The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-25
A NOBLE LIE
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During that period of the American Revolution when Washington was at Morristown. Captain Leon Slade fell desperately In love with Alene Mac Arile the comeliest maiden of that New Jersey village. But the young lady's heart was already given to The olore Hutchinson, Tory lieutenant in the British army.
 One evening Captain Slade went to call upon Miss MacArllc Co plead a cause that he knew was hopeless. He rappcd several times with the brass knocl>cv before being admitted, aud thcn it was Alcne who opened the door. On seeing Shade she paled, but recov. cred herself at once and cordially in, vitcd him into the living room. The two seated themselves before the great open fireplace, on which blazed heap of logs, and Slade used every argument at his command to Induce Che giu Co give un her Tory lover and marry him, She was an ardent American, but she loved Theodore Hutchinson and de clmcd firmly though kindly to give hlm up. During tie interview she was ill at ease, constantly casting glanccS over her shoulder. as lr expecting Co sec something she drcadel To lose the girl without whom his life would not be worth living, through rcdcoat worked the young man Into a frenzy, and he vowel that he would % into the Rr,t ish lines, call his rival out and shoot him,
 He had scarcely uttered the words, spoken m the heat or passion, when the closed door opened, and Theodore Hutchinson, iu citizens ,NesS, stepped out his eyes flashing and his face hot with anger.
 You do not need Captain Slade' he said. to come into our lines to call me out. am here to give you all the sat isfaction you require
 While the two men stood regarding each other dc6antly, their cholcr ren. tcrinr them obllvious of the danger ot the situation to Hutchinson, Alene was bitterly cognizaut Of it Stepping be- tween them, she held the palm Of a hand Co each, meaning Co forbid their meeting, and said;
 "rheodorc. are you mad1 Suppose Captain Sladc should consider it his duty to Inform upon your presence here. Rciut In civilians dress, you will be arrested and hangcd,'
 The rcmark brought Slade Co hts senses. He was conscious that Mss MacArllc had stated his duty exactly. A change came over his face that be- spoke his thoughts.
 "A man." said Hutchinson. with c sheer. who would attempt Co force himself on a lady who is betrothcd Co another would not hesitate Co take so base method or getting rid cf hls rival"
 The imputation dashed Slade into a fury. There Is but one solution hc said, "to this matter, let Miss Mac. ArdIe withdraw, and we will settle the matter right here with swords. li die I shall not need to turn you iu for what you area spy, lf you die YOU cannot carry back information oi our condition"
 "Agrecd," said Hutchinson, with ever mCreaSing wrath,
 Alcnc stood aghaSt At that moment the front door opened and the com mandcr In chief walked Into the house He was In frequent consultation with Mir. MacArdlc and came and went at his pleasure. Entering the living room he bowed defcreutially Co Miss Mac Ardle. returned Capb,in Slade's salut, with a nod, glancT. at Hutchinson whom he had never seen, and asked Miss MacArdlc 1T he could sec her Ia ther. She managed to gather sufh cient voice Co say that he was not at home. The general was about to with draw when the embarrassed appear ance of every one of the party arrested his attention.
 q have not been introduced to youl friend" he said to Miss MacArdle looking scrutinizingly at Lieutenant Hutchinson.
 There are times when a noble mar by nature will temporarily look above his duty. Captain Slade's nobility came out like a flash.
 My friend. rather, general" he said 'Mr. Parks is a friend of mine whom have brought to call upon Miss Mac
 
 | Ardle"
 The general looked from one to thu other. These are critical times h' said, "and 1t behooves us to be guard ed. But since you vouch for the gen tleman. Captain Slade, l am satisfied | Only pledge him if he does not belOni