The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-21

and what to do with the poor and the sick,
the women and the children must be consid
cred. ENery was needed. Henry Knox was
needed-both strong young men we'll known
among the poorer classe-.to quiet those who
came besieging the doors OF the town house.
1t was here that began the elese acquaintance
OF Frank with the man who, from his service
in the Boston battery, rose to be commander
OF the American artillery. They worked to-
gether on that day. At midnight, Frank.
freed from his service, neared Alice's cottage,
only to see redcoats at the windows. He
turned away, went to Beacon Hill and looked
upon the panorama.
Away at Roxbury he could see his country
men working busily, as they had worked all
day. Carts were going back and forth. in
trenchments were rising. Nearer the town
trees had been felled and drawn In front Of
the approach Of the Neck. Light was fail
ing; as he looked in other directions he could
see no evidence Of similar activity. But the
work at Roxbury put heart into him. He
went down the hill foreeasting good future.
for he knew that from all New England men
were Fastening to Boston, and that the news
of Concord, sent to the farther colonies. was
kindling in all hearts flame of anger.
The tories urged the governor, before grant
ing permission for any one to leave Boston, to
demand delivery Of all arms and general
promise by the citizens to keep the peace.
In order to come to an agreement, It was
decided to call meeting in the morning.
There the matter was settled easily, for DR..
Church appeared before it.. He, reputed to
have been with Warren in the tight of the
18th. had entered the town, he said, for
medical supplies: and with British captain
it was Sotheran-to conduct him had come
to the meeting in order that, as a member of
the committee Of safety, be might give ad-
vice. The general had allowed 1t. DR.. Church
was master Of the method of swaying these
people, who trusted and admired him. and
the meeting came completely to his view, and
in enthusiasm voted to accept It,
AS good d-naturedly pushing and jostling,
with the sense of comradeship which comes
after the removal of danger-and q very real
danger it had seemed to the minds of most,
that there would be fighting in the streets
the crowd went out from the hall, 1t happened
that Frank and Knox were carried where they
would meet DR.. Church at the head Of the
stairs The doctor, who had been talking
huently with those about him. reached out
and shook the hands of the two young men
as they came closer. Side by side they went
down the stairs and out into the street
There the doctor drew Frank and Knox apart.
"I have lost my keeper In the crowd he
said. Let us wait here for him to find me-
He spoke with them until Sotheran, blazing
in the crowd like poppy, appeared to claim
his charge.
the doctor went away. He bowed affably to
the salutes of the wings, but once clear OF
the crowd, spoke to Sotheran.
Il have asked tEllery to send me 1nforma-
tion," he said.
The cold face Of his companion lighted
You have he asked with interest, turning
to the doctor.
"Yes," said Dr. Church, "and l have ad-
vised him to remain In Boston-and walt,
have a, scheme to keep him here"
They drew closer together and talked as
they went. Yet. they were observed. THE
DOCTOR" said Knox to Frank, as they still
stood by the dock, lis friends with all. See
how he Is even courteous to his guardian"
Frank made no answer. His eyes, trained
in past years to exceptional keenness, saw
in the countenance of Sotheran and Church
more than mere courtesy. Was there not a
gleam in the captains eye, earnestness in
Church's face? Well, they had turned a cor
ner and were gone. But that momentary
glimpse Of the two profiles made an impress
sion. faint and at arst forgotten, but strong
enough If recalled, to upset careful plans
"You will advise the general to detain Ell
lery in the town." asked Sotheran, weigh
Ing the Doctors proposal. Very well. But
not arrested. mind. lie must he free to be-
tray himself. Let him make rope"--and the
captain thought OF Franks own words-'to
hang himself"
That evening. In the messroom, sotheran
was congratulated by his friends. so the
rebel physician Is gone again, and your task
done,' said Ormsby. "It must have been a
dull day, old fellow" .t
'Tis finished at any rate" responded
Sotheran indifferently.
Hear him. laughed Tudor; "he lives but
from day to day the sensations of each"
But found to-day no honey" cried Har-
riman.
Nor wine. eh?" inquired Ormsby, cheer
full since his wound was already healing.
''Nor quiet half-hour for cards with the
doctor? My dear fellow, commiserate you"
So they Tested with him, fond and proud of
him, as an ornament to the regiment -
"By Jove!'' cried Hartman suddenly.
''News-news for ALL I got 1t of the aide
who took the message. Moulton Of the Forty
third. Ellery, you know-your friend, Henry,
or yours. George-Ellery Is detained in town.
"Not arrested?" cried Tudor, much dis
turbed.
NO." replied Hartman. "but understand
that he and Knox are informed by the gen.
eral that they are not to leave the town
WITHOUT permission-which means not at ALL
"But, Ellery," asked Tudor, "why Is this
done?"
LAS a suspect. I fancy" answered Harri-
man. Now. what dye think OF your friend,
George?"
"F1e, Hartmann cried sotheran "'Tis
unfair to suppose that George longer con-
siders Ellery his friend. Be sure he's forbid
him the house before now" His passing
glance saw the flush that started to Tudor 8
face .-.-
"Eh-I?" cried Tudor 'I've not forbid him
the house." =
EXCUSE me-" said Sotheran. II sup
posed However, my dear George, 'tis
none of my affair"
He leaned back in the chair and stroked his
chin. but he knew, as well as If he saw, the
blank expression that oyerspread the others
face. ~
Il say" hesitated Tudor, fought to do
So, Henry?"
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