The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-01-11

My opponent instantly leaped TO hi
feet and started forward. drawing
revolver as he came His face wa
deathly white from passion. and Their,
was look In his eyes which told IN,
he would be restrained now BY NJ
rule Of gar
you cowardly spy" he cried. ant
my ears caught the sharp click as h,
| drew back the hammer DO yot
! think ] will let that blow 20 un
avenged?"
Il assuredly trust rot" ] answered
gazing up at him from behind the CUR
muzzleS with which was yet securely
| inned TO the floor. But II you are
as ] am led to belle e. a Federal off
&C.. with some pretensions to being
also gentleman. and not the outlaw
your clothes proclaim, you will al
least permit me TO stand uroL my feet
and face you az man II | am n 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 a prison
or OF war"
This has become personal" hoarse
ly. "frdr blow. as well az your con
n,ctiu': 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 a
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
| knew from the unrelenting ex
precision upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove perfectly useless
one, but before had ended Il MS
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 ia he here now"
Ignoring the look upon his face she
turned toward me. impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yot held me
PROSTATE. and extending her hand
lifted me TO my feet. For an instant,
as II by accident, our eyes m ', and
sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.
1T Ia 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 rom, 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 Oh the du.lling field. In his
eyes read an unforgiveness, a 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 "Neyarthe
less ] shall do my military duty. and
hold you rs prisoner May | inquire
your full anne and rank?"
Philip Wayne. Captain --th vir.
ginia Cavalry. Shirtley's Brigade"
why are you within our lnes?"
Il attempted to pass through them
asst night with dispatches. but was
prevented by my desire to be Of az
iistance to this lady"
Indeed" He smiled lncredulously
Your tale is quite interesting and
'ather romantic ! presume you YET
larry q l." papers with you as evidence
If its TRUTH"
IT you refer to the dispatches, ] do
lot. | sincerely trust they are already
Iafely deposited in the hands OF the
me for whom t.ey were intended"
A malignant look crept into Bren.
lan's face. and his jaws set ominously.
You will have to concoct a far
letter story than that. my friend. be-
ore you face Sheridan" he said In.
olenly. "or you VIII be very apt to
earn how a rope feels. He is not
Inclined to parley long with such fel.
ows az you. Bin his hands, men.
nd take him out with you into the
DAD"
The two soldiers grasped me in.
family at the word of command. For
single moment braced myself to
esist. but oven as ! did so my eyes
oil upon a slight opening In the wall
nd caught quick glimpse of Bun.
avs face, his finger to his lips. Even
8 | gazed in establishment at thia
ndden apparition. a lighter touch
ested pleadingly on my arm.
10 not struggle any longer, Captain
wayne spoke Mrs, Brennan's voice.
emily. u will go to General Sheridan
Iyself, and tell h. Ia entire story"
| bowed to her. and held out my
ands 20 be bound
II Weld myself your prisoner.
adam, | said ~aningly. and not
1conscicus that her glance sank be
ire mine. Il even imagine the bonds
ay prove not altogether unpleasant
Brennan strobe between us hastily
I'd with quick gesture 20 his men.
Bind the fellow" he said sterniy
Ind mind you. sir. one word more
I'd they shall buck you rs we'll. II
ny be valuable fo- you TO renemne,