The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-02-21

minutes and then the Oldest one, q
kindly looking man. said:
"Where is your father, child?"
with Washington, sir" came Eliz.
abeth's answer promptly.
"Ah, yesi But when did he visit you
last?" said the soldier.
"Never since he went away, sir"
The men whispered together again.
One Of them seemed angry.
81 tell you the little rebel is lying"
he said, fiercely.
NAY; but perhaps the captains
shrewd wife does not let the child know
when he comes home" said another.
Then Elizabeth understood instant
~ why she had been brought here. She
had come from Mrs. Mobiles house and
was dressed in little Miss Elenor's
clothes. The men had taken her for
Miss Elenor and were trying to find
out about Capt. Noble. In her loyal
heart she resolved never, never to be-
tray her friends, not even if the SOL
diers killed her for her silence. If
she spoke at all she must tell the
truth, for she had been taught that a
lie was so terrible a thing that 10 re-
spectacle person would tell one under
any consideration.
Tell US how your father looks" said
one of the men.
HE is taller than you and far more
comely," said Elizabeth, promptly.
HE has blue eyes and brown, curling
hair and a mustache.'
81 believe the child lies" cried the
suspicious one. again. 81 have been
oil hok 10 49, =
Sir cried Eliza beth, 81 would not
tell lie to save my life, nor for any
thing in the world"
"You are over-suspicious, Dale"
said the elder man. "These little reb-
els are strictly brought up and regard
truth as jewel. Here, child, will you
affirm, as God is hearing you, that you
will tell only the truth?"
81 WILL" said Elizabeth, pale and
trembling.
"At what time did your mother send
you to bed last night ?"
VERY early. sir; before eight
O'Clock"
did you hear anything after you
were in bed?"
Eyes, sir"
What. was it 2"
81 was awakened by hearing some
one ride up to the door"
'Did your mother talk to the per-
SOM"
Eyes, SIR"
did the voice sound like your
father's?"
'No, sir. How could it be my father?
He is with. Washington"
did the person come in?"
mo, SIR
care you quite sure?"
"Yes, sir. 1 heard him ride away
again."
"The slippery rebel has escaped us
again." muttered one of the men.
"Who do you suppose this person
wasp" the questioner went on.
81 think it was Peter, the fish man."
said Eliza beth; che often stops on his
way home to sell mother some fish"
One of the men laughed at this, and
one muttered an oath. After confer
ring together for a moment they pre-
pared to go out.
eve will go straight to Squire Thorn
TOMS" said one; "if he left home last
night he is almost sure to be there"
please may 4 go, sirs?" said Eliza
beth.
"No," said one, "you must remain
here till we return" and they went
out, locking the door after them.
Poor Elizabeth sat there for some
time fearing to move, but when the
dusk began to deepen, she resolved to
try to escape. This was no hard task
to the active child, for the windows
were unbarred and she soon climbed to
the ground. Without pausing, she ran
to Mrs. Mobiles house. The lady her
self came to the door.
Dear Mrs. Noble" Elizabeth gasped,
81 don't know whether the captain is
here or not, but if he is don't let him
go to Squire Thornton's tonight, be-
cause the British soldiers are going
there to look for him"
Mrs. Noble drew her in the house and
soon heard the whole story. She left
the room quickly and when she re-
turned she folded Elizabeth in her
arms and said: Heaven bless thee.
my child" Then in a moment she
added: "But you must go home now
Your mother will surely be anxious
about you"
Black Pompey, faithful house serv-
ant, was sent as an escort this time, and
Elizabeth reached home in safety.
They found the mother greatly con-
cerned over her daughters long alb
sence, but when she had told the story
of her experience, the mother voiced
her thankfulness, and praised Eliza