Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-01-17

CHAPTER XIV.-CoNTINUED.
But already curious crowd Of citizens
and soldiers, attracted by the crushed
figure Of the dead man ON the sidewalk was
inundating the house, and it required the
exercise of considerable tact and authority
on Harry's part before the body was re-
moved in an ambulance and the eager sight
seers were driven away, so that when he
returned Kate had explained the situation
of affairs to her parents, who greeted him
more cordially.
81 must say, sir" Mr.. Frobisham said, in
kind though pompous tones, "that you have
behaved in monstrously handsome man
ner."
&c And that we shall always remember
you in our prayers with gratitude, though
we may never meet again." his wife said,
graspiug. Harry's hands.
"Though we may never meet again. the
daughters voice echoed in tone so utterly
distressful, that Harry's spirits sank below
zero
There was no plea for further delay.
There was no necessity now to unmask the
treachcrous Frenchman, SO, muttering to
himself the words de mOrttiis nil 1isi bOnuna,
he babe the Frobshams adieu.
He had just reached the front door
when Kate's light step came hurrying after
him
'One moment, Harry, before you go,
have secret to confess to you. This old
house is full of mysteries, and there is one
that must reveal to YOU"
ooh, Kate, how gladly will share your
troubles"
GO know you would, Harry. Now listen.
On that terrible Monday morning when the
city was all in chaos, found young man,
emaciated and sick nearly to death, lying
on our steps. From his wandering talk I
CLEANED that he was Federal soldier, who
had, in the confusion of that awful night.
escaped from Libby Prison. Calling Walter
to my assistance, we carried the wasted
form of the poor boy into the attic cham
Der of the house, where he now lies.''
NGod bless you for your mercy, Kate.''
I've did the best we could for him,
Walter and I, but we kept his presence q
secret; and now we are going to leave the
house, you must find another nurse for
him"
sGoing! Where are you going?''
" You must not ask me, Harry. Oh, will
you not realize that our roads in life lie in
different directionsW she said, passionately.
"Neverm Harry said, resolutely.
"You must. Now, Harry, we must part.
Early tomorrow morning we leave the city.
Promise me by the love you bear me that
you will not add to my pain by seeking to
discover our destination" she sobbed in the
earnestness of her supplication.
"Nay, dearest" Harry said, "do not
trouble yourself with my opportunities. If
at is your will to leave without an adeu
from we, go you shall, though remember,
when time has healed these wounds
evil time heal them ever, Harrya Oh,
If dared to hope-but I am forgetting.
Here is the key to the bacls-door of the
house. By seven o'clock at the latest bring
with you an ambulance and take the poor
fellow away. And now, fareweIl!'
She sank INTERESTINGLY on his breast She
gave him KISS for kiss and twned her arms
round his neck, all the while murrnuring:
& It is goodbye for ever, Harry, my own
Harry, we must never meet again.
the old house to carry away the sick soldier,
you can imagine his wild joy to discover in
the object Of his darling's solicitude the
wasted features of his long-lost friend, Cor
don Grey.