The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-11-09
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helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
knew from the unrelenting ex
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove q perfectly useless
one. but before | had ended 1t Mira.
Brennan stood between us.
Frank" she said calmly, ''vou shall
not. This man is a Confederate off,
Ger; he is no spy. and during al the
events of last night he has proven
himself friend rather than an enemy.
Only for my sake is he here now"
Ignoring the look upon his face she
turned toward me. impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yot held me
prostrate. and cx. ,nding her hand
lifted me to my feet For an instant,
as If by accident, our eyes m :. and
a sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.
ut is my turn now" she whispered
softly. so softly the words did not car
ry beyond my own ears. Then she
stood erect between us, as though in
, her own drawing room, and gravely
presented us to each other, as II she
dared either to quarrel longer in her
| presence.
Major Brennan, Captain Wayne"
We bowed to each other as men
salute on the duelling field. In his
eyes | read an unforglveness, bitter
personal enmity, which returned
Nth interest. and secretly rejoiced
over.
The lady seems to be In control at
present" he said shortly, showing back
the revolver into his belt ''Neverthe-
less l shall do my military duty. and
hold you as a prisoner. May inquire
your full ..ame and rank?"
"Philip Wayne, Captain -th Vir'
ginia Cavalry. shirtley's Brigade"
why are you within our lines?"
II attempted to pass through them
last night with dispatches. but was
prevented by my desire to be OF as
sistance to this lady"
'Indeed?" He smiled lncredulously.
Your tale Is quite interesting and
rather romantic. l. presume you yet
carry t, . papers with you as evidence
of its truth?"
'If you refer to the dispatches, do
not. sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in tho hands Of the
one for whom t-ey were intended"
A malignant lool: crept into Brer'
mans face, and his jaws set ominously.
"You will have to concoct a far
better story than that, my friend. be-
fore you face Sheridan" he said in
solently, "or you will be very apt tn
learn how a rope feels. He is not
inclined to parley long with such fell
lows as you. Bin his hands. men,
and take him out with you into th0
road"
The two soldiers grasped me In
stantly at the word Of command. Fol
single moment braced myself to
resist, but even as did so my eyos
fell upon a slight opening in the wall
ald | caught a quick glimpse Of Buh
gays face, his finger to his lips. Even
as | gazed in astonishment at thfi
N~~--
rested pleadingly on my arm.
40 not struggle any longer, Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voicN
gently. Il will go to General Sheridan
myself, and tell h. tl- entire story
bowed to her, and held out my
hands to be bound.
II yield myself your prisoner
.Aadam," / said "aniRgly. and nct
unconscious that her glance sank bO
fore mine. II even imagine the bond
may prove not altogether unpleasant
Brennan strode between us hastily
and with quick gesture % his men.
Bind the fellow" he saiS sternlI
And mind you. sir, one word moro
and they shall buck you as well. Il
may be valuable for you TO remember
that am in command here. however
may seem to yield to the wish O
Mrs. Brennan"
CTo BE CONTINUED)