The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1906-06-02

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I Then" replied the secretary, "ther
Z Is but one name by which | can cal
: you. You are-you must be, the Eng
. fish maid, Miss Keppel? Though
when l left the governors dwelling
supposed that lady to be safely housed
there. To encounter her miles away
in a fisherman's hut, and at this hour
seems strange beyond belief"
Il am lost on the marshes, sir" she
said, with quiet dignity.
And why did you leave the gov
ernor? But l see! Pakenham con
fessed the truth to you wen as Miss
WinslOw did to me-"
Not SO; | needed no confession"
she answered. bitterly. "At the har-
Dor he failed to meet me. | was left
to make the journey alone, almost to
the governors gate
No. | sent my maid to demand
speech with Pakenham. He could not
be found-he had vanished. | waited
for no words with the governor. While
he and his household fancied me to be
resting from my journey | put on this
cloak, took my purse and jewels, and
stole with my maid from the house.
we thought to make our way to the
harbOr and there seek a ship ready for
sea, but in the darkness we missed the
road, and found ourselves astray in
the marshes. My maid was overcome
with fright, and wept and walled so
much that l permitted her to turn
back; but | myself continued on
alone"
"Alone!" echoed the secretary, with a
vivid remembrance of the marsh by
night, you have a brave heart"
Suddenly the secretary arose and
pushed back his chair.
Miss Keppel," he said, II omitted to
tell you one trifing incident in my
own story|I have killed Captain Pa
kenham!"
She sat as if turning to stone.
You said a moment g that when
you sent for him at the governors
house he could not be found. Doubt
less he was lying under the trees at
the foot Of the garden with my sword
In his vltals. for We fought immedi-
ately after the arrival of your coach.
Miss Keppel, you need wander no
further. | have rid you If that for
tune hunter-that blind mole, who
could prefer Margaret Winslow to
yOu!"
He walked toward the door. She
started to her feet and took a sep
after him.
"Oh, sir, what would you do-where
would you go?"
Back to the governor-to surrender
myself and take my punishment like
man."
She tried to bar his way with i'm
hands.
oh, sir, stay!-continue your
flight! No one shall know that you
have been here-that l have seen YOU.
not surrender yourself. Colonial
have little mercy-they will de-
a life for a life. Pray, pray, lis
EN- to me-"
He looked at her with a smile.
You pity me-that is sweet. But I
will not fly further"
Argument seemed to fail her. Her
lands fell at her side.
Then, If you go back, | will go with
is, if you will accept nv
'oor company. I will plead your cause
With the governor. After all that has
he owes me some c%onsidera-
ion. Maybe We can reach the town
efore the Old Year dies"
Come, then" said the secretary.
and God bless you for a brave and
maid"
His excellency was walking his
ouncil chamber in great disturbance
f mind. The house was still-alf
ounds of festivity had long since
led in it.
Steps sounded in the corridor. and
the maid opened the door. his ex-
cheney saw on the threshold two dis
eveled, snow-covered figures, like
blown out Of darkness.
What. have you dared to come
ick, sirrah?" he cried, and fumbled
IT his gold snuff-box.
YES" answered the secretary, ito
Ike my punishment"
"PuniShment-for what?"
"The Staying of Pakenham. In your
,cellency's garden"
"Humph!" said the governor. "and
no is this with you? All, the Eng
III maid! A pretty kettle of fish we
I've in the house! Well, sir, PAX
ham is not dead. Your sword missed
S heart by an inch or two-he will
The secretary had expected other
He threw up his head and
eathed freely again.
Eyes, yes" said the governor, che
II survive your thrust, fast enough.
his new-made wife is now nursing
clergyman welded him to
several hours g She
ought him dying at the time and
'uld not be gainsaid. AS for You.
since Margaret is the fire.
and that has lighted the tow. 1 AN
t punish you as I ought-the scan
would be too great. Theraforo