The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-10-10

sSS ILLS punt lue al dISuA1SAt SIoSn'
AesGaay, the county attorney, and the
SAarif stood for war; the mayor and
aarnett, being foT the moment under
ae power Of Raymond's earnest
gsance, pleaded rather spiritlessly for
as least stay in proceedings.
think is all a ruse to gain time
Raid Maekay. 'I think we ought to
Aoi1 Shis man here and march at once.
BE IS known to be friend Of Munro.
&c We allow him to go back he will in
aesan
Raymond smiled grimly. "Nly serv-
ices as a spy are not needed. Every
Gaosement you make will be watched
By q hundred eyes, and back OF the
eyes viii be gun
TIE mayor rose. We'll, gentlemen,
SS don't see that we can decide any
Safng here. We have Mr.. Raymond's
opinion that our attack on the hill will
result in disaster The sheriff is conf
dent he caa win practically without
ssFuggle. This is no place to take
vote on so momentous a subject"
aeee ne Locked at his watch. .'And it
Us aunchtime / suggest that we go to
eunch and meet at 8 o'clock in the
Sonmistee room.
after they were well out Of the
Aouse Barnett said: You see how it is.
ghey are inexorable.'
May I come in?" asked Mrs. Bar
nett at The door. Luncheon is wait
aag.s
.seeHainly," said Don. 1aThe council
Is over"
You were all very quiet expected
20 bear loud voices and the sound OF
asows.'' She came toward Raymond,
Der face sweet with kindly interest
How do you do, Robert? It's good to
gee you. How we'll you look" AS
ag moved toward the door she added
" q low voice, 1I want to talk with
Yea abeut- you know who"
She put him at her left hand and Ann
aext him, an arrangement which pleas
ed him. The table was filed, as usual,
with people 1.on their way to Califor-
Gia,m % and Raymond felt himself to be
she object Of comment both above and
below board, and it irritated him
@tt7e.
~.Ehis is long way from Sky" he
saad TO Ann as his eyes absorbed the
SAanaag, flower decked table and its
tasteful service. s'You left just in
sncg # is white with snow up there
today, and bleak and cold. Have you
aaa ao word Of Louis?"
NO news whatever. I am sure he is
on ais way I'D to you
sg am starting back at once, and /
WI take care Of him. Trust him to
Ge-n
When at last the hostess rose, the
Seong miners heart contracted with
Sssaden realization that his hour Of
grace was over and that the time had
came Sor his return to the stern reali-
saes OF life
In Che hall he extended his hand in.
axaa resolution to Mrs. Barnett.
sssgoodby. It's hard to leave you and
ssasass glosleus home
Must you so today?"
YES. / mast hurry back. Kelly
asszs NE, and then there is Louis"
We'll. if you must But 10 come
again. Rob. Don't mind who is here;
Secae to see us. It is always good to
eaye you here
sAs soon as this strike is over / will
iao SO, Ee said very earnestly.
g lon followed him to his room, and
wuue resuming his big boots Raymond
ssaaFss Don't let that sheriff head nae
&c. Keep him for a couple OF hours,
and IN be out of his reach
3en't worry about the sheriff, old
ssass and throw your whole weight
agazast Munro's policy of resistance
sss',ce done that from the first
Ana was waiting to see him as he
Scsss1ee out into the upper hall. 1t was
Ger Grst deliberate motion toward MIN,
ssas Ter face gave him no hint Of her
gss1cSened pulses as she said: Give
Nora my love. and greet grand old
szart Cor me, won't you? feel as if
Sss2gaE to 50 back
yeu must not, much as we all need
Sao. This is no time for you to be
saare. wish Nora would come
gsawa''-
ssI wish she would: and please let me
asaev instantly that Louis is safe with
Sou,p
will do so. When do you go east?'
Net till spring
Then / may see you again" His
waras formed declaration as well as
q qaestioa, and his glance meant more
s:4ssa lis foQe.
er EYES feH Perhaps" and she
ssz8e3, WITH Ga upward glance, ''If you
'2cs1l Us seer
Nil DO Goodby."
,aoslas. an1 Please don't be reck-
asss"
CHAPTER XXI.
aYMoND looked back occasion