Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-09

ed But do not understand. That letter

ed. But I do not understand. That letter
might save YOU
so Captain Hamburg feared"
She understood then, and guessed shrewd
ly the terms that had been offered. Mis-
tress Kate freed herself from the arms OF
her lover and turned to the Hessian, but
that officer had decided discretion to be the
better part of valor and slipped from the
room. 1t was one thing to discuss such a
matter with condemned rebel; twas quite
another to front the scorn and despair Of
the woman he loved
The girl stood lost in thought for a min
ute. When at last she spoke it was to
promise her lover that she would save him
yet Arundle took her by the shoulders
gently and swung her around till the light
that filtered through the barred window
shone on her face.
You will save me? How?" he asked.
For that she had no answer ready. He
looked into her eyes steadily till they fell
before his searching glance.
~ will not be saved at that price" he
cried. II had rather thousand times die
than see you married to Hamburg"
Twas to see me you ran into danger.
Shall let you die when can save you?"
Yes, by heaven" he told her wildly.
THE cost is too great What do you think
me? l should drag out my life in shame.
No. no. We shall not add dishonor to our
misery. Let US be true to ourselves
She trembled in his arms like aspen,
and he quick to press his advantage.
ut has been given us not to look at life
as Hamburg does. We know that death is
not the evil most to be feared. The harder
part is yours, not mine; but you will be
brave, Kate" he told his sweetheart sadly
but proudly. $50 brave that you would
have neither of us compromise with dis
honor. Is 1t not so?'
Il shall try. Will But oh! 1t is so hard.
/ cannot-I cannot let you 60"
The jailer opened the door to let them
know her time was up. She chung despair
ingly to her lover, her body all torn with
silent sobs. Presently he gently unclasped
her arms and led her almost fainttng to the
door.
Dusk had fallen and the city lights We're
already twnkling through the growing
darkness when Mistress Kate France came
knocking at the door of the house where
Captain Fritz Hamburg lodged. Her people
were tories. and she had none to look to
for help save her own mother wit. She had
slipped from home and stolen along the
crowded streets to plead with the Hessian
officer for this life that meant SO much to
| her. More than one young blood In the
| kings uniform had attempted familiarity
| with this 1.-the, graceful young nightwa1ker
! whose face save for the shining eyes, was
| hidden in her cloak, but she had hurried
| past with heart beating fast and cheeks
| afiame at their gallantries. They might
| think what they would of her, but she
would stop at nothing to gain her end.
The stern faced keeper of the lodging
| house looked suspiciously at this night Wis
| itor. She had opinion of young women
who came visiting at the rooms of an officer
| and after dark Besides this particular
| miss had already been here twice today
seeking the captain. Therefore the manner
| of the woman was something less than
| civil.
| No, he is not In she answered shortly
| Can you tell me when he will be back?'
asked the girl timidly.
| No"
| But must see him tonight must
| Kate saw her last chance slipping from
| her. If she did not see the captain soor
her lover must die. She dared not go home
| lest she be locked in for the night, MOI
| could she go wandering through the streets
| alone She resolved to wait for Captain
| Hamburg, and said so.
| The woman Snorted at the impudence Of
| the brazen hussy.
| That you will not, unless you wait out
| side. miss"
The girl shrank back as from a blow
| Then she cried out desperately:
| oh, you don't understand. A life hangs
| on it. / am not-I do not come here to-
| oh, you will help me- will you not? l an
| only girl, and l have no friends to hell
me-"
The forlorn. pathetic appeal did not softer
one line in the hard face.
You should have thought of that before
you got in such a pickle"
But he is my lover.
| We'll, and II he be. This is a decen
| house. and no place for lovers meetings
The girl beat her hand against the dool
| Intel in her despair.
| mo. no! Not Captain Hamburg IT'S al
| American officer 1 love, and the captain
has the papers that will save his life. Coco