The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-02-17

| thought was INSANITY my only n0s.
sible chance OF escape lay In flight
To realize this was 10 act leaped
backward, trusting for clear field In
my rear. and an opportunity TO run for
it. but the door by which ! had lust
entered was now closed aud barred
Bungay had made sure HIS retreat
The man. watching my every move
meut. with sword half drawn in his
hand. saw instantly that / was secure
ly trapped. and laughed in scorn.
You are not making war on women
now" he said with cutting sneer.
You will not find me so easy vic.
tim"
The taunt stung me, but more the
tone and manner OF the speaker and
the hot blood OF youth cast all caution
TO the winds. With a single sIr1rg.
fo-getful OF my own wound, | was AZ
his throat. dashed aside his uplifted
hand, and by the sheer audaclty OF my
sudden. unexpected onset, bore him
back crashing to the floor. He strug.
gled gamely. yet l possessed the al
vantage OF position, and would have
punished him severely. but for the
dozen strong hands which instantly
laid hold upon me, and dragged me
off. still fighting madly. although is
helpless &C ch"s
My opponent instantly leaped to his
feet and started forward, drawing
revolver as he came. His face was
deathly white from passion. and there
Was a look In his eyes which told me
he would be restrained now by no
rule OF var.
'You cowardly spy!" he cried. and
my ears caught the sharp click as he
drew back the hammer. do you
think will let that. blow go un.
avenged7"
II assursdly trust not" answered,
gazing up at him from behind the gun
muzzles with which was yet securely
rinned to the floor. But II you are.
"a am led TO believe. Federal Off
coz. with some pretensions to being
also a gentleman, and not the OUTLAW
your clothes proclaim. you will at
least permit me 10 stand upon my feet
and face you as man. II / am a spy,
as you seem inclined TO claim, there
are army courts to try me: II not.
then am your equal in standing and
rank. and have every right OF a prison
or or war"
This has become personal" hoarse-
ly. Your blow, as well as your con.
n,ction with the forcible abduction OF
this young lady. whose legal protector
am. are not matters 20 be settled by
al army court"
Then permit me to meet you In any
satisfactory way. The murder OF a
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
Il knew from the unreienting en-
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove perfectly useless
one. but before / had ended II Mrs
Brennan stood between W..
Frank" she said calmly. you shall
not. This man IA a Confederate offf-
Ger; he is no spy; and during all the
events or last night he has proven
himself A. friend rather than an enemy.
Only for my sake IL be here now
Ignoring the look upon his face she
turned toward me, impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yet held me
PROSTATE. and extending her hand
liftod me To my feet For an instant,
as II by accident, our eyes met, and
a sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks
III Is my turn now,Y she whispered
softly. so softly Ito words did not car.
ry beyond my own ears. Then she
stood erect between us, as though in
her own drawing room, and gravely
presented us TO each other, as II she
dared either to quarrel longer in her
presence.
Major BreRnan. Captain Wayne"
We bowed TO each other as men
salute on the duelling field. In his
eyes ] read an unforgiveness, a bitter
personal enmity, which returned
with interest, and secretly rejoiced
over.
The lady seems TO be In control at
present" he said shortly. showing back
The revolver into his belt. 'NeVerthe-
less / shall do my military duty, and
hold you as prisoner. May inquire
your full lame and rank?"
Philip Wayne. Captain --th Vir.
sinia Cavalry. Shirtleys Brigade"
why are you within our lines?"
Il attempted to pass through them
ast night with dispatches. but was
prevented by my desire 10 be OF as
sistance TO this lady"
Indeed" lie smiled incredulously