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POLLY of the CIRCUS By MARGARET MAYO 11 Copyright. 1908. by Do-id. Mcsd ?nd Co!np.\rwy (!ontinued Ing oncli OHicr. Never bef ire !i td sr. seemed so small :ui<l helpless. "Oh, please, Mr. .lohn, please don't make him iiny worse!" "Why didn't you toll mo?" bo ('.:? mnnded. "It would have done no pood," she Bobbed. "Oh, why?why won't yon leave me alone?" "It would hnvc done nil the pood in the world. What right had he to send you hack to this?" "I had every right," said* Strong stubbornly. "What?" cried Douglas. "It was my duty." "Your duty? Your narrow minded bigotry!" "I don't allow no man to talk to me like that, not oven my parson." "I'm not your parson any loUfjer." declared Douglas, lie faced strong Squarely, lie was master of his own affairs at last, roily dung to him. begging and beseeching. "Oh. Mr. John. Mr. .lohnt" Sue started toward the ring. Klolse and Barbarian wore already wultlng at the entrance. "Elolse!" She took one step toward her, then stopped at the sound of Bar ker's voice. "Ladies nod gentlemen." he culled, "although wo are obliged lo announce that our star rider. Miss Polly, will not appear tonight, wc offer you iu her place an able substitute, Mile. Elolse, on her black, untamed burse Burba* rinn." Elolse put hi r hands ou the horse's I ack to mount. "No, no!" t ried Polly. The other girl turned in aftonh>h< ment at the agony In her voice. "Polly l" "Wall, Elolse! Pr.l going to ride!" "Y< u can't, not Barbarian! lie don't know y< iir turn." "Po much the better!" she seized the bridle from the frightened girl's hand. "Polly:" Khoutcd Douglas, lie had followed her to the entrance. "I must: I will!" She Hew into the ring before be could stop her. lie look one step u> follow her. "You'd better let her nlono and get j out of here." said Strong. His voice was ii!<e a firebrand to Douglas, lie turned upon him, while With raw. "You drove her to this." Ills lists were clinched, lie drew back to strike. Jim came from lichlud the wagons 1 just In time to catch the uplifted arm. "Leave htm to mo. 'Phis ain't no par son's Job." The pastor lowered bis arm. but kept his threatening eyes on the deacon's face. "Where's PollV" asked .11m. "In there!" Douglas pointed toward the main tent without turning his head. He was still glaring at the dea con and breathing hard. QAD011T TUB SLIP OF A OUiL IX ills AHMS JUST AS SUE \VA& s?A- ABOUT TO SINK t'A.lN'TlNU ?ESEATU lilt: UOliSWS UUUtS, "What do you moan by that':*' shottt 0(1 St ron;,'. ' i ihoan that I stayed with yon and your narrow mlndod congregation ho foro l.nitso I holiovod y<>u needed no-. Rut-now tiii ; girl needs mo more, she need ft mi- 10 protect her from just such Injustice us yours/' "You'd hotter i>e protect In' yourself Thai's my advice to you." "1 can do that without your advice" "Mnybe you can find nnot her church with f!iat clnns rl'dltl' ;;trl ndinngln' round your neck." "lie's right," cried Polly. "Vou couldn't." She clung to the pastor in terrified entrenty. "You couldn't net another church, They'd never, never forgive you, It's no use Vou'vo got to let in ? !r< ! You've <_-ot to!" "Listen, Tolly." I To drew her toward him, "''id Is greater Mian any church or crei tl. There's work i>> ho done everywhere Ids w rk." "You'll soon find out rthout that," thundered Strong, "Ho I will," nnswercd Douglas, with Ids head thrown high, "This child has opened a new world t<> hio. She has shown tho a broader, deeper humanity She und I will find the way together." "It won't bO an easy one. I ll promise you that." strong turned to go. "I'm not looking for the easy way," Douglas called after him; then he turn ed to draw Polly's arm within his, but Polly had slipped front his side to fol low tho deacon. "Oh, please, Deacon strong, please!" she pleaded. "Vou won't go away like flint. He'll he all right If you'll only watt. I'm not coming back. I'm not honestly, I'm going on with the show tonight, and I'm going this time for ever." "You are going to stay here with ro?!" cried Douglas, "No, no, Mr. John! I've made up my mind, and I won't he lo Idnme for your unhapplness." She faced him firmly now. "I don't belong to your world, and I don't want to try any more. I'm what he called me I'm a elr< us riding jrlrl. I was born In the circus, und I'll never change, That's my work riding pud It's yours to preach. You must ?