The state herald., 1912-12-27
CHAPTER XIV.
Again the Lady.

&s1 must think rapidly, and act as
nlckly. Yet, il what Grant had said
~ true, that he had already posted
Ards on each side the house, then
feape by daylight was practically i'm.
nslble. From all | could see there
- no concealment close at hand,
nnd while the fellows we're without
IDS, yet their numbers were sufficient
make any attempt at running their
nes extra hazardous. And | had much
risk. for II taken It would be as q
~. and not n mere prisoner OF war.
33ere was no place for concealment in
e library. but there might be up
Rirs, In the attic. or on the roof
Ae chance was worth the trial, and
ere could be no better time for such
experiment than while the three OIL
rs were ut breakfast Whatever
rvants remained about the house
puld be busily employed also. and
obably should have the entire up.
Dr portion to myself. Deciding to
BIKE the venture ! had my hand on
( De knob OF the door, when II was
Dened quietly from without. and
9Tns startled by the sudden appearance
~ Peter. Whatever excitement may
ave prevailed among the other mem
ers OF this peculiar household this
nodel servitor remained with dignity
unruilled. He surveyed me calmly.
ubblng his bald head with one hand.
'You will pardon the delay. SIR" he
hid calmly. But circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
VII you kindly accompany me?"
But where. Peter? don't wish TO
be seen by these new arrivals"
Have no fear. SIR" condescending.
". 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
led the way up the broad stairs to the
second story. turning TO the left In the
upper hall. and coming to n pause be,
fore partially opened door. A glimpse
within made me deem II n music room.
although could see merely along one
wall.
"You will enter. sir. while rotarn
: 10 the guests below"
With one glance into this perfectly
exprcsslonlcss countennnce, half Hus.
pieious OF some new trick, ! stepped
across the threshold. The curtains
were drawn. and the room seemed
dark after the sun-gl0ro OF the hall
advanced n step or two, almsst con
WINGED the apartment was unoceuplOd
when voice addressed me.
Under more favorable conditions
Major Lawrence. II would give mo
pleasure TO Welcome you TO the hospi
tnlltlcs OF Elmhurat."
swung about as ON a pivot and saw
her standing with one hand upon tho
high back OF chair. her blue cycf
smiling morrily. felt the hot rush OF
blood TO my checks. the quick throb Of
pulse. with which recognized her
was 40 surprised that. for the instant
the words sought 20 utter ohokod In
my throat
"You have not uuapocted1' she
asked, you DID not know thln was
my homef"
Nothing was farther from my
thoughts" exclaimed hastily. IAN
knew Of your home was that Il was
situated somewhere In the Jerseys. Bul
wait, porhaps begin 20 understand
the lieutenant who brought me hero
hia voice has been eehoing In my ears
NIL night In familiarity. llc In some
near relative or yourn--thlu Erici"
oh, you have overheard You
know the name through hearing Cap
inin Grant speak,"
Yea. I could not very well help do
iua ao Peter had stationed me In Tho
NhrafY bpt thsr- WAS nothing said