valentine to the place where the dugout was moored, and Captain Peros prepared an easy resting place for tbe wounded man then, after tbe burden had been deposited in tbe canoe, he turned to bis men and said

I believe that it is my doty to go with this stricken individual to the steamer, and care for bim tbere. It is the wish of tbe gentleman before us, and my medical skill may prolong life, ifaotsaveit. I place you under tbe guidance of Mr. Valentine, who will push tbe search for our lost passengers with more vigor tban I oould."

Tbe young hunter lifted bis hat in acknowledgement of tbe compliment paid, and all were satisfied with the arrange ment.

Captain Peros took up the Sioux pad die and guided tbe dugout into tbe current |of the stream, and waved an adieu as be glided rapidly away and out of sight down the winding creek.

Valentine, who had been half crazed all day, while watching over his protector, with tbe cry of a female voice sounding in bis ears—tbe voice that bad come to bim from tbe river during bis flight—was anxious to be on tbe trail of tbe kidnappers, and, with hurried steps, he hastened on towaid tbe spot where he bad parted company with Hamley.

Upon bis shoulder rested tbe ornamented, repeating rifle. He believed that bad tbe owner been consoious at the tidfe of tbe separation, tbe gun would gladly have been loaned to bim, to use in search of tbe captive girl.

CHAPTER XIV. THE EBONY GUARD.

Dan Gleason, in a niche in a rock above the gap, wbicb was used as a pamway up Dakota Ledge, prepared, as we have said in a former ohapter, to spring upon tbe advancing Sioux, hoping to overcome him before the savage should have time to recover from his surprise and ory out for aid or ose his weapons.

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At first the soout had wondered why this Indian came alone, why he did not apprise tbe whole posse or Stoux that there wan some mysterious and suspicious work going on. Now be believed that be saw the reason the red man was one of tbe most powerful, in a physical point of view, of his tribe probably the leading warrior, if not a chief,

He bad on a headdress which distinguished bim from tbe common members of his tribe. A Sioux cap was worn wlto a piece banging down behind, five

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Receding tbe table rock, a narrow opening WHS seen, which appeared to be but a fissure in the sandstone wall, but on entering, it was found to lead into'a recess or cave not more tban ten or fifteen feet §quare. Upon a blanket lay a wan looking man, apparently unconscious of the presence of the new com era.

Captain Peros stepped forward and told Valentine that be would like to examine the man, as he bad received a regular course in surgery, and might be able to do something to aid the poor fel low. "A bullet from tbe rifle of a Sioux baa entered this geierous fellow's breast. He came to the rescue when two savages were in pursuit of me and killed them botb at the foot of tbe hill," Valentine said, as be opened the hunter's vest, "I fear tbe bullet has entered a vital part."

The captain bent over the woundad man, and laid his ear upon his breast to get tbe action of the lungs. After a few minutes' careful examination, he re marked: "Without a probe, I am unable to tell where the bullet lodged, or as to tbe course it has taken, but I feel certain he is not to yield up life immediately, and possibly we may be able to save him altogether. He is much exhausted now through loss of blood. We must get him to the steamer it is nc place for a wounded man here in tbe damp hillside." "Shall we make a litter to carry him upon?" one of the boatmen asked. "That will not be necessary," Valentine replied. "There is a dug-out bidden in tbe bank up tbe creek, which the wounded man spirited away from a Sioux last evening, down stream. He can be taken in that." "Just the thing," the captain said, "let us move tbe patient at once."

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or six feet In length, decked with eagle quills, colored feathers, tgft^es, and norns of animals, His fa in a significant manner. Serai

Jbrin camp. Tbe snout, on getting a close view of tbe powerful red man, did not waver in bis determination to overcome tbe savage, but nerved himself for desperate action.

The it)ocq*9ined feet pitted nearer apt! hearer, until tbe stalwart form of the Sioux was directly beneath the parch of Dan Gleasnn.

The Indian stopped suddenly here, and lifted l?i» Rio, tnrninK his bead quickly from side to side, as if a voice of some kind had fallen upon bis ear.

He started airain, and this time turned his face upward, just in time to catob a glimpse of some large, dark otjact, coming directly down upon him, hut not in time to save himself from a terrible shock.

Dan landed satiare npon the fellow's shoulders and bore him tt tbe earth. The Indian plunged forward and fell upon bis face, and before he oould recover the scout had him pinioned, and the muzzle of a revolver at his bead, at the same time telling him in intelligible Sioux tongue that if be moved band or foot it would be the iRSt act of his life.

Tbe Indian was euraged, but discreet enough to be silent. He obeyed with a sullen grunt when commanded to cross his wrists upon his back that his hands might be tied. Gleason held bis hunting knife by tbe blade, in his teeth, while he bound his prisoner, so to be ready for any sudden

action on the part of tbe outwitted war- savage upon bis face. rior, should tbe fellow attempt to regain his feet.

Scarcely had a miuute passed, after the panther like descent of the scout upon his prey, before the Indian was turned to a sitting posture as he!pies as if he bad been armless and without feet.

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Neither promises nor threats would open his lips. He had been forced into silence, and the silence he made complete.

