Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-09-13

The Continental was captain in
Howe's little army. He had served the
colonies with zeal surpassed by none
who rallied round the cause of freedom;
but disease had seized upon him in
Florida, and he returned with tlse troops
to Georgia to find an asylum In Miriam
Holly's home, and to be nursed by her
through the long hours Of his fever.
The attending physician was man who
knew how to keep secret, and, as his
sympathies were with hepatriot cause,
he gave Miriam many valuable hints
that looked to the hidden soldiers
health and future safety. ns
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
not 80 show him that his, absence would
be more desirable than his company,
and the widow treated him with cour-
tesy that kept Kim aloof from suspicion
for several days, ' #ai D4
1t was believed by the Tories Of Sa-
vannah that number Of Continentals
remained secreted in the city. Indeed,
several had been discovered since its
capture, and, at the time of the COM
! mandant's change of quarters an
active search for such persons was going
on. .E ta.v 90 ra ss~
'Is this house haunted, Miss Miri-
am? asked the colonel one morning at
the breakfast-table Foss s.te-# 7a
The girl started at the abrupt ques-
ton, and wondered if she turned pale.
Haunted ?" she echoed, with an eff
fort. "The ghosts must be rats. Have
you been visited by sheeted beings Pr
"No. but after l had retired last
night heard noise like the sound of
distant voices. It seemed to be directly
overhead, and l called my chief of
staff. Who sleeps over my apart
ment, if you will permit SO bold a
question:
"My BROTHER" answered Miriam,
quickly. 81 was with him until a late
hour last night"
"And the night before %
eyes"
"Then I heard the sound of your
voices, no doubt" said Campbell, glanc-
ing at the chief of staff, whose eyes,
during the conversation, had been fas-
tened on the girls face -
Major Guilford had noticed 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?" he
cried, in triumph 49, =,
CT don't know what to say. +"
81 watched her like a hawk, and I
tell you that the girl is dissimulating.
There is rebel soldier in this house p
Colonel Campbell looked at his major,
but did not speak. se a
81 never did believe that she was a
Tory" continued Guilford. "She is
one of the rankest rebels in Savannah.
Why, Colonel, so long as the Cont
mental, remains beneath this roof, you
cannot succeed with her. He stands
between you and Miriam Holly, so you
see the line of our policy is clearly be-
fore YOU"
The British colonel started.
did not think Of that" he said,
Major, we will solve the mystery of
the sounds we heard last night"
't.With me it is solved already" was
the chief of the staff's reply.
From that hour Miriam Holly was
watched. g4
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, and at last he rose
and donned his faded uniform.
Tomorrow night, if it be dark and
stormy" Miriam said to him, while
she polished his sword in the mellow
light Of the lamp. 81 have the doctors
assistance, and 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" aeF grueH s4Go !
Miriam Holly fancied that she was
about to outwit the Kings men. The
Continental was ready for. flight, and
there were true friends to help him be-
yond the city. saHis ~ ~
It was with delight that the girl hail
ed the great drops of rain that patter-
ed on the panes of her window, when
the darkness of the chosen night fell
over the city. The thunder rolled
about the houses, and now and then
flashes Of lightning revealed glimpses
of the carnival of rain. '-'
In the hidden room stood Capt. Tenn
pest, the shadow of his former self, but
strong in his desire for liberty. He
waited for Miriam, who came at last,
and showed him rain drops
"The elem ents are assisting U.S." she
said, joyfully. The doctor is waiting,
like a hero, under the elm, and he has
the password. % At-.
"Good. Are they asleep?"
They retired two hours ago." said
Miriam. I" I am satisfied the coast is
clear"
Then the soldier picked up his sword
with pride that caused his eyes to
flash, and Miriam was smiling upon
him, when voice made both start and
hold their breath.
A step on the secret stair
The twain exchanged startled glances,
and the girl turned to the door, which
omen cd Suddenly and revoa led tho fac %