The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-07-30


Slsvfn. The fellow VINO did Hill him
climbed out OF the back window of
the Occidental here. and got away,
while you were chasing the wrong
man. Mr.. Wynkoop saw him, and 50
did your school teacher. Miss Spen'
GER"
Then wynkoop stepped gamely 20
the front. "All that 10 true. men. I
have been trying ever since 10 tell
you. but no one would listen. Miss
Spencer and both saw the man Jump
from the window; there was blood on
his right arm and hand. He was . mis-.
shapen creature whom neither OF US
ever saw before. and he disappeared
on a run up that ravine. have no
doubt he was Slavins murderer"
Now, you fellows. think that over"
said Brant. II intend to post q guard
until find out whether you are going
to prove yourselves fools or men. but
II we saii m again those OF you who
start tao trouble can expect 20 get
hurt anc rsy for the piper. That's
ALL"
In front Of vhe hefel porch he met
his first sergeant coming out
What does the doctor say about
Hampton"
"A very bad wound. sir; but not neo-
essarily fatal; he has regained COZ
sciousncss."
Has Miss ellis arrived7'
u don't know. sir; there's q young
woman cryin' in the parlor."
The lieutenant leaped M the steps
and entered the house. But II was
Miss Spencer, not Nadia. who sprang
to her feet.
"Oh, Lieut.. Brant: can II DO trul,
youi How perfectly awful you looki
Do you know II Mr.. Hampton is really
going 10 die? came here Just 10
find out about him. and tell Nadia
She Is almost frantic. poor thing"
Though Brant doubted Miss Spen.
GERS honesty of statement. his reply
was direct and unhesitatlng. Il am
informed that he has a good chance
to live. and have already dispatched
word to Miss ellis regarding his con-
dition. expect her at any moment"
How very nice II was OF you. oh.
trembled so when you first went TO
face those angry menl don't see
how you ever dared do II. l did wish
that either MT Moffat or Mr.. Mcneil
could have been here 20 go with you
Before Brant could reply hia attentive
ear caught the sound OF a light foot
step in the hallway. lie met Nadia
NIL - 18th
her hands we're extended 10 him IN.
reservedly.
Tell me. will he nvey'
THE doctor thinks yes"
Thank God oh. thank Godi'
she pressed one hand against her
heart TO control its throbblng You
cannot know what this means 90 me"
Her eyes seemed now for the first
time to mark his own deplorable con.
dition. And you? You have not beer
hurt, Lient. Brant?"
He smiled back into her anxioun
eyes Nothing that soap and water
and few days retirement will not
wholly remedy. My wounds are en-.
tirely upon the surface. Shall l con
duct you to him2'
She bowed. apparently forgetful
that one Of her hands yet remained
imprisoned in his grasp. III | may
go. yes. | told Mrs. Herndon / shoule
remain here II could be OF the
slightest assistance"
They passed up the staircase side
by side, exchanging no further speech.
Once she glanced furtively at his face.
but It's very cnlmness kept the words
upon her lips unuttered. At the door
they encountered Mrs. Guffy, her hon
est eyes red from weeping
This Is Miss ellis. Mrs Guny." en-
planned Brant. She wishes to see MI.
Hampton II II is possible"
Sure an she can tibet. He's been
askin' after her. an thet pretty facs
would kape any man In gud spirits,
I'm thinkin'. Step rolght In. miss"
She held the door ajar. but Maids
paused. glancing back at her motion.
less companion. a CLINT Of unshed tearf
showing for the first tine in her eyes.
Are you not coming also?"
"No. Miss Nadia. II is best for me-
TO remain without. hut my heart goes
with you"
Then the door closed between them.