<> your work, and I'll do mine." "Whnt!" cried .Ilm in alarm. Ite faced r.bout ami saw Kl< Iso. lie guesn til lllO truth A fuW quick Strides brought lilm to tin* entrance curtains. Ilo Ihrew ihem back :iu?i looked Into (be ring. "My Uodl \\'by don't Marker stop borV" "Wliat is it?" called Douglas, lie forgo! the deacon In his terror a I .lim's behavlor, and Strong was able to slip away unnoticed. "She's golll' 10 ridel She's golll' to ride Barbarian!" Douglas crossed to his side and looked. Polly was springing on to Hie back of itnrhiirhtn. lie was a poorly tralnctl horse, used by the other girl for more showy but less dangerous feats than Polly's. "She's i:oln' through her re ular (tint With him. She's li'-j i:ilt lo Preith bet liPCk." said .Tim. "She wants to do it, it's your fault!" ho cried, turning upon DotlghlS With bloodshot eves. He was half Insane. II.1 cared little whom he Wounded. "Why eati'l we stop her?" cried Douglas, unah?o lo endure the si rain. He tool; one step Inside the entrance. "No, noj not that:" .lim dragged him hack roughly, "If she sees you now it will he the end." They Watch ed iu Bllonce. "She's over the first part," Jim whispered nt hist. Douglas drew back, his muscles tense, ns he watched the scent? Inside the ring. 10lo|s<. Stood lit the pastor's side horror Stricken at Polly's reckless behavior. She knew Barbarian, it was easy to guess the end. "Sho'H eomin' to the hoops," Jim whispered hoarsely. "Barbarian don't know that part. I never trained him." the other girl said. Polly made the llrst leap toward the hoops. The horse was not at fault: It was Polly. She plutlgcd wildly. The nudlotice started, she caught her foot ing with an effort. One. two, three hoops were passed. She threw herself ncross the hack of the horse anil hung head downward as he galloped around the ring, The band was playing loud ly; the people were Cheering, She rose to m<-et the last two hoops. "She's swaylu'!" Jim shrieked In Agony. "She's goto' to tall!" He cov ered his face with his hands. Polly reeled and fell at the horse's side. She mounted and fell again. She rose and staggered In pursuit. "1 can't hear It!'* groaned Douglas. He rushed Into tho ring, unconscious of. the thousands of eyes hent upon his black ministerial garb, and caught the "I) oir/Jif hwt death port theo and im." slip of a girl In his arms Just ns slie was about to sink fainting beneath the horse's hoofs. Barker brought the performance to a halt with a crack of his whip. The audience was on tiptoe. White faced clowns and gayly .attired acrobats crowded around Polly und the pawn r. Douglas did not sec them lie had conn- Into his own. "lie's bringiu' h-r out." whispered nioisc, who still watched at ihw > u trance, .lim dared hot look t:,i Iiis head was still In his hands. "Is it over'.'" he groaned. "I don't know. 1 can't tell ye*." She stepped aside as 1 oughts eame out of the tent, followed by a swarm of performers. He knell on the soft grass and rested Polly s head Upon his knee. The others pressed about thetn. It seemed to Douglas i'.iat he waited hours; then her white lids quivered and opened, and the color crept back to her lips. "It's all right, .lint!" called one of the men from the crowd. "She's only fainted." The big fellow had waited In his tracks for the verdict. Polly's eyes looked up Into those of the parson. A thrill shot through his veins. "It was no use. was It?" She shook her head, with a sad little smile, lie knew that she w.as thinking of her failure to get out of his way. "That's because t need you so much. Polly, that tied won't let you go away from me." He drew her nearer to him. and the warm blood that shot to her cheeks brought back her strength. She tost- unsteadily and looked about her. .lint came toward her, white and : trembling. "All right, Poll?" "Oh. Sluyvor .Ilm!" She threw her self into bis arms and clung to him, sol hing u eakly. No one could ever remember just , how t! e audience left the Id"* t. p that nlvht, nud even ihirkor had no clear Idea of iiOw .Ihn took down the fonts, loaded lite great wagons ami sent the < a r i v;; :i on Its Way. When the ia^t wagon was beginning to . :i ::o t!.e long, winding road of tho m mull: hill Jim turned tv. poll;.