Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
CHAPTER Xxx.
A Bad Way To Sprinkle The Lawn.

1t had been a day Of unusual ex-
citement, and the evening developed
so many stirring incidents that Mrs
Fairburn found 1t impossible to think
Of sleep. Long after Governor Crance
had left her at her own door and had
hidden her good night, she sat in an
easy chair, upon the broad veranda,
rapt in meditation. 1t was a perfect
midsummer night and her thoughts
were busy with the murder Of Wiley
Jones, the arrest of Old John Rey-
nolds, the devotion Of his aged wife
and the probable effect Of their i'm
prisonment upon the Majors canvass
She had seen the awakening of a new
and generous impulse in the Govern
or and wondered whittier it would
lead. In the midst of her reflections
one fact continually obtruded itself
the visit Of Captain Pointer. She
knew that he was a trusted lieuten-
ant Of Major Reynolds and one Of the
confidential advisers of his campaign.
What business could he have with his
leaders arch enemy?
AS the night wore on, an irresisti-
BILE feeling of unrest seized her, vague
que sense Of impending danger a pre-
sentiment Of approaching peril. Again
and again, she paced up and down the
long portico, occasionally stopping to
lean against it's stately pillars, intent
to catch any unusual sight or sound
Far over in the town, the big bell Of
a church steeple tolled the hour Of
midnight AS it's last note died away,
her quick eye detected a dark figure
moving among the shadows Of the
a few moments later she was aston
ished to recognize the familiar fea-
lures Of Roy. AS he sprang up the
steps she confronted him. The sol
der uttered a cry of surprise and
sank into a chair in speechless con-
fusion.
WHATS the matter?" she anxious
ly inquired. What has happened? ?
" HSIS LdNS SOu uSSH
II want to get married." gasp
ed the youngster.
What"
The Governor is willing when
ever you say So"
She caught him by the arm and
turned him about sharply so that the
moonlight fell full upon his face.
Are you asleep?" she demanded,
giving him a gentle shake. Are you
dreaming? Where have you been?"
He motioned helplessly toward the
Governors garden "Over there" he
said, laconically.
"Over where?"
"In-in the garden. He's given his
consent-as soon as you say So"
who has?"
1.-The Governor"
THE Governor? Governor Crance?'
Roy nodded vigorously. II just
left him and he says It's all right"
He says what's all right? Where
did you see him."
hensive sweep with his arm toward
the neighboring grounds.
"At this time of night?"
Roy nodded.
What were you doing there?"
The young Soldier" maintained a
discreet silence.
What was the Governor doing?'
Nothing"
"Nothing?" she echoed. "At this
time of night" Suddenly she grasp
ed the boys arm tightly. WAS he
alone?" she demanded. Did you
see anyone else? Was he waiting for
somebody
Roy nodded, bashfully. He was
waiting for me, I guess he said
Anyway. he had couple of swords
| Mrs. Fairburn threw over her head
the light wrap she had worn about
her shoulders. Quick" she cried
"Show me the way. I'll follow you.
|
When Governor Crance found him.
self face to face with Major Reynolds
he actually experienced a feeling OF
relief. He was glad that at last the
high pressure period of suspense was
to be broken. With a courteous salu-
tation he threw the two sabers upor
the ground. Take your pick" ht
said II don't think you'll find much
difference between them"