The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-02

I SHE mad become the GENRE OF ali ire.
Dependency Is largely a matter of
physical condition. and was still
sufficiently tagged to be In the depths.
when the door opened suddenly, and
an ordinary army ration was placed
within. The soldier who brought II
did not speak. nor did I attempt 60
address him. but after he retired the
appetizing smell OF the bacon. together
! with the unmistakable flavor OF real
coffee. drew me irreslstibly that way
and I made = hearty meal The food
put new life into me. and I fell TO
pacing back and forth between the
corners Of the cell. my mind full OF
questioning. set with a fresh measure
of confidence that an would still be
wei
waS set at it when without warn.
Ing. the door once again opened, and
Lieutenant Cation entered lie adj
yanced toward me with outstretched
hand. which / grasped warmly, for
felt how much depended on his friend.
ship, and resolved 10 ask him some
questions which should solve my last
remaining doubts
Captain Wayne" he began sOberly
looking about him you arc ia even
worse stress here than supposed.
but ! shall see 20 il chat YOU are
furnished with blankets before leave.
Sheridan IS nasty himself, and his
temper often leads him 70 rash
language ! am sure he bears YOU no
malice for what you said but Bren
nan has his ear. and has whispered
something % him III confidence
what ! have been unable 10 ascertain
which has convinced him that YOU
are deserving Of death under martial
law
Without trial?'
The opportunity Of furnishing the
information desired viii be again ~
fered you; but as near as j can ltUB,
the charge preferred against you lis OF
such a private nature that Il Is deemed
best not 70 make it matter for camp
talk Whatever It may be, Sheridan
evidently feels justified in taking the
case out from the usual channels, and
in using most drastic measures
am sorry 90 bring You such news.
especially as believe tie charges
are largely cOncocted In the brain OF
him who makes them. and have but
the thinncst circumstauia evidence
20 sustain them Yet Sheridan Is
thoroughly convinced, and Will brook /
no Interference. The discussion of the (
case has already led 10 his using ex-
tremely harsh words 70 his chief OF I
staff"
81 am to be shot. then?"
His hand closed warmly over mine. /
While there Is life there is always
hope, he answered. Surely II must \
be in your power TO prove the nature
OF your mission within our lines, and 4
the delay thus gained will enable us
TO learn and meet these more serious
III but had time to communicate
with General Lee
But now--is there no one. no way
by which such representation can be
given this very day? If not full proof
OF your innocence then sufficient at
least, to cause the necessary delay
| shook my head Il know Of moth
ing other than my own unsupported
word ! answered shortly, "and that
Is evidently Of no value as against
Major Brennan's secret insinuations
When Is the hour set?"
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cision has yet been reached, but
heard daybreak tomorrow mentioned
The probability OF an early movement
Of our troops Is the excuse urged for
such nseemly haste.
remained silent for moment,
only Of his kindly eyes read.
ing my face
Mrs, Brennan" | asked finally. re
curing 10 the one thought In which
retained deep interest,-"does she still
remain In the camp
She was with the Major at head
quarters this morning. believe they
Dreakfasted with the General. but
was on duty go late last night that
oversight and thus missed the pleas.
ure Of meeting her again"
We talked for some time longer,
and he continued 10 urge me for
some further word. but | could give
him none, and finally the kindly fellow
departed, promising to see me again
within few hours. Greatly as ! now
valued his friendship, Il was. never
heless, relief to be alone with my
thoughts once more