Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-07-06
tents, they were soon stopped by senti-

tents, they were soon stopped by a sent;-
mel.
Halt! Who goes there?" he cried.
lis |, Sylvia Leland, of Lexington,
and my. brother Joseph. We would see
our father, Timothy Leland, on urgent
matters" he heard a clear, low voice re-
ply.
'!Stars and. moons, girlv' calculated
the amazed sentry under his breath. He
stepped nearer and tried to see her face,
but Sylvia drew Featherfoot back pace
:" lis very important, sir, that / see my
father at once. Will you show me the
way to his tent?'
Il must have look at this brother of
yours first. If you are true patriot, you
will know that too great care cannot be
taken to prevent the entrance Of spies to
the camp. More than one has tried its
He raised a tin lantern, and, opening its
door wide, flashed a light upward. Syl-
via spirited face was like brilliant flow
er under her broad hat. One glance told
the soldier that she was to be trusted. At
sight of little Joseph, preternaturally SOL
emn, perched on the back Of the old white
mare, his bare feet scarcely reaching half
way down her round sides, his eyes shin
ing like stars under his close-cut, yellow
curls, he burst into rrepressible laughter.
moons and suns." he exclaimed, "but
you're brave youngster to ride as body
guard for your sister through the night tall
the way from Lexington. l cannot leave
my post, but | will call some one to escort
you to headquarters. Halloo, there, Cor
poral"'
A man emerged from the darkness, and
after few lowspoken words, took Feaths
q IL o,ol
follow, led them into the camp.
Il thank you for your kindness, sir, -
said Sylvia to the sentinel as they left
him.
eve are much beholden to you, SIR
added Joseph, using an expression he had
heard his father utter.
"'You are most welcome, worthy SIR
the man replied, gravely, but they heard
his mellow laugh for some distance.
Il like not that man, Sylvia" whispered
her brother. Gle is not mannerly to
laugh at us in such a way"
NAY, now. He means it in all kind
ness. Perchance you remind him of his
own lad left behind him at home" she
answered, trying to soothe his injured
dignity
They presently stopped at large tent,
and she saw light moving within. A
man stepped out carrying lantern.
"Who comes here?' he asked.
"Dave! Oh, Dave! IT'S I, Sylvia!'' was
the quick, unexpected response, spoken
gladly. She let the rens fall on Feather
foot's neck and stretched out both hands
toward him.
''SylviaH' he cried, nearly letting his
lantern fall in establishment. Sylvia! I
cannot believe it! What has happened|
Come close and l will tell you. must
see my father at once. Every moment
is precious. There are spies in our village.
Where is my father, Dave?"
And you rode all this way to bring the
word my brave grip he said, laying his
hand over hers. Then, to the corporal, he
said: ''This is of grave Importance. Let
Timothy Leland be summoned with
haste"
The man hurried off to execute his Or
der. Meanwhile little Joseph was feeling
very much left out in the cold, for Dave
had taken no notice of him. He had wait
ed patiently for long time, he thought
So he piped up in a small voice:
Il am here, too, Dave
''To be sure And a right courageous
little man you are, to ride so CALAMITY"
ceDue0 DdNe, going dEOuuu anu SudhluS
hands with him. The boy felt at least six
inches taller when this manly ceremony
had been gone through with.
Timothy Leland was sleeping heavily
when the messenger sent by David reach
ed him. He was aroused by some one
shaking him with violence. you're want
ed at headquarters, Leland. There's
girl and boy come out from Lexington
with important news, and they're plaguey
secret about it, too. Hurry over quick as
you CAM
"a girl and boy!" Could they be his
children, he wondered, in. alarm, as he
threw on his clothes. Long before he
arrived within speaking distance of them
he heard Josephs ringing laugh at some
of Dawes jokes, and his heart beat fast
with apprehension.
Very soon he learned Sylvia's story. He
conferred with an officer who came out Of
the tent, and who Immediately decided
what was best to do.
''She must be taken without delay to the
commander-in-chief. Such are his impera-
tive orders concerning spies and all in
formers of them. l will see that he is
made aware of her presence. Do you stay
by her and bid her speak as frankly to him
as to US.
Go be continued)
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