Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-01
CHAPTER xiv.
Again the Lady.

again inc Lady,
must think rapidly, and act as
quickly. Yet. IL what Grant had said
was true, that he had already posted
guards on each side the house, then
escape by daylight was practically i'm
possible. From all l could see there
was no concealment close at hand.
and while the fellows were without
arms. yet their numbers were sufficient
60 make any attempt at running their
lines extra hazardous And had much
at risk. for II taken 1t would be as a
spy, and not mere prisoner OF war.
the library, but there might be up
stairs, IN the attic, or on the roof
The chance was worth the trial, and
there could be no better time for such
an experiment than while the three off,
GERS were at breakfast Whatever
servants remained about the house
would be- busily employed also, and
probably | should have the entire up
per portion to myself Deciding to
make the venture ! had my hand on
the knob of the door, when 1t was
opened quietly from without, and |
was startled by the sudden appearance
Of Peter. Whatever excitement may
have prevailed among the other mem
bers of this peculiar household this
model servitor remained with dignity
rnruffied. He surveyed me calmly.
rubbing his bald head with one hand.
You will pardon the delay, sir" he
Raid calmly. But circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
WIN you kindly accompany me?"
But where, Peter? l don't wish to
be seen by these new arrivals"
Have no fear. SIR" condescending.
iy, and with an authoritative wave of
the hand. The officers are at table.
and will know nothing OF our move
ments."
followed meekiy enough, and he
lee the way UP the broad stairs to the
second story, turning to the left In the
mpper hall. and ceming to pause be-
fore partially opened door. A glimpse
within made me deem II a music room.
although | could see merely along one
wall.
( You viii enter, sir, while return
to the guests below"
With one glance into this perfectly
expressionless countenance, half sus.
picious OF some new trick, | stepped
across the threshold. The curtains
were drawn. and the room seemed
dark after the sun-glare of the hall.
advanced step or two, almost con-
WINGED the apartment was unoccupied.
when voice addressed me.
Under more favorable conditions.
Major Lawrence. 1t would give me
pleasure to welcome you to the hospi-
talities of Elmhurst."
swung about as ON pivot and saw
der standing with one hand upon the
high back OF chair. her blue eyes
smiling merrily. l felt the hot rush of
blood to my cheeks. the quick throb Of
pulse. with which recognized her. l
was so surprised that. for the instant.
the words sought to utter choked In
my throat.
You have not suspected?" she
asked. You did not know this was
my home?"
Nothing was farther from NV
thoughts" exclaimed hastily. IAN 7
knew Of your home was that n was
situated somewhere in the Jerseys. put
wait. perhaps begin to understand
The lieutenant who brought me here
bis voice has been echoing in my ears
all night in familiarity. He is some
sear relative OF yours-this Eric?"
"oh. you have overheard? Yo,
know the name through hearing Can
tain Grant speak,"
Yes; could not very well helm do
ing so. Peter had stationed me In IN,
library bGt there wes aothing sal