The morning call., 1892-01-13

be taken care Of, and if you amt I'll find
you If you're on top of this green yerth,
and with a look that made the German
SILVER the scout left.
AS the DAYS went by Mabel thought she
would 90 mad. Her father was fortunately
laid up with the g0ut and Charlotte looKeu
with wonder and alarm at her sister pare
face marked with frequent tears. one was
soon appraised Of The cause, but she had 100
little force of character to do more IMAM
svmpathiZe with the sufferer she, poor
girl was stricken down by note from
Joseph Galloway, telling her that on the
18th Captain Campbell had been tried Oy
cOurt-martial as spy, convicted ana SEN
fenced TO die, and they only wanted
General HOWe's approval, and beyond ali
doubt this would be given alter Christmas
dav. and the sentence carried out at once.
But that night there came tldlngS that gave
her hone She tItIered into the garden,
sustained by Cassie, and there behind the
old box bushes stood tall man, VINO IN
trOdUced himself as Lieutenant McClan.
We've no time 10 waste, Miss Bennett; but
think, beyond all doubt, our friend fhlllp
Will not spend his Christmas day IN W al
nut-stTeet Jail. Keep up your spirits. III
leave Weaver here to make all arrange
ments. Glod-by, ana God bless you"
Weaver was CrOuCniug IN the bushes and
he informed Cassie that as he had nothing
something with great Satisfaction, CASSIE
at once made for the cellar and secured
meat pie about eighteen inches across anu
eight deep, intended for the breakfast OF the
IabUriug men on the farm. She could easily
account to the butler Tor some OF 1t being
taken. Weaver took the pie, aud Cassie,
with her ewes sticking out Of her head,
watched him eat In ten minutes he handed
her the empty dish, with the remark that
"it kind of took he edge OF his appetite.
Without a word Cassie took it. and before
entering the house turned and said: Good
Lawd. dat little man VIII bust lore m0rnln',
sure"
The scout quickly made his arrange
ments CassIe's brother IN Yoke had pass
to haul hay from the Point meadows, near
Brides burg, and on the morning of the 24Jh
he started OF, his hard hand pressed by his
mistress and with the Injunction from
Cassie that shed smash him II he made
any mistake" But Nvke was as true rs
steel and knew what he bad to do. His big
wagon body was covered by strong OAK
stats, and on these the hay was 10 be piled,
leaving the Wag0n-bed empty. lie quickly
got TO the meadow and began to load and
about o'clock five men came creeping
along the bank. "AIl right, N0ke. We're
ready" And they cTaWIed under the hay,
the tailb0aTd was put in and NOke started.
The men were Lieutenant NcClaln ana Iour
soldiers. one Of course being Weaver.
Back of the prison on PTune street was
blue frame tavern, kept by Seotch-lrlsh-
man named Bates. lie was a staunCh pa
trIOt, but kept Lis own counsel and bis
place was quite a resort Tor the ITish SOL
diery OF The British army. At this time the
greater palt IF the English has left the city,
intending TO surprise Washington al White
Marsh, and those that remained were en-
loving themselves in anticipation OF to-
morrow festivities.
Bates knew all about the enterprise, and
when the wagon drove under the shed un-
locked q stable door and the party stepped
in, finding abundant food awaiting them.
1t was an excellent night for the enterprise
warm and foggy.
The old prison stood on the southeast cor
neT of Sixth and Walnut streets, and eX-
tended back to Pune, where the wall was
twelve feet high. On the east was a stable
belonging 10 the mansion on Walnut street,
owned by the HaZ.ehurSt family. Grobe
had been steadfaSt, and Philip awaited
Christmas eve with feyersh eagtTuess.
About midnight Bates whispered, Now,
men, the streets clear and is raining" Ia
q moment they we're up, Mccain IN the
lead, carrying a short LADDER. he log was
so thick that one could scarcely see across
the street. Quickly the stable roof was
gained and then they waited for tue signal
In the prison the guards were enjoying
themselves. some one had furnished plenty
of liquor and the wTetched Inmates, stary-
ing and despalTug, could hear the noise and
Tevelry as they iOy on the stone floors trying
10 sleep. Campbell had not been locked uD,
but was slowed away in q cellar full Of fire
wood. just as the State House bell struck
/ Christmas morning a man with lantern
came 10. Now, Captain, quick" Iney
stole cut into the yard. The black demons
who were tie haHgmen of The place were
bowling ike Wild beasts from their quarters
IN the SiXth-Street side, but not a guard
was abroad. In he southeast corner OF the
yard we're a number OF hoEsheads, and on
these Philip mounted and his guide dISap-
peared.
Philip gave a low hist" and in a second
something sCTsped on the wall; II was a
kn0tted rope. Hand over hand he went un-
Ill he was gUaspeI by tile collar AMI violent
" hauled over the paTapet and his heart
gave a bound as ne heard McClain' voice in
his ear.
Like cats tie entire party descended.
NU6e was in the street with the wagon.
Enough nay lay over the standards to cOu-
ceal the party and they quickly Crawled in
size. There was plenty Of danger ahead,
but il was near morning and very DARK and
but few soldiers abroad.
They had to pass the Bennett mansion on
their way and figure rose from the side of
the road. Is dat you, Nuker' Yes, CasS,
We're all right, bless do Lord
Poor Mabel was on her knees when the
girl burst into the room with the news.
she flew to the window, but could only hear
the wheels Of the wagon that was speeding
her lover to life and safety.
From the Point Meadows the party had
no trouble in reaching the American camp.
The rest is easily told. Old Bennett died,
aud IN 1888 Philip and Mabel were married.
LOttle, her sister, went 10 England ana died
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