The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-18
from its position, and showed dark cavity

from its position, and showed dark cavity
behind.
1t was Tudor who stopped rEllery in his
flight, and Brush who seized the>candle ''It
| will not come again, We fool" cried the tory.
Hey, man, see what's here! Did We know,
| Tom?"
But he saw that Ellery had not known.
Brush stepped boldly to the secret chamber.
and held his light within 1t. ''Hey!' he cried,
"a noble hiding place. Come here. Tom
/ stairs! Room for man to live a. month {!
| Come and explore 49,.
Come away, Cream" said Ellery. Tudor
was astonshed: but into 'Alice's glance came
| a, reminder, and Sotheran seeing from the
corner Of his eye, bit his lip, held his glance
with difficulty a moment longer, then looked
away. -.
But Brush disappeared. They heard him
suddenly cry: Hi, Tom, come here! Bags,
egad, and Ellery plate! And books!'.~
| "Books!"- cried Ellery; and sprang after
him into the chamber. ..- ...H
They brought out heavy bags and laid them
! on the floor, they brought brass bound box;
they brought great tankards, platters, plates,
| fagons and candlesticks. and piled them on
the hearth They brought smaller bags; and,
lastly, two by two, Ellery brought the books.
| why do you bring these?" asked Brush.
They have no value. With these. Tom =
and he touched the bags with his foot-"ye
| can start again.
But Ellery saying nothing, and glancing
furtively at Alice and her brother, opened a
great led<er and laid 1T upon the enlbers Of
the fire. 1t smoked and blazed; another fol-
lowed, and then another, and while the fame
rose up the chimney, Ellery, more and more
erect, more and more secure, allowed his ner-
vous smile to grow into a sneer. and ca
ressed with his glance the bags, the box, and
the silver at his feet.
But Brush, rubbing his hands, saw in the
discovery both revenge and profit. Frank
Ellery was we'll served, and Tom-be sure!-
would pay we'll for his passage. And Soth-
eran now saw the tables turned, Looking at
Alice, he strove to command her eye and ex-
press his triumph, fhlt she would not allow It,,
knowing that she could not bear 1t. She saw
in the Ellery plate and jewels Franks dearest
treasures, now in his uncle's possession, and
If taken to Halifax lost to Frank forever .
Come" said Tudor coldly, at last, dis
gusted by a scene which he did not under
stand, but in which he suspected some dishon-
esty. Come, Mr.. Brush, let us complete our
bargain I and my company are ordered to
sail on your two ships, and you advise the
Elizabeth as the more comfortable for my Sis
ter
"Ay," said Brush "The brigantine has no
space for soldiers; they must sail On the MI
nerva; but the Elizabeth has the better cab
ms and is the easier boat And we need no
soldiers for defense; we shall be with the
fleet
II am doubtful" said Tudor to Alice
whether you should stay on shore so long
We shall be the very last to co.
For the light infantry and grenadiers as
at Concord and Breeds Hill, had again been
| detailed for the post of danger: Brush put IN
| .hasty. word for himself H.. a.
He saw before him the opportunity OF his
life That evening he had received from Howe
TOO busy with his many cares to choose his
men discriminatory - authority to seize all
property of value. Here was noble chance
for peculation; and the passage money Of
those who sailed with him made an extra
perquisite. Brush believed his fortune made.
"Ah, my lady" he said, turning to Alice,
"you are we'll off to sail in my little ship,
instead of the great transports. With Com
missioner Hallowell, tonight thirty seven
people are bunl1ing on the same cabin floor,
! and there they wait until the army sails. But
YOU are comforta able ashore, and with me-"
Alice turned her eyes from him. The man
| spoke truth, but he odious; she hoped
| for a quick voyage in such company The
secret passage, still open, reminded her OF
Frank; and here she was, about to flee the
| town, to see him again-when?
! THE arrangement suits me- she said
Complete it quickly George 80 = -:
| 'Then understand, Mr.. Brush said Tu-
| DOR ''my sister and I have the two cabins
on the 'Elzabeth-my men and my ieuten-
ant sail on the Minerva. The general has
permitted it. No one can say how long this
waiting Is to last. You are to lie close to
the wharf to receive US"
| Brush laughed. '*Never fear he said
again. II sail on the Elizabeth myself, and
until the last moment I shall be busy on
Shore
'eThen here is the money said Tudor.
| ''Give receipt
Brush went to the table to write. las he
signed it Alice. who had been sitting by the
book case rose and almost involuntarily
pushed it shut AS it swung into its place
| she heard a muffled click. The catch was
not injured, the door had hut Jared open; p
'"Hi!" cried Brush, starting. II wanted-''
"'Tis, right" said Ellery briskly. There
can be nothing more for me-"
| 'HBut for me-" said Brush, there will be
/ greater pay. For safe carriage Of you and
all that treasure on the Elizabeth, you must
| give me now '. -. .%:..- = =
George said Alice, turning to the door.
II am going to my room. Captain Sotheran,
pray excuse u.s. ;.,-
| II return Immediately Henry said Tu-
dor, following his sister: -. r-s sr-<
They left Ellery and Brush bitterly bar
gaining. sotheran, contemptuous Of them,
| exultant as he was at the discovery of
Franks treasure frowned as Alice earelessly
excused herself. The girl walked close to
the edge of danger; she had no fear OF him.
But Alice, in her room, sank in her chair
| with little spirit. Now that they were up
stairs the noise of the cannenade sounded
more clearly. '~...- -
.sHear that!" said Tudor, standing by her
side. .. -. ..~~ 49,
1t was the worst they had; ever heard ex-
cept on the morning Of the Charlestown bat
tie The sound like the continuous roll
ing of thunder, now with louder, near re-
port now with the steady booming of the
/ American cannon. T. .7r -a.~.
But do not fear" said Tudor; ''the house
1 is not likely to. be hit again" =. ...-.
~ do not fear,"- responded Alice. She raised
her eyes to her brothers face -"Do you see