Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-09-23

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1--WE are going to remain here until we
get strong enough to leave the citv.r an
swered Miriam with a smile. and even
while she spoke faint noise below told
her that the British Colonel was moving
into his new quarters.
The continental was captain in Howe,s
little army. He had served the colonies
with Zeal surpassed by none who rail-
lied round the cause of freedom; but dis
ease had seized upon him in Florida, and
he returned with the troops to Georgia
TO ind an asylum in Miriam Holly's
home, and to be nursed by her through
the long hours of his fever. The attend
ing physician was man who knew how
to keep a secret, and as his sympathies
were with the pateiotic cause, he gave
Miriam many valuable hints that looked
to the hidden soldiers health and future
safety.
Colonel Campbell, bent on the con-
quest of the fair girls heart tried to
make himself agreeable to the inmates of
the mansion. Miriam took good care to
show him that his absence would be
more agreeable than his company, and
the widow treated him with courtesy
and kept him aloof from suspicion for sew
eral days.
1t was believed by the tories of Savan-
nah that a number of continentals re-
manned secreted in the city. Indeed sew
eral had been discovered since its capture.
and at the time of the commentaries
change of quarters an active search for
such persons was going on.
rs this house haunted, Miss Miriam?'
asked the Colonel one morning at the
breakfast table.
The girl started at the abrupt:question,
and wondered if she turned pale.
"Haunted?" she echoed with an effort,
"The ghost must be the rats. Have you
been visited by sheeted beings?"
mo, but after / retired last, night [
heared a noise like the sound of distant
voices. 1t semed to be directly overhead,
and L called my chief of staff. Who
sleeps over my apartment, if you permit
so bold question:" i
"My BROTHER" answered Miriam quick
ly. Il was with him until late hour
last night"
land the night before?"
YES"
'sThen L heard the sound of your
voices, no Doubt" said Campbell. gianc-
ing at the CHIEF Of staff. whose eyes dur
ing the conversation had been fastened
on the girls face.
i Major Guilford had noted every change
OF countenance, and when the twain had
retired from the breakfast table, he
grasped his superior's arm.
What do you say now, Colonel 2" he
cried in triumph.
Il don't know what to say. L"
Il watched her like hawk, and 1 tell
you the girl is disseminating. There is
a rebel soldier in this house!''
Colonel Campbell looked at his Major
but did not speak.
Il never did believe that she was a
tory" continued GuilfOrd. .She is one
of the rankeSt rebels in Savannah. Why.
Colonel. So long as continental remains
beneath this roof you cannot succeed
with her. He stands between you and
Miriam Holly, so you see the line of your
policy is Clearly before YOU"
The British Colonel started.
i. Il did not think of that !" he said.
Major, we will solve the mystery OF the
sounds we heard last night"
With me it is solved already" was
the chief of staff's reply.
From that hour Miriam Holly was
watched.
Her absence from the lower rooms was
noted, and the Colonel knew when she
was not in her bOudOir.
As the days waned, the hidden CONT
Mental improved, aud ut last he rose and
donned his faded uniform.
10 morrow night, it it be dark and
stormy" Miriam said to him, while she
polished his sword in the mellow light OF
the lamp, Il have the doctors assistance,
AMI the horse will not fail you. You
know whittier to ride, and before long
this sword which Howe has missed will
flash once more before the enemy ''
Miriam Holly fancied she was about to
outwit the kings men,. The continental
was ready tor flight, and there were true
friends who promised to help him beyond
the city.
1t was with delight that the girl hailed
the great drops OF rain that battered on
the panes of her window, when the dark
ness of the chosen night fell over their
city like pail. The thunder rolled about
the houses, and now and then flashes OF
lightning revealed glimpseS. of the carni-
wal of rain.
In the hiddenroom stood Captain Tenn
pest, the shadow of his former self, but
strong i'm the desire for liberty. He wait
eel for Miriam, who came ut last, and
showed him rain drops on her.
1.-The elements are assisting u.s. she
.aid, joyfully. 1.-The doctor is waiting
like hero under the elm, and he has tile
password"
Good Are they asleep 90
'sThey retired two hours ago." said
Miriam. Il am satisfied the coast is
clear"
Then the soldier picked up his sword
4, ~,
and Miriam was smiling upon him, when
a voice made both start and hold their
breath.
A step on the secret stairs.
The twain exchanged startled glances,
and the girl turned to the door, which
opened suddenly and revealed the face
of Colonel Campbell. Over his shout
ders flashed the chief of STATS trium-
plant eyes.
This unexpected event threw the lovers
off their guard. and, as the British OIL
GERS leaped into the room with swords
half drawn, the highest in rank ex-1
claimed:
"A rebels nest! So, so Surrender at
once or | will rob the rebel troops of one
sneaking officer!"
His last words were addressed to the
continental captain, whose answer was
kept back by Miriam -Holly's action.
Shrinking from the British officers. she
reached the bed whereupOna a pistol lay,
and a moment later she held it tightly
grfped in her hand
sGentlemen, it may be the kings cause
that will lose in this game" she said, adj
dr essing Colonel Campbell. "You will
sheathe your sword and obey mel"
Campbell and his chief of staff ex-
changed chances.
At Miriam's command they stepped