Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

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helpless man Will Scarcely clarity you1
honor. {. s.2 III !.
B knew from the unrelentin9 / e.
preston upon his face that my plea.
We likely TO prove q perfectly useless,
one. but before I 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 ali the
events Of last night he has proven
himself 2 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 yet held me
PROSTATE. and cx.. ending her hand
lifted me. to my feet. For an instant,
as If by accident. our eyes m,t.. and
a sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks Il! ..sss4s
1T 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, az though in
/ her own drawing room. and gravely
presented us to each other, as if 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. a bitter
personal enmity, which returned
With 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 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 l;nes?"
Il attempted to pass through them
last night with dispatches, but was
prevented by my desire to be of as
sistance to this lady"
! "1ndeed?" He smiled lncredulously.
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, do
not. l sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in tho hands of the
one for whom tAey were intended"
A malignant lool; crept int" Bren-
mans face. and his jaws set ominously.
"You will have to concoct far
better story than that. my friend, be-
I 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 fell
; lows as you. Bin his hands, men,
and take him out with you into the
i road"
The two soldiers grasped me in.
| :tantly at the word of command. Fol-.
T! u single moment braced myself to
resist. but even as did SO my eyes
| tell upon a slight opening in the wall.
.42d caught quick glimpse Of Bun
/ gays face, his finger to his lips. Even
| IS gazed in establishment at this
sudden apparition. lighter touch
rested pleadingly on my arm.
40 not struggle any longer, Captain
! Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice,
gently. Il will go to General Sheridan
myself, and tell h., til entire story. !"
! l bowed TO her, and held out my
hands to be bound.
Il yield myself your prisoner.
44adam," said -aningly. and not
unconscious that her glance sank be-
fore nine. Il even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant"
Brennan strobe between us hastily,
and with quick gesture % his men. &
Bind the fellow" he said sternly.
"And mind you, sir, one word more,
and they shall buck you as we'll. It
may be valuable for you TO remember
that am in command here. however
/ may seem to yield to the wish OF
Mrs. Brennan"
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