The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-16
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proof rt his rhtva(ry, bus the raps>>ss =
own words lrtt NO doubt that shv ~
rarrnt dcSert,rn wruld ia ruaNgy Sru
tribute 70 the safety pt his Hallans tuu
aud trirnd Eut TOR that, Na&aAn
would have stu>,d at his sidu tr the h.Sc
rAtrrmity,
There arc crises in mcus lives when
til" brain works with marvellous swift
meas 1t was while licutenaut Ookmau
was running with hia utm,~t speed for
tho shelter of tho house that It flashed
upon him there was way 10y which ho
could not only increase his own prospect
Cf escape. but ut the Same time save that
good family M infinite amount OF an
noynnco.
1io would not enter the ,!w"llin. vt
nll, but pnss into tho woods at tho rear
Tho opportunity to do 10 was his
whilo Captain Trenholm was holding
his vigorous dcbnto with tho raidcrs in
tho highway. If tho captain could not
keep off the nnRcrcd Rucrrillns the lat
ter in their desperation wcro likely to
forcO IN entrance into tho dwelling, in
order IL take vengeance on tho man
TINT had shot their leader They would
otter no violence to tho captain himself
whil" tho debato wns under wny. since
NIL wcro fighting under the samo flag,
md tho officer was therefore strictly
truthful when he declared himself to
ho III no danger, But. with Onklnnn in
sight. neither the rngo nor tho threats
nor the resistance of tho captain would
re sufficient to prevent tho Grrco troop
erS tr>>m shooting the Union officer
Ike may hold them in check Cor u
rSitt tiWe, Thought Oukman. "but
they w!N nNt allow me to escape There
Will t@ nanre fighting if stay and
sNnle nt these people viii tv hurt TIE
right ronrSe IS tnr ME IL take to the
woods -
He was passing the farther end of
tho mansion. with the intention Of
reaching the forest, from which he had
taken his first survey Of tho place. when
somo ono called to him in guarded
undcrtono:
como moment. HoutenantI
lic stopped short and looked around
''Good heavens. Miss Eldridgoi Whut
brings you hero at this timcY"
She paused n couple Of PAGES away.
whcro she could bo seen only indistinct
ly In tho gloom. That her voico was
trcmulous and that she betrayed mucl
~ tIlN nf .,Il..,
bravery.
Ignoring his question. sho said ro
provingly
"rho captain told you to como into
the house
'lic did, and he il brave. honorahl,
soldier replied Oakman. eager to rem.
der this tribute to tho gallant officer
'But shall bo safer in not obcyinu
him "
"EN W" ! : believe wo can hold
them At hayE'
There was something thrilling in her
reference to the defenders MS 1--WE"
'lf bravery alone were sufficient,
should hc safe in the hands Of you and
the captain. But this house was never
intended for II fort, and. if thew pcrsc
we're. they may hurn it about our
heads
"They would not dare do that. "
'Ordinarily they would not. but
shot their leader. and they arc deter
mined to get ut me 1t will be easy t,
reach the woods ut tho rear of YOU,
plantation. and | am sure they canno
find me there"
"Iour plan is good one, but thcr
is n better"
"What is thatg"
Take my pony. Jack. and ride away
There isn't an animal in Georgia no
i'll the whole south, she proudly add
ed, THAT can orcrtako you.
"Whcre is heY'
"Whcn Pete brought me word tha
you refused to use him. told him +
return him to his hiding place in tin
woods, Hunt up Pete. You know whcr
to find him. Let him conduct you roun,
to the road. and then don't spare Jack.
The seconds We're Of mcasurolcss val
ne. In the stiffness Of the night TIN
angry voices were plainly audible !,
tho highway. Captain Trenholm = abov
all the Others. and it must bc admitte,
that his profanity was impressive in IT.
""S' '-N hSH'iS INC arguments ana pro
tests were at a crisis
Despite MI this, I.ioutenant Oakma,
could not help saying:
al will accept your offer | thanl
you from the bottom of my heart an,
pledge myself that, If be possible. Jacl
shall be returned at tho earliest hour, ;
II shall be- grateful to receive him
but beg you to give tho matter III
thought, and not to delay your depar
turo another moment"
She was growing nervous over hi
dallying,
We'll. goodhy, Miss Eldridge / hop
we shall meet under happier circum
stances hut il we are never to SEQ eacl
other, God bless you'll / shall never
never, forget tho noblest daughter O
tho south.
He extended his hand. and she met Il
In the excess Of his feelings he wa
pardonable If his pressure was feryen
and was prolonged few seconds longe,
than was necessary; but, Offering n,