The Washington herald., 1911-08-20

I thought since he was better known in
this country than myself, your reputation
would be safer in his hands than mine
But as soon as left began to think It
over. and I resolved to follow after you,
not as a jailer, but as friend. ] met
a little party Of Northern men, going
out to the Kansas country, and knew
Lieut.. Kammerer, here, at st. Louis. We
all thought alike. That girl yonder plead
ed SO hard that we took her IN with US,
at Cairo She was bound to get away.
When we tied up for the night, above
St. Genevieve, We were attacked by the
Missourians here. I had intended to
leave the boat, for now I knew where
you were. Lily told me you we're taken
handled rudely-like a slave-that you
Well, then, knew 1t was Dunwody.
"Of course, was going to kill him. In
the night none of US knew who made up
the party that fired on us. There were
half dozen men killed. more than that
many wounded, and we are prisoners
here, as you see. I suppose that's about
all. But, then, good God. madam. why
break up our attempt to escape7 Aren't
you with us? And how did you get
hurt?"
She told him simply there had been
accident.
"Are you Of the revolutionists, madam?" ?"
demanded the big German suddenly.
"YesT' She wheeled upon him. II am
from Europe. I am for liberty"
Come, then" said Kammerer, quietly
reaching out and taking away the re-
volver from her hand. Were friends,
How came you to be in this country,
here?"
She smiled at him bitterly. because
of my zeal. There were powers who
wanted me out of Washington. Ask
Capt Carlisle as to that. But this man
I met later on the boat, as you know.
He-brought me here, as you have heard!'
TT iss outrage!" broke in Kammerer.
TT iss crimel"
We'll call him. to account" interrupted
Carlisle. why did you stop US? Wed
have killed him the next minute. I'll kill
him yet"
Il was afraid you would kill him." she
said simply.
well. why not? What has he done to
uS-our men-to you?
"I could not see 1t done"
You'll see worse done. Well do II yet.
You must not stand in our way" His
hand closed over his own revolver butt
and he made half motion forward.
Mo- she said, and stepped before him.
Carlisle would have put her aside.
What do you mean? They'll be out here
in a minute-well have to fight IL they
killed? Quick! Out Of the wayr' His
voice, raucous in anger, rasped at her
ears low as it was pitched.
NO" she still replied. Let me do the
thinking. Keep quiet! I'll get You out.
There's been blood enough shed now"
You are magnificent. madam!" said
Carlisle. But you are visionary. Get
out Of our way. claim him. Leave him
to me-"
NO; I claim him myself. Leave him
to me"'
In Gods name. what next" exclaimed
the young Northerner bitterly. Are we
all mad? Haven't you had trouble
enough already with this man? You
don't make yourself clear. Wfat do you
want of him?"
I'm entirely clear about it myself I
can't get away from here now, but I'm
safe here now. For all of you to stay
would mean trouble. certainly. II those
men knew you were planning escape there
belong here. Very well. I'm obliged to
stay for a time. So I'm Just going to
take the position of commander. I'm just
going to parole you two. You're free to
go if you like!''
Carlisle turned toward the big German.
Kammerer, and broke into laugh. Did
you ever see anything like this7' he de-
IndnOeO. But Ine assent OIL the OIl6r
shone in his eyes.
THE lady hass right" he said. What
she said iss wise, II it can be done"
But, madam, what will become of
you?" said Carlisle at last. Her answer
was instant She turned back to the
door.
Judge CIaytonr she called out, loud
and clear. Mr.. YatesI All Of you, come
herer'
The inner doors opened, and they ran
out at her call. Some of them had been
asleep, leaning back In their chairs
against the wall The confusion of their
approach now aroused all the house.
There appeared also the tall form of
Dunwody himself, leaning on a rife bar
rel for a crutch. All these paused In the
hall or on the gallery, close to the great
door. Dunwody's frown was unmistak-
| able enough when he saw the three
grouped outside, the two prisoners armed.
There's been plotting here!' he cried
| What's up? Get your arms, men! Cover
them, quick"
Wait" said Carlisle quietly. Were
| armed, and we've got you covered His
weapon and that of Kammerer shone
gray in the half light. Dunwody threw
himself against the door post with a
growl of anger.
You've been plotting against usi" he
said to Josephine grimly. ''Well""
You are unjust, as usual, SIR" said
Carlisle ihotly "On the contrary, she
just kept US from killing you-which by
all the rights of God and man we ought
to have done-and will do, some day"
What do you mean?" demanded Dun
woody DULY. "You-she saved"
TT iss the TRUTH assented Kammerer
in his turn. 'It wass the lady who hass
saved you. She hass spoken for peace
and not for bloodshed. You owe to heI
your life."
My nter' he said, turning toward her
YOU
I've assumed command here" inter.
rupted Josephine calmly. I've paroled
these gentlemen"
Indeed" said Dunwody sarcastically
That's very nice, for them"
She went on unperturbed. I'm going
to set them free. Judge Clayton and Mr.
Jones and you others, too, must go on
home. You will have to surrender to the
courts. These men are going to leave
the State All Of you must disperse-at
once"
And you yourself" began Dunwody
grimly; what do you plan?'
Il remain. / am hostage. 1t will now
be known where I am. You will be re-
sponsible for me now. fancy that will
suit Washington as well as to detain
Capt Carlisle as my jailer any longer.
II / thought needed him I would not
let him go We are all of US going 10 be
under parole. don't you see:"
rs 1t your wish that we should give
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