Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-24

ham sat in a sort of daze staring at his
examiner, and wondering whether that ex-
he saw fit, far more ab6nt his, Ingraham's,
official Fast and soldier haps and mishaps
than he himself. But Chalmers had twice
hefrienaed him and no harm could happen
tc Chalmers. as 1t happened. by the telling
OF the truth. So
Il have not set eyes on him." was the
final answer.
You have been In communlca ton. how
ever" said the confederate colonel He
wrote to you. at least.
He did-on a purely personal matter.
sir. Fortunately for me. Mai. Chalmers
was able to give important evidence in a
matter Involving my good name The let
ter Is by now is the hands Of my legal ad-
wiser. Mr.. Watson, In the city of New
York. or you should see it, Maj. Chalmers,
showing what 1t was worth to me. was so
ington." f5rc
Then you think he has-left Washing
TONI said the colonel. fnterrogat lively, and
the blue eyes scanned the captive trooper
narrowly.
II only think so because his letter began
Before leaving Washington 1 DESIRE etc.
The colonel's handsome head drooped for
ward upon his breast. For a moment he
seemed lost in thought.
Mr.. Ingraham,' said he, II happen to be
30 placed as to know something of your af-
fairs. Business with Mr.. Raynor, among
other things, took me to New York have
met Mr. Watson, Of whom you speak
nave reason to be aware of the fact that
Mr.. Raynor. With his daughter and certain
-agents-of ours went to England on the
Endymion-that Mr. Raynor's health has
been somewhat benefited, and that by the
advice of physicians he Is to spend the win
ter at Nassau. l knew of your mishap in
New York because 1t financially involved
friend of mine. I have even heard how
your good name has suffered. In point Of
fact Mr.. Ingraham. it is my belief that at
this moment you have more friends In the
south than you have-at hOme"
lngraham looked up quickly. Was it pos
sible that the southern leader sought to
tempt him from his allegiance.
"All the same" said he. with just bit Of
the sophomorical in his words and manner.
Ito the north-to the Union-I belong in
spite of either false friends Or-too generous
foes
do not misunderstood me, suh," said the
colonel very quietly and with a perceptible
lapse into dialect 1T will be long time,
reckon, before we have to begin buying
soldiers from your side; although" after
moments pause and very drily." you seem
to have paid round sums for a few of ours.
How soon does Major Chalmers expect to
get his brigauer generalship, do you
think?"
Ingraham flushed He knew well what
aspersions had been cast throughout the
country upon the characters of men like
Scott, Harvey, Robert Anderson, George H.
Thomas and others of the old army. who,
southern born, had remained true to the
flag. He had yet to hear of single case
where southern soldiers had been bought,
though 1t was known that Scott had hoped
to the last to hold men like Lee of Virginia
and Martin of North Carolina loyal to the
old flag for which, with him, they had so
CALAMITY battled in Mexico. Rex had not
yet learned to be tolerant of 'the point of
view" He could not in his irritation an
swer the Virginian at all. 1t was the lat
ter who finally spoke:
I'VE will say no more of that. sir. said
he courteously. You know. 1t Is evident,
very little Of Major Chalmers movements
or-aspirations. Now, l assume that you
would be glad Of an exchange, despite that
possible sentence, and take 1t you wish
to get back to your troop and not, at least.
to one Of our prisons Do you care to give
a privilege we accord officers and-gentle-
men," .
Ingraham sat gloomiIy, without q word.
studying his soldier inquisitor 1t was the
colonel who brought the interview to
close:
Silence in this case Mr.. Adjutant. does
not give consent. Sec that for the night
Mr.. Ingraham is made as comfortable as
possible" and with that, and without an
other word he arose and left the room
The young staff officer wrote few lines In
pencil. then called for the sentry. Two
gray-clad troopers. one corporal. stalked
in and saluted. Done with the prisoner,
said the adjutant, and, like his commander,
went forth without another word. The
corporal slowly read the pencfled words.
looked queer and tucked the paper under
his waist belt This way" said he to In
graham.
(To be continued tomorrow.)