Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-09

man will scarcely clarity your honor"
l knew from the unrelenting expression
upon his face that my plea was likely to
prove a perfectly useless one, but before 1
had ended it Mrs. Brennan stood between
us.
Frank she said calmly, you shall not.
This man is a confederate officer; he is no
spy; and during all the events of last night
he has proven himself friend rather than
an enemy. Only for my sake is he here
now"
Ignoring the look upon his face, she
turned toward me- impetuously waved aside
the fellows who yet held me PROSTATE, and
extending her hand lifted me to my feet.
For an instant. as if by accident, our eyes
met, and sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.
1T is my turn now" she whispered soft
ly softly the words did not carry be-
yond my own ears. Then she stood erect
between us, as though in her own drawing
room, and gravely presented us to each
other as If she dared either to quarrel
longer in her presence.
Major Brennan, Captain Wayne
We bowed to each other as men salute
on the dueling field. In his eyes l read an
unforgiveness, bitter personal enm:ty,
which l returned with interest, and secretly
rejoiced over.
THE lady seems to be in control at pres
emit" he said shortly. showing back the
revolver into his belt. Nevertheless l
shall do my military duty, and hold you
as prisoner. May l inquire your full
name and rank?"
Philip Wayne. captain til Virginia Cav
airy, Shirtley's Brigade
why are you within our lines?'
Il attempted to pass through them last
night with dispatches, but was prevented
by my desire to be of assistance to this
lady"
"Indeed?' He smiled incredulously.
Your tale is quite interesting and rather
romantic. l presume you yet carry the
rapers with you as evidence of its truth?'
rot tn hn lena tahnc do
I sincerely trust they are already safely
deposited in the hands of the one for whom
they were intended"
A malignant look crept into Brennan 5
face, and his jaws set Ominously
You will have to concoct far better
story than that, my friend before you
face Sheridan he said insolently, "or you
will be very apt to learn how a rope feels.
He is not inclined to parley long with such
fellows as you. Bind his hands, men. and
take him out with you into the road"
The two soldiers grasped me Instantly at
the word of command. For a single mo-
ment 1 braced myself to resist, but even
as 1 did so my eyes fell upon a slight open
ing in the wall, and 1 caught a quick
glimpse of Bungay's face, his finger to MS
lips. Even as l gazed in establishment at
this sudden apparition, lighter touch rest
ed pleadingly on my arm.
DO not struggle any longer, Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice, gent
ly. Il will go to General Sheridan myself
and tell him the entire story"
l bowed to her, and held out my hands
to be bound. .....--l 1885,
Il yield myself your prisoner madam, -
l said meaningiy, and not unconscious tina;
her glance sank before mine. Il even ina x
Inc the bonds may prove not altogether I'M
pleasant"
Brennan strobe between us hastily, ana
with quick gesture to his men.
Bind the fellow" he said sternly "And
mind you, sir, one word more. and the $
shall buck you as well. 1t may be valua-
BILE for you to remember that am In COM
mand here however 1 may seem to yield
to the wish of Mrs. Brennan"
Go be continued tomorro yD