Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-21
CHAPTER v1II-oont,uued.

saucily-"Squire Henry he drove him
away"
The charcoal burner regarded me with
a certain uncouth dignity I'm much
obliged to you. I'm on'y a poor man, but
l tell you, Squire there'n be shootin' II
he don't leave my gel alone"
II intend 10 make sure he does" said
III Mr.. Arnold, or IL Mr. Bran, comes
here want you to let me know of IT.
mr.. Bran on'y comes once in a long
while, to look around like. He never both
ers sus-Squire Arnold's the one"
I'd understood otherwise" answered
AT any rate. II l visit you too often my
self, you must remind me Of it-even with
q shotgun I laughed.
Tn sure you'd always be welcome sir"
I took q serious tone. but remember.
Sue. you must do your part-vyou must keep
those brown eyes of yours quiet Buckaloo.
when you're away all day, send your
daughter TO stay with one Of the neigh
boris"
'I'u DO Il, Squire" said the man CRATE
fully.
As rode away would have flattered
myself that in spite OF my twenty-eight
yeara had given counsel worthy of a real
lord Of the manor had I not caught Sue
pouting at me sauoily from behind her
fathers back
I crossed the lower edge Of the fields to
reach the post road. Leaping my horse
over locust hedge. I landed fair beside
MY Lady OF the Spur, ambling pensively
along on her gray geiding
Before she could rouse her mount to ac-
ton, refined beside her with lifted cap.
''Good naornins." said you must let
ms introduce myself in form, Cousin Fer
risaL 7 am Henry Morvan"
II my sudden appearance had startled
her. she did not show It. Her gray eyes
met mine colby.
IF I see Mr. Henry Morvan," she an
sweRed, Il must be permitted to say I
have no wish to claim kinship with him.
She wore tbs dark blue riding habit had
already seen her in on two occasions. MY
mind. sharpened by Bram's story Of tho
girls poverty. took in with pity that the
skirt had been darned in a dozen places.
The curves OF her slim figure were outlined
by the threadbare Jacket. Her head was
held proudly; but I was not to be re-
buffed.
':Ah. Cousin" said. don't let us
carry on our fathers quarrels. Give me a
chance before you hate me on account of
others"
The girl flsred out at me. Il hate you
on your own account. SIR"
Cousin" I pleaded. II beg you to wait
a little-wait until you know me-then II
you learn to hate me, twill be my own
fault. Give me a chance as you'd give any
stranger a chance I'm not a Turk of a
Observation-Disclosures the hot headed fool
OF grandfather, either. I'm only harm
less man who wants to be friend"
you talk prettily. sir. but know you
are not harmless"
tfRaiiavA ma aua No,,sf.
II cannot believe It," The short upper
lip met the lower lip firmly.
why not9' I asked I'm the same
man you warned at Pole Tavern only three
days since All, yes, / know now II was
you-a mere veil can't hide you, Cousin
I'm sure you didn't think me q monster
then. Just because disregarded your ad-
vice-because persisted in coming 10 Nor
van--you won't spurn me-pleasep'
. She did not attempt TO deny her Identity
II knew who you were at Pole Tavern
she said, but did not know what you
were" She met my startled gaze scorn-
fully. I detest spy" she flashed.
'Ah-you recognized me last night-at
the cabin Window
II did. sir"
Cousin" said. lone may be protector
and spy at the same time"
"a lame excuse, indeed I needed no pro-
tector, II that is what you mean"
Perhaps" I laughed not very mirth-
fully, confess. what does Bran say
about it-about my being the man they
were hunting last night2"
"BraIn2 He doesn't know IT, I haven't
told him-and shan't His poor head has
enough to carry already l fear Besides.
am not a tale bearer. even il Mr. Henry
Morvan is spy"
began TO grow resentful. Cousin"
said, you're unknd. You force me 10
say more than intended. had good
reason TO follow you last night"
Indeed"
Yes madam" 1 grew hotter as went
on. Reason enough to make YOU under
stand why PLAYED the spy"
What was this mighty reason?" she
demanded fllppantly.
l thrust my hand in my breastpocket
and brought out soiled piece Of paner
This, Cousin. Possibly you recognize IT,
Read It, n you please"
Her face was quite unmoved but she
drew back daintily. Read that3 Not T.
Why should 10
Then III read Il for you" exclaimed
though doubtless you know its contents
by heart"
Without waiting for her reply I pro-
eeeded TO read aloud. She sat in her sad
die with fine air OF indifference. yet she
made no move 10 ride away as she might
well have done. I give the note. rude
spelling and all
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you ana We doant like what we beer nov
happins TO YOU YOU ieay Mor Sr0r nv ~9 3sis
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