The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-10-16

Gus silence. 1t was only broken by Col.
Starbottle:
Your duty commands you, sir. to use
all possible diligence in bringing us be-
fore the federal Judge of this district.
Unless your master in Washington has
violated the constitution SO far as 10 re-
move him, tool"
Il understand you pc: fectly." re-
turned Judge Beeswinger, with I'M
changed composure, land as you know
that Judge Wilson unfortunately can
not be removed except through regular
cause Of Impeachment. suppose you
may still count upon his southern SYM
pathies to befriend you. With that l
have nothing to do; my duty is COM
plete when my deputy has brought you
before him, and have stated the cir
cumstances of the arrest
81 congratulate you. sir" said Capt.
Pinckney, with an ironical salute, lin
your prompt reward for your treachery
to the south, and your equally prompt
adoption of the peculiar tactics of your
friends in the way in which you have
entered this house."
Il am sorry 1 cannot congratulate
you, SIR" returned Judge Beeswinger.
gravely. ION breaking your oath to the
government that has educated and sup
ported you, and has given you the epau
lettes you disgrace. Nor shall discuss
'treachery' with the man who has not
only violated the trust of his country
but even the integrity of his friends
household. 1t is for that reason that
withhold the action of this warrant in
SO far as it affects the person of the
master and mistress of this house.
am satisfied that Mr.. Brant has been as
ignorant of what has been done here as
l am that his wife has been only the
foolish dupe of double traitor"
Silence
The words broke simultanecus ly from
the lips of Clarence and Capt. Pinckney.
They stood staring at each other-the
one pale, the other crimson-as Mrs.
Brant, apparently oblivious Of the sig
nificance of their united adJuration,
turned to Judge Beeswinger in the fury
of her still stifled rage and mortifica.
ton.
Keep your mercy for your fellow
spy" she said with contemptuous
gesture towards her husband, 81 go
with these gentlemen"
you will not, said Clarence, quietly,
until have said a word to you alone"
He laid his hand firmly upon her
| wrist.
The deputy and his prisoners filed
slowly out of the courtyard together.
the latter courteously saluting Mrs.
Brant as they passed, but turning from
Judge Beeswinger in contemptuous ST.
lence. The latter followed them to the
gate, but there he paused.
Turning to Mrs. Brant, who was still
half struggling in the strong grip of
her husband. he said:
"Any conjunction I may have had in
misleading you by accepting your in
vitation here, dismissed after had en-
tered this house! And l trust" he add
ed, turning to Clarence, sternly, 81
leave you master of it,"
AS the gate closed behind him, Clar-
'cnce locked it. AS his wife turned upon
him angrily, he said. quietly: 81 have
10 intention of restraining your liberty
a moment after our interview is over.
disturbed"
She threw herself disdainfully back
in her chair, her hands clasped in her
lap, in half contemptuous resignation,
with her eyes upon her long, slim,
arched feet crossed before her. Even
in her attitude there was something.
OF her old fascination which. however,
now seemed to sting Clarence to the
quick.
Il have nothing to say to you in re-
gard to what has just passed in this
house, except that as long as I remain
even nominally as it's master, it shall
not be repeated. Although 1 shall
no longer attempt to influence or con-
troll your political sympathies. shall
lot allow you to indulge them where
in any way they seem to imply my
sanction. But SO little do oppose your
liberty that you are free to rejoin your
political companions whenever you
choose to do SO on your own RESPONSE