Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-13

aBut am in earnest, Miss Lille"
swell, then, that ID more reason flor not
mentioning it."
May see you alone. Miss Eddlesa' he
asked
1T is not worth while. II you wish to
saything to me you can say it here, " she re-
piled.
But this is on business Of some mo-
ment and interest to you.
very well, then, be brief" And Lille
led young Woodsley into the parlor.
"Lillie," he broke out abruptly as he
clasped her hands, you must know that
love you! yes that adore you! 0, have
| you not a little love for me in return?"
II can never love you, Mr.. Woodsaey, !"
she replied; but you will command nv
respect and friendship SO long as you con-
duct yourself as eentlman should"
These are unsettled times, Miss Lille,
and you must have some one to take an
interest in your wellfare-solne one to pro-
tect you. love you, may / not be your
PROTECTOR"
"wo have protector" Lille loftily re-
piled.
John, you mean, of coursea"
yes"
But you do not understand"
Understand what?" she asked.
That John is ira" but before he
could finish the word "traitor" one delicate
| finger was pointed at him like the barrel Of
pistol, and with equal effect.
Don't you dare say that of John, you
scoundrelr' and her eyes flashed as she
spoke.
What! do you call me scoundrel?" he
demanded, doing his utmost to control his
temper, which still showed by facial con-
| tortiOns.
Il call anyone scoundrel that dare to
say our John is a traitor.
Il mean that he vas a Unionist and
against the South, if that pleases you
better"
"He is not against the South, sir" Lille
Augrily answered.
"Well he is not with us, and you know
that he who is not with us is against u.s. /"
Neither am with anyone who is wicked
enough to break up our Government; but I
do not wish to talk more Of this matter.
We are having trouble enough now" And
she arose to 60.
that / may hope; that can some timA Jail
you wife, and thus have q protecA D
claim over you? can be Of great help y
these troublesome times to all your family.
il you will only bid me hope"
No, Mr.. Woodsley, I do not wish to
marry; and if did it would be by different
wooing than this" And Lille advanced
toward the door.
Edom Woodsley stepped suddenly before
her and grasped her arm with such force
that it made her cry out with pain. Il must,
and will know" But before he could
finish the sentence blow laid him CULVER
ing on the floor. A pleasant faced, plainly
attired young man stood over the PROSTATE
form and prevented the half fainting girl
from fa1oiuo op1 COp d,,c fo1 bor rvo,,flx, a.
seat.
The stunned man only remained in that
condition for q moment, when he began
raising himself and looked around in be-
wildered way, until he began to coInpre-
bend what had happened, when with look
of unuttemble hatred he stumbled to his
feet, and, shaking his fist at his antagonist,
growled through his grinding teeth;
Henry Arno, you will pay dearly for this
interference. Ill follow you until your
death but win have revenge, :" And With
curse he turned and passed out and away.
%, Henry, what shall do, what shall
dor" the poor girl moaned rs she partially
recovered from the shock. i am afraid Of
that man, he is SO bad"
do not fear him, replied her new conn
panion. II will attend to thatgentleman il
he dare to ever modest you again.
II am not afraid for myself, but he swore
SO horribly to have revenge upon you that
be will certainly do 80 If he has a chance.
He may kill you. And she shuddered at the
thought.
II will not let him take me unawares. and
he is too cowardly to attack me openly" he
replied.
was astonished to find the household in
great state of excitement over the events
A1o~, al T.
bring in the future.
Mrs. Eddles had returned from visit
and when appraised of the occurrences Of
the day was in a state of anxiety and fear.
Two days from Henry Amos encounter
with Edom Woodsley, five strange horse
men rode up to the Eddles mansion and
demanded dinner. which was readily fur
nished them.
The strangers were heavily armed, and
they fourished their pistols with wanton
recklessness that greatly frightened the
ladies.
"Gentlemen, you are in the presence Of
ladies', and you will please qRuduct your
selves like men, said John ina tone Of re-
spectful request.
With nm oath that Jared the china on the
mantel shelf one OF them, big, burly,
red-headed fellow named Jim, demanded
what he had to do about it.
Il am the proprietor Of this place and
the protector Of these ladies', and propose
to take care Of them," John replied
warmly
Your name is Eddles, amt it?" asked
another one Of the ruffians as he turned
his black, snaky eyes searchingly upon
young Eddles.
John Eddles is my name, sir"
@You are the chap what is agin the South,
amt yer2"
No, sir. The man who ssys John Eddles
Is against the South 10 liar.
Does yer say I'm liar?" demanded the
snaky -eyed visitor, drawing ponderous
navy pistol, and putting it unpleasantly
near Johns nose.
Only the man Who says am against the
South, he undauntedly replied.
Then yer amt agin usP"
Not against the South.
& Then jine M.
Join who?"
down.
who il the Captain?n
"Me," pointing his finger toward his
stomach.
What regiment do you belong to, Cap
tain2n INQUIRED John.