The Arkansaw traveler., 1886-05-15

OI TtIuSe lOT tne CdDtdlH, DuI ulu AOt tell her all have now said She was not informed of what 1 well knew was the true reason for Miss Cleabyrn seek ing me out and intrusting me with so dangerous a secret.
 The old lady, who was a confirmed student of the newspaper, and had long been interes d in the fate and fortunes of the captain, was glad to have the chance of being of service to him, and arranged at once where he should sleep We had not much choice, our cottage being but of four rooms.
 My mate told me, when 1 went on duty, that it was rumored at the Cheq- uers that Captain Laurenston was in the neighborhood for certain, and would be caught, worse luck It was impossi- ble that he could get away, there was such lot on the lookout for him. returned some indifferent answer, for, of course, 1 could not tell him how ter ribly l could corroborated his tale. could, however, and did, echo his last wish at leaving, that the officer might beat all his enemies.
 It was again soaking wet night; the wind had gone down, so that the rain did not drive as on the previous day, and there was no violence in the down. pour, but it was steady and drenching enough The usual passenger and goods trains had passed and 1 grew nervous with expectancy No idea. had been given me as to when Captain Eaurenston would make his appearance; but could not help thinking it would be about the same time as my visitor had come on the previous evening, and l was right.
 1 took the precaution to turn my lamp down a little, so as to diminish the light; for there was no knowing what eyes might be on the watch, and 1 was standing at the entrance to my hut striving to pierce the darkness, when was startled by two figures coming sud denly before me. knew them. They entered, and l closed the door
 Thank heaven, you are safe so far, Oswald!' exclaimed the lady-Miss Cleabyrn, of course-" and 1 know you can confde in our friend Waitress; so 1 trust you are out of the tolls.
 Yes, said the captain, turning to me and grasping my hand. 1 knew him by his voice and Miss Cleabyrns words; but had we met casually l assuredly should not have recognized him. His glossy moustache and full whiskers were gone, while light wig hid what was left of his dark curls II know 1 can trust him. he said; "I knew it the first time saw his face But leave me now, dearest; 1t will only be for a time, a short time, ere we meet again. Thank our friend Waitress, and let Us say fare we'll
 Miss Cleabyrn offered her hand-there was such queer thrill in my own veins as touched it, such recalling of past days!-and she said few words expres- sive of her gratitude These were only few; but with her soft voice in my ears, and the sight of her now swimming eyes before me, l would have dared death in her service.
 She then threw her arms around the captains neck, and strove to frame a farewell but broke down terribly, so that for a few minutes she was hysterical, and I dreaded lest she might scream aloud, and thus give the alarm to any chance traveller, or, it might be, any con- cealed watcher But she recovered her. self as quickly as she had broken down, dashed the tears from her eyes, gave one passionate kiss, and then fled into the darkness
 My poor dear girl, said the captain, with some hesitation in his voice, as he gazed after her. :" 1 feel that l ought to have gone with her, and yet 1 know it would have been madness. We were traced here, Waitress, for all l know, the watch upon me has been very close
 l told him how fancied l had seen two persons when Miss Cleabyrn had left my box on the previous night.
 '>Y Yes, he said with smile; joined her at the foot of the bank But you must have good eyes
 1 explained that he misunderstood me; that thought had seen two per sons follow the lady, although in such a storm and in the darkness, it was inn possible to be certain. He was good deal disturbed at hearing this, being evidently at once convinced that my suspicious were we'll founded
 He had not been long in my hut, and we were talking about the best method of first concealing him and then getting him away, when suddenly stopped in my speech and listened at tae door
 What is the matter? asked Lauren ston
 heard a step of some one walking round the box" l returned; and I am sure there is man on the rails. No one has any business there at this time
 In another instant low whistle was heard
 They mean mischief l said; you are cagedl These men are following you"
 The captain turned pale, and thrust his hand into his breast
 I guessed he had some weapon con- cealed there, so exclaimed That will not do-Here! There is just one chance; put on this coat and cap They were those left by my mate" Quick /" cried, can hear them coming sit down and write anything in this book Don't seem to shrink from
 A sharp rap at the door interrupted