Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-11-09

revolver as he came. His face wal
deathly white from passion. and there
was a look In his eyes which told me
he would be restrained now BY nc
rule of var.
You cowardly spy!" he cried, and
my ears caught the sharp click as he
drew Jack the hammer. do you
think l will let that blow 60 un.
avenged?"
II assuredly trust not" ! answered.
gazing up at him from behind the gun
muzzles with which was yet securely
Tinned to the floor. But II you are,
as am led to believe. a Federal off,
&C.. with some pretensions to being
also a gentleman, and not the outlaw
your clothes proclaim, you will at
least permit me to stand upon my feet
and face you as a man. II | am o spy.
as you seem inclined to claim. there
are army courts to try me: II not.
then ! am your equal in standing and
rank. and have every right Of prison
er OF war"
This has become personal" hoarse.
ly. Your blow. as well as your con.
n,ction with the forcible abduction OF
this young lady. whose legal protector
| am. are not matters to be settled by
, al army court"
Then permit me to meet you in any
satisfactory way. The murder Of q
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
knew from the unrelenting ex.
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely 10 prove perfectly useless
one. but before | had ended 1t Mrs
Brennan stood between US.
Frank" she said calmly, "you shall
not. This man is a Confederate Off
Ger; he is no spy, and during all the
events Of last night he has proven
himself friend rather than an enemy
Only for my sake 10 he here now. Il
Ignoring the look upon his face she
turned toward me. impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yct held me
PROSTATE. and extending her hand
lifted me to my feet For an instant,
as II by accident our eyes mt. and
a sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.
1T is my turn now" she whispered
softly, 80 softly the words did not car.
~ beyond my own ears. then she
stood erect between US, az 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 unforgiveness. bitter
personal enmity. which returned
18th 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 I shall do my military duty. and
hold you as a prisoner. May l inquire
your full ..ame and rank?"
Philip Wayne, Captain til 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 incredulously,
your tale is quite interesting and
rather romantic. | presume you yet
carry T. papers with you as evidence
Of it's TRUTH"
IF you refer to the dispatches. I do
not. sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited In tho hands Of the
one for whom t.ey were intended"
A malignant look crept intn Bren.
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 to
learn how a rope feels. He is not
inclined to parley long with such Eel.
lows as you. Bin his hands. men.
and take him out with you into the
road"
The rwo soldiers grasped me In
stantly at the word Of command. For
q single moment braced myself to
resist, but even az I did 30 my eyes
fell upon a slight opening in the wall.
aad caught q quick glimpse Of Bun
gays face. his finger to his lips. Even
as ! gazed In establishment at this
sudden apparition. a lighter touch
rested pleadingly on my arm.
10 not struggle any longer. Captain
spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice.
gently. Il will 90 TO General Sheridan
myself, and tell h. IL entire story"
/ bowed to her. and held out my
hands 20 be bound.
81 yield myself your prisoner,
.sadam," I said -aningly. and not
unconscious that her glance sank be
ore nine. y even imagine the bonds
nay prove not altogether unplsasant'
Brennan strobe between rs hastily.
md with quick gesture % his men
Bind the fellow be said Sternly.
And mind you. sir. one word more.
md they shall buck you - we'll Il
nav ha valuahlo for You 20 remember