While engaged in tbe effort to make the Sioux tell what bad become of tbe white girl, tbe scout was startled by a footstep. Lifting bis rifle, be stood gazing in the direction from which tbe sound bad proceeded, when a voice, which he recognized as that of Flip, fell upon his ear. "Has ye got 'ina, Massa Gleason has ye got de red nigger safe for suah?"

Dan laughed as the lad came with a loose, shuffling step down the path, while tbe dusky prisoner turned his eyes here and there, as if he expected a whole regiment of men to appear. "Yes, my boy, tbe fellow is harmless, and I am glad that you have come, for we must be active now." "Whah did ye get de greaser?"

Tbe ranger answered as to where and how, and then added "We must take bim into some secluded place, and while you stand guard I mustreoonnoiter a little, in other words, make preparations for night work. The capture of this warrior has somewhat changed my plans, and we will turn the fellow to good use."

Without waiting for Flip to ask any questions, Dan set about finding a hiding place for the prisoner and colored boy.

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Sioux comma ranger ___ "I cannot tell at just what time I shall be hack," be said as be lsft, "but wili be gone no longer tban la absolutely nscssssry."

Honr after Dimr passed In almew entire silence at tbe hiding place on Dakota LSdgff. Flip sat directly in front of the bound warrior, and with a revolver hever out of his hand.

Once tbe Sioux made a sudden movement, which wa« probably for uo other purpose than to change bis position, when tbe ebony guard presented bis weapon arid growled

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Catoeen mirhnn nepo Dakota, suab as de worl, I'll muke ye so full of bole* dat ye'd do for a seive if ye try to run off, sah."

Tbe Indian got an Inkling of what the African meant by the first words, and answered by a gruff ugh, and then became quiet again.

The sun went wu, and tbe shadow of night fell over tbe scene, and yet tbe ranger had not returned.

Flip did not get restless or impatient until darkness caine. He then became apprehensive that some ill luck bad befallen tbe soout. His vigilance was, however, none to less active be was faithful in tbe work left tor bim to per form, and as the shadows deepened be drew closer and closer to tbe prisoner, until now be oould feel the breath of tbe

The Indian was artful his apparent submission had been for an object. Carefully, silently, hour after hour, be bad been using bis muscle upon tbe tbongs which bound bim. and, wben tbe darkey's eyes were turned for an instant, wrenching tbe cords with as little show of action as possible.

These efforts bad not been in vain the knots in the buckskin strings bad slip ped little by little under the strain, until tbe prisoner could slip his hands from the bonds wbioh bad held bim.

The subtle savage sat motionless, still, peering at the guard, waiting for an opportunity to snatch tbe pistol from his hand, and use It upon tbe son of Ham.

The moment caine in wbicb tbe brave decided to act. With a motion like a cat, he swept his great arm out from behind bis back and made a grab for tbe weapon.

There was a commotion for an instant' then tbe smothered report of the revolver, the plunge of a knife, and but one remained alive at the spot. "I guess ye won't try to come dat on dis chicken agin, ye red nigger," Flip said, springing to his feet with a chuckle, "ye's got to be quicker dan double geared ligbtnin' to git de wooly scalp ye's after on de top of dis cranum."

Tbe boy rubbed bis bead and danced about with delight at bis success. Flip had seen tbe motion of tbe Sioux in time to dodge tbe clutch, and, tbe hammer being set upon the revolver, bis finger pressed tbe trigger, all in one action the muzzle of tl weapon wben fired being within a few inches of tbe red man's breast, made the work fatal, without the further precaution used by tbe dauntlc8s lad. "Now, if Massa Gleason would come, I could go with bim an'

Flip did not finish tbe sentence, for at that instaut a tall form appeared, plainly discernable in the starlight, arid a familiar voice spoke tbe name of tbe negro boy. "Bless de Lor', good Massa, I's glad

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The ranger was not a llttie astonished tf fiqd ttw hand* o£ tbe savage free, and be oould but ftnd wbrds sufficient to compliment tbe boy for bis vigilance, as be felt he deserved. "You are tbe best man on the trail, Flip," be said, eernestly, "and you shall have opportunity to show more of your valor before tbe sun oomes up again. I have been long gone 13-day, but have not been idle. Miss Hamley is a captive in the encampment below, and must be rescued. I bave also met with a party of friends out on tbe searob one of tbem if Valentine, tbe others tbe boatmen from tbe stebmer on wbicb you came np tbe river. Tbey are all determined tnen, and prepared for action, if it shall be hotter than fire and redder than blood." "Dem'8 de sentiments, massa, and jis you count on Flip, oos bis blood's up, an' I fixed two wboopers an' de mate afore dis cblle got warmed up for business but, massa, do ye 8pose de red niggers in decamp beard de noise of depis tol." "I hardly think it possible for tbem to bave done so, tor the sound was not distinct twenty rods away. But if they did, it will do no barm now, for If tbe reds are attraoted this way tbls attention will be drawn from tbe town, and that will—" "What is dat light, Massa," Flip interrupted. "8ure enough, what Is it?" tbe scout answered, gazing at a bright glow that bad suddenly appeared at tbe base of tbe bluff. "We must see to that." [TO BE CONTINUED.]

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