The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-05-30
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war against the pitiful appeal in her
voice.
eyes, I'll go, at once. But ! take
away with me memory which will
never permit me to be satisfied until
we meet again. We have been to-
gether SO short q time"
"Had It been longer" she interrupt
ed, "you would know me better, and
care less, perhaps, / am sham; q
cheat" a trife ~ bitterness in the
tone. You wall learn all that some
day, and laugh at yourself. Oh, ] know
you viii; so not another word, sir. !
am going; then, perhaps, you will
There was slight pressure Of her
fingers, and she hsA vanished so quick
" could only stare blindly along the
deserted passage. Yet, an instant
later, the peril Of my predicament
flashed back upon my mind, and ]
faced the immediate necessity for ac-
ton. What her strange words might
mean could not be interpreted; made
no attempt to comprehend. Now !
must find means Of escape, and learn
the truth later. opened the door
cautiously, and stepped without, every
nerve taut, every muscle braced for
action. 1t was a star-lit night, and the
numerous rear windows of the man
sion cast a glare OF light for some dis
lance. The dark shadow Of high
fence alone promised concealment,
and, holding my sword tightly, / crept
in that direction, breathing again more
freely as / reached Its protection un-
observed. There was guard stationed
before the stable door--a Grenadier,
from the outline Of his hat-and 9th
ers, little group. were sitting on the
grass dozen feet away. If they had
not been already warned ! might gain.
a horse by holiness, but the probable
ity was that here was where Carter
had mounted his squad, and ] would
merely walk forward into trap. /
had better chance the possibility that
some visitor had left horse tied in
front, or to one Of the stands. With
this possibility in mind ! turned, and
skirted the house, making myself as
inconspicuous as possible. There were
soldiers on the outside steps; heard
their voices without seeing them, and
was thus driven to run swiftly across
an open space, memory guiding me
toward the opposite pavilion. Breath
less, with heart beating fast, /
crouched low In the shadow, endeavor-
ing to make out my more immediate
surroundings. There were no horses
there, but could clearly distinguish
the stomping Of restless hoofs some
where to the right AS Strengthened
up, determined upon discovering an
empty saddle If possible, the figure OF
man suddenly doomed directly in
front, advancing toward me. In
startled surprise took one step back
ward, but was too late, Already the
eyes Of the newcomer had perceived
my presence. and he sprang forward,
Juggling at his sword.
"Hold on there! hold onl" he com
manded shortly. "Who are you? What
the devil are you skuIking about out
here forY"
It was Grant beyond a doubt:
would recognize the peculiar smart Of
that voice In a thousand. He had not
gone upstairs then; had not reioined
the lady in the dining-room. What
would she think OF his absenceG
What would she do when she realized
It's probable meaning? Someway was
not frightened. at thus meeting him,
but gladif those others would only
keep away, and let Us settle the affair
between us. Here was his tesla
coward would cry out an alarm, sum
mon the guard to his assistance, but.
II the fellows nerve only held. or II he
hated me badly eno~gh, he'd fight It
out alone. All this came to me in
fash, and the words Of challenge
spoken before he Aven grasped the
thought Of who was.
$50 have discovered you. have II
Why did you fail to keep our appoint
ment within?"
He drew up sharply with an oath.
peering at me through the dark, be-
wildered by my speech.
''The spyl Ye gods, what luckl Do
you mean to insinuate ran away,
sir2"
How else could I interpret it," I
questioned coolly, determined to taunt
him 10 action. Il waited where you
told me till was tired. Perhaps you
viii oblige me by explaining your pur-
pose"
He muttered something, but without
compromising its purport / went on
threateningly:
sand / think You made use Of the
word spy just now. Did you mistake
me for another2"
Mistake your No; I'd know you In
he'll, he burst forth, anger making his
voice tremhle. Il called you a spy, and
you are one, you aneaking night rat.
You never waited for me IN the par
Tor; II you had you'd now be under ar.
rest"