The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-11-30

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"Surely?"
Surely"
Every we'll; come with me-"
I led her to the gate and directed the
guard to let her go out. What was my
surprise to see her hasten away into the
darkness without hesitation or fear, or
even good-by. =.
Upon my word!" l exclaimed, 'she
wants to 60 for doctor, but she might
have at least thanked me for helping
her to do So"
Early next morning orders were is
SUED to march as soon as the men could
get their breakfast. Where we were go
ing was not divulged, but surmised we
were to go either to Knoxville or Chat
tanooga. Wondering what had become
OF Georgia, mounted the stairs, and,
inquiring which was her room, tapped
at the door.
who's there?" 1 recognized Geor-
gia's voice, but noticed that it was much
sweeter than the night before.
II, Lieut.. Hall. I only wish to know
II you were successful in your quest last
night
Yes"
What time did you get back?"
About-let me see-ten o'clock"
Nonsense. It was II when passed
you beyond the lines.''
Again there was short silence. fol-
lowed by: "Was it?"
whats the matter with you?" I
asked.
"Nothing; go away. I'll tell you by
and by
I went downstairs, and on reaching
the gallery found a summons to 20 to
the general. As left the house solid
company of troopers marched up and
took possession.
"Lleutenant," said the general, 1--WE
are to go at once to Chattanooga, where
this whole matter will be referred to
the commanding general; but before we
march l intend to put it beyond posi-
bllty for anyone who may be concealed
within the limits of this plantation to
escape me. I shall make final search
myself, and I desire you to accompany
me-
l followed him to the house, which
found filled with men. They were scat
tered in every apartment, in the halls.
in the cellar, on the roof. 1t was plain
that the general had caught the secret
OF Harold's Beach's long-maintained
lodging. My heart sank within me. At
last the boy must be trapped. Margaret
would be indicated, but her brothers
| arrest and the speedy punishment that
would surely follow would be a terrible
blow to her. The general walked rapid
ly through all the rooms of the lower
stories, but it was only when he reached
the top floor that he began to hunt in
earnest. Every room except the one in
which Margaret had been placed was
examined in every nook and corner
When we came to Georgia's room, was
surprised that she was not there.
Mounting to the roof, the general or
dered a man to thrust a saber tied to
guidon staff down the chimney. No one
was found, and the searching party de-
scended to the floor below. A sentry
was standing at Margaret's door. The
general stopped before it, hesitated,
started to 60 downstairs, but, changing
his mind, went back and Knocked.
The door was thrown open by Marga-
ret, and the general, followed by his
attendants, stepped over the threshold.
By the window stood a figure that I
recognized as the object of our search
Harold Beach. Margaret's face was
calm; indeed, it struck me with Won
der that, now the blow had fallen, she
bore it so TRANQUILITY. Harold turned,
and, encountering the gaze of the
searching party, shrank away, rather
as if ashamed of his work than sensible
of the doom that awaited him. Thegen-
eral stood looking at the youthful SOL
der with mingled surprise and con-
tempt.
care you the creature who has been
eluding us so long?' he said.
The boys face broke into a merry
smile. The general stood puzzled,
stepped forward, put his hand on a
coil of hair that there had been no at
tempt to conceal, and jet Black mass
fell nearly to the floor. In twinkling
perceived Georgia.
wiz with dellght she began to jump
up and down, clapping her hands, her
eyes dancing.
General" said, II think can
throw some light on this matter. The
brother of this girl last night asked me
for permission to go for doctor. Sup
posing him to be his sister, passed him
out"
What was he doing here?'
He was the real spy, intending to
carry the plan of Burnside's works to
Gen. Bragg"
The general stood looking first at
Georgia, then at me, then at Margaret.
But one thought seemed to possess him,
wonder that we should have the hardi-
hood to concoct such an absurd story.
Turning, he ordered those attending
him to leave the room.
@ Il confess he said, when they were
gone, "that I sympathize with this last
desperate decention this forlOrn hone