The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-11-23
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
MAJOR Lawrence son OF Judge Law
renee Of Virginia, whose wife was a Lee,
Washington. just after the winter at Val
icy Forge. Disguised in a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enemy's
hnes The Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blended
Rose from mob. He later meets the girl
at a brilliant ball Trouble is started
over waltz. and Lawrence Is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer tThe Lady
OF the Blended Rosel, 10 make his escape.
rtant OF the British Army who agrees
TO duel. The duel is stopped by Grants
friends and the spy makes dash for
liberty. swimming a river following mar
row escape The Major arrives at the
shop of black smith. who is friendly, and
knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
his train are captured by the minute men.
and two white men, who lock him in a
strong cell Peter advises Lawrence no, MOI
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the Blended Rose. who informs
him that he is In her house: and that she
was in command OF the party that cap
tured him. The captive Is thrust into
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search OF the premises.
finds the place deserted Evidence of
battle and a dead man across the TIRES
hold. Col. Mortimer. father OF the Lady
Of the Blended Rose. finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up once Miss Mortimer ap-
pears. explains the mystery and Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
to Ern rod a u
renee who comes to Miss Mortimer's re-
lief and then makes his escape Captain
Grants base v,iaa s,ahE nrye rsreaieu Where learns
reoprhs more OF 70 Grants ants perfidv. @ washington
forces clinton at battle and Lawrence La % gets
Monmouth Gen. Washington again starts
Lawrence on important mission
CHAPTER xxvIi.-(continued.)
Major Lawrence" he began, and
noticed the face was not turned to-
ward me. II am sure you are not de-
ceived, although you act the part
we'll"
Il hardly understand"
"Oh. but | am sure you do II
could not permit you to go away de-
spising me-"
But, my boy. this is mystery
DO you mean to insist you do not
know-have not recognized me?'
What can you mean?"
Merely that | am Claire Mortimer"
and lifting The hat, the young OFF,
Ger was revealed in the dim light as
my lady. surely you knew"
But l did not" insisted. earnest
ly, recovering from my surprise, and
leaning forward to look into her face.
why should I? General Washington
told me it was Eric who came for his
father. Why should suspect in this
darkness?'
II represented myself as Eric"
she stammered
And was it you also who rode into
our lines yesterday, telling Of Clin-
toms whereabouts"
Yes" hesitatingy, her eyes lifting
to my face.
But you must listen to me, Major
Lawrence: you must learn why l did
so unwomanly an act"
First answer one question"
Gladly"
is there an Eric Mortimer?
There is" she answered frankly;
my brother 1t was for his sake
did all this
A moment | sat in my saddle ST.
lently, our horses walking side by side
through the night. while endeavored
10 grasp the meaning Of her confes-
sion. l knew that she was riding bare
headed. her face turned away.
Go on" | said at last. tell me the
whole story
II will" firmly, her head uplifted. Il
was tempted to do SO at Elmhurst,
but something seemed to seal my lips.
There is now no longer any excuse Tor
silence. IL wish you to know, and.
then, perhaps, you may feel more
kindly disposed toward me-"
Your father is aware"
No not even father. He is scarce
ly conscious of what is going on about
him. Peter knows. and Tonepah,"
With a wave of her hand into the dark
shadows.
They are with you. then-keeping
guard over him.? .
Yes. they have known from the
beginning; not everything. OF course
for that was not necessary Peter ID
an old servant, silent and trustworthy.
He would never question an act OF
mine. while the Indian has reason to
be grateful and loyal to me. Wnat-
ever indiscretion, Major Lawrence, !
may have been guilty of, l have gone
nowhere unaccompanied by these
two You will believe that?"
Yes, and whatever else you tell
me-
That. now, must necessarily be
the entire story. AS l proceed you