The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-10-05

herew whispered Kirby. "No? Come
in. then-quick" The boy obeying. he
cautiously closed one part Of the win
dow. but refrained from drawing the
curtain.
Il think" impressively announced
the General. approving Of these pre-
iiminary maneuvers, that this is bet
ter than where the good princes trusty
friend cuts his bonds. Which one are
your
! (Which what am II" asked Kirby.
with perplexed smile.
II mean are you the good prince or
the bad princeY'
ooh. see. Well, I'll try to be the
good prince for few minutes If you'll
help me to get away. Suppose you find
me hat, eh?'
The General, with that lively disre-
gard for another's property which
every loyal servitOr Of unfortunate
princes must possess, instantly seized
nj. Veaudry's hat, which was reposing
on an adjacent chair.
THANK you," said Kirby gravely,
c0vertly examining the pistol in his
breast pocket This door leads to the
street. you say? And there are FIVE
men on the corner, two with gunsY
Yes. What do we do now?" briskly
asked the bog.
The other gravely offered his hand
why, now," he said gently, I'VE
shake hands. and / say thank YOU.
And next we say goodby."
"All right. Wait till get my hat"
But we just said goodby," remon.
strated Kirby.
Yes. but I'm going with you. You
don't know what minute you may need
q trusty friend. Besides, I've got to
see what happens next"
That's just what you mustn't" re-
piled Kirby, shaking his head. Don't
you look out of that window when
I've gone. and don't you come near
the door. What do they call you?"
General"
well, General, I've only known you
ABOUT two minutes, but I'd hate to get
you into any trouble. Now, we both
would be IN trouble If anybody came
In here, SO I've got to get out pretty
quick, and We'll be in worse trouble
II you try to follow me into the street.
So put 1t to you this way: If you
really want to be my trusty friend
just shake hands with me again and
say goodby."
will you promise can be your
trusty friend?' said the boy earnestly.
mo matter whether you turn out to
be the good prince or the bad prince,
Ill always be your trusty friend-al-
ways"
always" pledged Kirby, with the
utmost sincerity.
'Then shake hands," said the Cen
eral.
They did so gravely. "Thank you,
General" said Kirby. "I"-
He turned sharply at the sound Of
softly closing door. A girl had en-
tered the room, a girl whose clear
pallor was accentuated by the deep
black Of dress and hair. She had over
heard the boys last words. had esti-
mated the tableau. and now as Kirby's
eyes met her own the warm blood
crept into throat and cheek. and she
said impulsively, little catch ir her
voice:
$50 1t Is the General Who has had
the honor Of receiving you, after ALL
am so glad you have again changed
your plans. Now you can go in the
carriage with u.s.
but you don't understand. Adele"
cried her brother. while Kirby looked
MS astonishment. His enemies are
after him, and he had to make a hair
breadth escape through our window.
He lost his hat in his flight from some.
where
"Wait. General. Well finish the
story after awhile" she interrupted,
smiling understandingly at Kirby.
"But tell you he climbed in the
window" persisted the excited boy.
~ gave him Anatole's hat"
. Kirby. his eyes still on the GIL, bow.
ed with courteous formality.
ut is entirely true, madam" he said
lightly. Unhappily it isn't story at
all. 4 have not the honor to be here
by appointment, as you evidently in.
fer. but simply by Accidentally virtue
Of the only open window in the street."
"And he doesn't know yet whether
he's going to be the good prince or the
bad prince" triumphantly added the
General. proudly eying his hero.
Adele drew back. frightened. un-
nerved. her hand creeping to the door
knob. Tit is mistake" she breath
ed, wide eyed with sudden fear. "You
are q stranger
''Please don't be afraid of my being
the bad prince" smiled Kirby in his
most reassuring and light hearted
manner. "If you will permit me, mad
am, to take this hat, l will vanish as
/ Intended
'"There are men watching the Streets"
she said steadily, holding him with her