-, w ho s:o, d near the vide ,.f t!.e deserted ring. Ills eyes traveled from Per id ihe parson, who walled near her. She v.as in per street chillies now. the Hille brown Quakerish dress which sie- Pad chosen to we..r so much Since her re turn front the parsonage "I guess 1 won't he makln' IIO mis take thi', time." he said, and he placed her hand In that of the parson. "Goodby, Muvver ?Ilm," faltend Pol ly He stooped and touched her fore head with his lips. A mother's Spirit breathed through his klrs. "I'm glad ll'S like this." he said, then I timed away and followed the long, dolled Hue of winding lights dis appearing lowly over the hill. Her eyis traveled after him. Douglas lolichcd I lie cold little hand at In r side. "I belong with them,' she said, still gazing after ,11 in and tic wagons, "Vi.ii belong with ne." ie answered in a ilrilt, grave Voice, and something In the deep, sure P ||CS told her that he was Speaking tho truth. She lifted one trembling hand to his shoulder ami looked up Into his face "Whilher I In Ml goest will 1 g<0{ where tleat (Host will I die" I Ie drew her into his nrinv. "The Lord do so to me and more also if aught hut dentil pfft thee and me." tub bsd. Ulis lite Mouse for Sale .' livery house finds (pllck sale when pnlllted with the \.. \- M. paint. A Coal adds value as well as appearance. It also increases its saleable chances. 'Ihe I.. & .\| colors are bright and lastiag. L. M, |s used in painting by everybody, One reason cost Is only $1,20 per Ballon when made rondy-for use. it s Metal Zinc Oxide and Lead combined. it wears and cover: like gold. Sold by J, II, & m. l. Nash, Lnttrons; J, \v. Copolnnd Co.. Clinton. Or. King's New Life Pills Tho best in tho world. 8 ! pThis Piano is worth working j I for. Get in our Contest to win. I 1 Via K 4 Iff Above is illustration of the Piano we are to give ^ to the Contestant receiving: the largest number i 4 I of votes during* our contest, it looks good and is | a good instrument. It is furnished us by L. A. ^ McCord, the piano and organ man and is guar? j anteed by him. Go see him about this or any other piano. Laurens Advertiser NOTICK. StiltC of South Carolina. Notice is hereby given tliul in pur suance of a commission issued to the underl ined, by the Secretary of Statu of said Siat". books of subscrip tion io (irccnvillc-Oreenwood ? An gusta Pailroad (Company will be opened ai Itoom lith iu (lie Palmetto Building in Hie (Mty of LJi'eonvillo. Sooth Carolina, on September IS111, MKI1?. at I P. M. Notice i.; further given Hint the undersigned will apply to ihe Score Inry of Stale :'t ills ollleu in Colum bia, S. on i !m> DOlh day of Sopteui l.er. Ii?ii|t, ;,i I 1 (,-, loch A. M.. lor II ??harter for raid (SrOCItyillO'Cli'o'C.UWOod I fi AllgUStll Kail way Company, wltll power on Hie pail of said Company In condemn lands lor tlx- rigid of way I for its proposed railroad, which will i run from (he i'iiy of tJioenvllle, H. (.'.,* Ihrough ihn city of fircenwood, and (lie lown of Kdgi li' ld. pi some point I on Savannah ItlvOr opposite or u< al ly opposite the f'iiy of Augusllit and Which will pas:- Ihi'OlIgh the city Of (Jroenvlllo, mid I lie following town I ships, or soiho of Ihein, Iii l.n?rehs Con illy, to wit;- Sullivan liiid W'anr loo, ami ilirOiii'h the i?iw;i pi I'riiicCr 11 i ? .1. I'. Chi ' . ' ? C ? ? ? . ? i Mar What about protecting your property against loss by fire. We have as good as the best in the way of Insurance, ? -aureus surance ('. W. Med Pi re In Agency AVV, Mlt. I Laurens Wholesale Grocer}/ Co. I fP R. C. Gray, Manager ? 6-4 |\Ve are selling for this week onlyj \% { lour, Majestic 1st pat. $6.0? I % White Swan Best pat. $\ t (\\ % V? 1 v A H 2nd pat/Flour E At\ 4 8 Sugar E w | Meal unbolted f |Corn .97l-2c$ r)ats .6Scts| ft Just arrived one car of Bagging and Ties, sec us before son hu\ as $ ft we can save you money. Now is the time to buy your flour as all mills ff 4k are looking for higher prices. A if ^ I Laurens Wholesale Grocery Co. | Y R. C. Gray, Hanager 4*