Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-11
SHE DABBLED
IN TREASON.

bat she was apt 10 be tired when God
Save the King was called for, else it
fii not suit her voice.
Godfrey Wigle also came often to the
house Godfrey was one Of score Of
young men comprising a secret military
Organization having its rendezvous at an
old meeting house on the outskirts Of the
town. whore they were wont 20 meet once
a week TO batch up treason"
One evening 90 the Shrubbery, when
the conversation ran upon military mat
tiers. Major Clifford exclaimed with evil
dent gioe. al orderly is hot on the scent
81 a a,st 81 traitors. They have the audac-
ity 90 hold their meeting within n stones
throw OF this house. We viii bag the
whole convey tonight. IL / am not mis-
taken. ! viii send out squad as soon
as ] get home"
"Thec had better not send too early"
suggested Ann. cit might brighten them
away"
VERY true. Mistress Ann. That Is a
wise suggestion. ! will give them time
TO conrrcgate in full force and get at
their mischief
The gallants made their adieus earlier
than usual having such important bust
ness in hand.
As Ann made her last courtesy the
smile left her lips There was no time
to lose. Drawing on her plaid cloak and
pulling the hood far over her face, she
slipped out through the south porch into
the darkness and walked swiftly along
the road 10 the old meeting house. She
raped softly on the thick oakcn panel.
After a slight pause the door was opened
cautiously. She placed her finger on her
lips to silence the exclamation of sur
prise Hist There is danger. Break
up as quickly as possible Your place Of
meeting Is discovered" They lost no
time in obeying But Godfrey saw her
safe inside her gate before they parted.
On the majors next visit 10 the Shrub
berry he seemed triAe crestfallen.
-How did thee miss the game, MAORI"
asked AIMS father.
"By means Of n woman, sir, begging
the pardon Of the ladies'. My orderly
tells me that he saw woman near the
church that night. and the meeting broke
up before my men arrived on the spot,
and they have not met there since"
How did she discern thy intentions2'
asked the older man.
"Perhaps she is witch" And the
major laughed heartily az his own joke.
"At any rate. IL We catch her at her
tricks again, she viii receive scant cour.
tesy."
The young revolutionists changed their
meeting place 10 an unOceupied house on
the edge Of the commons.
Yet it was not long before Ann heard
from them again, through King Georges
men nj the barracks.
"'Thnt nest Of traitors has been located
again" remarked the major. Wen sur
prise them tonight and teach them what
it costs to plot treason"
AS the front door closed on her visitors.
Ann slipped out. 10y way of the side en-.
trance. and through the lonely cowpath,
across the field ia the road beyond. Her
quick imperious rap on the door was an.
swcred 10y Godfrey. who possibly guessed
who it was that knocked
BE quick" she cried, there is no time
to close aud avoid this road. for il
crosses the one that leads TO the bar
RACKS"
"Nay," he answered. Il cannot leave
thee to 90 back alone in the darkness"
Il am safer So" the brave girl made
answer. ethan 10 be found In company
with a traitor. For that IS the tine name
they have for such as thee"
As she uearcd the road leading 20 the
barracks. two men ia "thc kings livery
were waiting al the crossing.
Alt there" cried one.
Her heart was In her mouth Eut sum
mouiug an her courage why should
halt - she asked.
because it's borders. You'd best come
halous with as, missus. without any
trouble"
Ann stretched out her arms for an ia.
slant 10 the blue sky above her and
whispered. Good Lord, deliver me from
the hand of my enemies" Then she
turned with her escort into the road lead
ing 10 th" barracks.
Nainl. clifford aud several ~ his broth
rg a. ..- were In the m,sSrpuu, smok.
H- Hlth tacir feet ON tables and tho
hacks rr chairs. As the door opened mud
the men entered ou each side of stately,
graceful wombn, in cloak OF dark blue
plaid. they nstinctiyclv lowered their
feet mud stared In astoui-hmcnt.
Err's the lady as Uniformed on U.S.
answered the orderly
Ann stood firm and erect. although
trembling IN every fiber.
BE good enough 90 remove your hooj.
madam requested Major clifford in "a
tone ri authority.
With "a naughty gesture She threw 30
back giving the major one defiant look
from her flashing dark eyes before SD,
dropped them Co the floor
Ilr spraug from his seat as II a She'll
had burst at hjs feet. There j., surely
some mistake" he stammcr,l. "YoI
have arrested the wrong person. stand
back he cried 70 the men, "M.stres-
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