The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-18

by none who rallied around the causago
freedom; but disease had seized uppn
him in Florida, and he returned withlthe,
troops to Georgia to find an asylum 10
Miriam Holly's home, and to be nursed
by her through the long hours of bis fe-y
yer. The attending physician was asnlan
who knew how to keep secret. and as
his sympathies we're with the patriot
cause, he gave Miriam many valuable
hints that looked to the hidden soldiers s.
health and future safety. ~ s
Col. Campbell, bent on the conquest
Of the fair girls heart, tried to make
himself agreeable to the inmates Of the
mansion Miriam took good care not to
show him that his absence would be
more desirable than his company and the
widow treated him with a courtesy that
kept him aloof from suspicion for seye
raj days. ~ a p IN -;l. ''l3i'' j
1t was believed by the tories Of Sa.
vannah that number Of Continentals
remained secreted in tie city. Indeed,
several had been discovered since its cap,
ture and at the time of the commanders
change of quarters an active search Of
such persons was going on. :,
"Ts this house haunted, Miss Miriam ?
asked the Colonel one morning at the
breakfast.table. = ~ .,'.e'l,'' 't,t
The girl started at the abrupt question
and wondered If she turned pale. 4.
"Haunted? ?" she echoed, with an effort
"The ghosts. must be rats. Have you
been visited by sheeted beings p 80
mo, but after I had retired last night
/ heard noise like the sound of distant
voices. /, 1t seemed to be, directly over
head, and / called my chief Of staff. =
Who sleeps over my apartment, if you.
will permit so bold q question ?" rs
t'Nfy brother answered Miriam quick
ly. h.aI was with him until a late hour last
night ~ 72so 200 lal' l.' y .
aAnd !, the s' night beforee3''', ree3',.Is ss5 59
eyes, q i7''5-i's'l .35S',- 80 .
"Then 1 heard the sound of your vol
ces, no Doubt" said Campbell, glancing
at the chief of staff, whose eyes during
the conversation had been fastened on
the girls face. y A2.'i + - y
Major .Guilford had noticed every
change Of countenance, and when the
twain bad retired from the breakfast-ta-
Bile, he grasped his superior arm.
"What do you say now, Colonel p he
cried in triumph. r. .,r, as !
:. II don't know what to say. L."
".I watched her like hawk, and l tell
you that girl is dissimulating. There is
rebel soldier in this house."
Col. Campbell looked at the Major,
but did not speak. E,aeio nj t4siag .,if /
81 never did believe that she was q
Tory" continued Guilford. sShe is one
of the rankest rebels in Savannah Why,
Colonel, 80 long as the Continental re-.
mains beneath this roof you cannot sue
ceed with her. He stands between you
and Miriam Holly, SO you see the line Of
your policy is clearly before 1you.'' s
The British Colonel started. .avse
81 did not think of that + he said
"Major, we will solve the mystery of the
sounds we heard last night I. a9aasis
sasWith me it is solved already" was
the chief Of stalls reply. 7s9HeI
h From that hour Miriam iHollyaMas
watched .yaaqmo9 {lai edt loHaaR )
II Her absence from the lower rooms
was noted, andathe Colonel. knew when
she was not i'm her boudoir. a7a2sas
b. As the days waned the hidden Cont.
mental improved, aud atlast he rose and
donned his faded uniform. on9sj tas 5
tTo-morrow night, if it be dark and
[stormy,n Miriam said to him, while she
polished his sword in the mellow light
of the lamp. 81 havea the DOCTORS as.
sistance, and the horse will not fail you
You know whittier to ride, and before
long this sword which Howe has missed
will fash once more before the enemy -
Miriam Holly fancied Ishe was about
to outwit the kings men. The Cont.
mental was ready for fight, and there
were true friends who promised to- help
him beyond the city. ED q eaaoIa ~.
1t was with delight that the girl hailed
the great drops of rain that battered on
the panes of her window, when tho dark
mess ofsthe chosengnight fell over the
city like 2aiepall. erThe thunder rolled
about the honses,andinow and then fash
es of lightning revealed glimpses of the
carnival oflrain.a ,se5i hgG
in the hidden room stood Capt. TEN
pest, the shadow OF his former self, but
strong in the desire for liberty. He wait
ed for Miriam, who came at last, and
showed him rain-drops on her.
"The elements are assisting u.s." she
Isaid joyfully. aThe doctor is waiting
Hike a hero, under the elm, and he has
the password" stl al
# aGood! Are they asleep r.
"They retired two hours ago." said
Miriam. 81 am satisfied that the coas,
lis clear" SO I bs7HSi
Then the soldier picked up his sword
with alpride that caused his eyes to fash
and Miriam was smiling upon him, wher
a voice made both start and hold theil
breath. %9f Ft i
II A step onithe secret stair!
The twain exchanged startled glances
land the gill turned to the door, which
.1opened suddenly, and revealed the fac,
of Col. Campbell. Over his shoulde
flashed the chief Of staff's triumphan
Ieyes. '99i ..a'9 i'3.i'i'1 g.f = - +
i This unexpected event threw the Low
ers off their guard, and as the British
, officers leaped into the room, will
!. swords half-drawn, the highest in ranl
, exclaimed: ai.s' y
GA rebels nest! So, so! Surrende
at once, orI will rob the rebel troops o
one sneaking officer ?"
r His last words were addressed to th,
Continental captain, whose answer wa
kept back by Miriam Holly's action.
t Shrinking from the British officers
! she reached the bend whereon pisto
lay, and moment later she held j
: tightly griped in her hand!
3 Gentlemen, it may be the king
cause that will loose in this game" sh
, said, addressing Colonel Campbell :
I"You will sheathe your swords AM
obey meP H7
4 Campbell and his chief of staff ez
changed glances ad9a
At Miriam's command they steppe
Q from before the door, and she looked 9