Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-04-20

if you did but know it," he said, so that
all could hear.
You, Mr.. Blake, How can that be
poSSible?"
Il spoiled a scrcnade for YOU few
nights ago. | was officer Of the day.
and caught sight of man gazing up at
your window after midnight | felt
sure he was going to sing; so. like good
fellow, went over to play an accom-
paniment, and then-would you believe
it?-he wouldn't sing. after all"
She was white now. Her eyes were
gazing almost imploringly at him.
Something warned him to hold his
peace, and he broke off short.
"Who was it? Oh. do tell us. Mr..
Blake" were the eXclamations, Mrs.
Rayner being most impetuous in her de-
mandS. Again Blake caught the appeal
in Miss Travers' eyes.
That's what | want to know" he re-
sponded mendaciously. "When | woke
up next morning. the whole thing was a
dream. and | couldn't fix the fellow at
all"
There was a chorus of disappointment
and Indignation. The idea of spelling
such gem of a sensation. But Blake
took it all complacently until he got
home. Then it began to worry him.
Was it possible that she knew he was
there?
That night there was disturbance in
the garrison. Just after 10 o'clock, and
while the Sentries were calling off the
the hour, woman'S ShriekS and cries
were heard over behind the quarters of
Company b and close TO the cottage oc-
cupied by Lieut.. lIaync. The officers
of the guard ran to the spot with sew
eral men. and found Private Clancy
struggling and swearing i'm the grasp of
three soldiers. while Mrs. Clancy was
imploring them not to let him gO-he
was wild like again: il was drink: he had
the horrors. and was.batin' her while
she was tryin' to get him home. And
Claucy'S appearance bore out her words.
He was wild and drunken. but he swOrc
he meant no harm; he struggled hard
for freedom; ne vowed he only wanted
to see the lieutenant at his quarters,
and Mr.. Iayne, lamp in hand, had
come upon the scene and was striving
to quiet the woman. who only screamed
and protested the louder. AT his
quiet order the soldiers released Clancy,
and the man stood patie@t and Subordi-
nate.
Did you want to see me, Clancy.
asked Mr.. Hayne.
"ASkin' Yer pardon sir, | did began
the man, mSteadily. and evidently
struggling with the fumes of the liquor
he had been drinking: but before he
could speak again. Mrs. Clancy >hrieks
rang out on the still air:
"Oh. for the love of God. how'd him,
some o. yes. He'll Kill him. Hes mad.
say, Shurc It's | that know him best.
Oh. blessed Nargin. save us. Don't let
him loose. MiSthcr Foster" she scream
ed to the officer of the guard. who at
that moment appeared ON the full
run.
Whats the uoublc?" he asked.
breathlcssly.
Clancy seems 10 have been drinking.
and wants 10 talk with me- about SOME
thing, Mr. Foster. said Haync, quietly.
lie belongs To my company. and l will
Dee responsible that hc goes home. IL is
really Mrs Clancy that is making all
the trouble"
oh for the love of God, hear him.
now. within the man was tcarin' the hair
o. me this minute, Oh. how'd him.
men, Shurc Ills Capt Rayncr wud
nivcr let him go.
Whats the matter. Mrs. Clancy?'
spoke a quick. stern voice, and Rayner
with face white aS sheet. suddenly
stood i'm their midst.
"Oh. God be praised. it's here We are,
captin. Shure it's Clancy, sir. drunk.
sir. and rnnin' round the garrison, and
batin' me, sir.
Take him to the guard house, Mr.
Foster" was the stern, sudden order
Not word, Clancy as the man
StrOve TO speak. "Of with him. and if
he gives YOU any trouble. send for me. "
And a. the poor fellow was led away.
silence fell upon the group. Mrs. Clan
cy began wall of mingled relief and
misery. which the captain ordered her
to cease and go home. More men came
hurrying to the spot, and presently the
officer of the day. 1T is all right
now. " said Rayncr to the latter. "Onc
of my mcn-Clancy-waS out here
drunk and raising "A row. have sent
him TO the guard house. Go back to
your quarters. men. Come. captain.
will You walk over home with mc?"
"Was Mr.. IIaync here when the row
occurred?" asked the cavalryman, look
ing as though he wanted to hear some
thing from the young officer who stood
a silent witness.
Il don't know, replied Rayner. 1T
makes no difference, captain. 1t is not
a case of witnesses. l shan't prefer
charges against the man. ComeI' And
he drew him hastily away.
Haync stood watching them as they
disappeared beyond the glimmer of his
lamp. Then a hand was placed ON his
arm:
Did YOU notice Capt Rayner'S face
his lips? He was aShcn as death"
Come in here with me, was the re-
ply: and. turning, Hayne led the post
surgeon into the house.