The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-11-16

helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
knew from the unrelenting ex-
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely tc prove perfectly useless
one, but before had ended it Mrs
Brennan stood between us
Frank" She said calmly. "vou shall
not. This man is 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
tcrned toward me. impetuously waved
aside the fellows, who ynt held me
PROSTATE. AMI cx ,nding her hand
lifted me to my 'eet For an instant.
as If by accident. our eyes m :. and
sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks
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. as 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 uiforgiveness. bitter
personal enmity, which ! returned
/, 18th interest. and secretly rejoieed
over
THE lady seems to be in control at
present" he said shortly. showing back
the revolver into his belt ''Neverthe-
less shaE do my military duty. and
hold you as a prisoner May | inquire
your full anne and rank?"
Phillip Wayne. Captain -th Vir-
ginia Cavalry. Shirtley's Brigade"
why are you " thin our i:nes?"
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 .ncredulously.
You. tile is quite interesting and
rather romantic. ! presume you yet
carry t papers with you as evidence
of its truth? ?" f.
''lf you refer TO the dispatches. do
not. sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in the hands Of the
one for whom t.ey were intended"
A malignant Iooi: crept int 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 rope feels He is not
inclined to parley lOng with such fel.
lows as you Bin his hands. men.
and take him out with you into the
road"
The ewo soldiers grasped me In
stantly al the word of command For
a single moment braced myself to
resist. but even as did so my eyes
fell upon a slight openins. In the wall.
AID I caught quick glimpse OF Bun
gays face, his finger to his lips Even
as gazed In establishment at this
sudden apparition. lighter touch
rested pleadingIy on my arm
10 not struggle any longer. Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice.
gently. Il will go to General Sheridan
myself. and tell b II entire story.
| bowed to her. and held out my
hands 20 be bound
Il yield myself your prisoner.
,.:.adam." said >aningly and not
unconscious that her glance sank be
fore nine. Il even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant"
I Brennan strobe between US hastily.
and with quick gesture ? his men
Bind the fellow" ne said sternly.
!; And mind you sir. one word more.
and they shall buck you as well It
may be valuable for you 20 remember
that am in command here. however
1 may seem to yield to the wish OF
Mrs. Brennan Ma
tTO RE CONTINUED.)
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