The Forrest City times., 1902-02-21
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 Tell us how your father looks" said one of the men.
 He is taller than you and far more comeiy." said Eliza beth. prompt Y. He has blue eyes and brown, curling hair and musiache."
 T believe the child lies cried the suspicious one again. 'I have been told that ihe captain is dark"
 sir" cried Elizabeth, q would not tell lie 10 save my fife, nor for any thing in the worid.'
 "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?"
 "I will" said Elizabeth. pale and trembling.
 At what time did your mother send you 10 bed last night ?"
 Very early. sir; before eight o'clock"
 Did you hear anything after you were in bed ?''
 "Yes. sir.''
 "What was il 2"
 T was awakened by hearing some one ride up to the door,
 Did your mother talk to the per son?''
 "Yes. sir"
 Did the voice sound like vour father's?s
 No. sir. How could | be my fa,her7 He is with Washington"
 Did the person come in?"
 ''No. sir"
 "Are you quite sure?"
 "Yes. sir. I heard him ride ava, again.
 The slippery rebel has escaped us again. muttered one of the men.
 Who do you suppose this person wasP' the questioner went on.
 "l think u was Peter. the fish man" said Elizabeth; 'he 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.
 We will go stra ight 10 Squire Thorn tons said one; If he left home last night he is almost sure to be there"
 Please may go, sirs?" said Eliza beth
 No" said one. you must remain here till we return" and thev went out. locking the door after them.
 Poor Elizabeth sat there for some time fearing to move. but when the dusk began 10 deepen. she resolved 10 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. Noble's house. The ladv her self came to the door.
 Dear Mrs. Noble" " Eliza beth gasped. "I don't know whether the captain is here or not, but if he IS don't let him 20 to Squire Thornton's tonight. be- cause the British soldiers are going there O look for him.
 Mrs. Noble dre W her in the house and soon heard the whole story. She left AS ANoAi 'lhith ana NEtE She re- turned she folded Eliza beth in her arms and said: Heaven bless thee. my child" Then in a moment she added: But yon must go home now. Your mother will surely be anxious about you"
 Back 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 ab- sence, but when she had told the story of her experience, the mother voiced her thankfulness. and praised Eliza beth for her tact and for her firmness in telling naught but the whole truth.
 From that day on Mrs. Noble was EHzabeth's firm friend. and the little girls name al the big house was "The other Miss Elenor. r."-Ladies' World. New York.