American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-01

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Yes; 1t is true" earnestly. her foot
tapping the floor, as though annoyed
at such persistent questioning. 81
have a father and brother in the
kings service-but one Is a renegade
and IL"
you are WHAT"
Il am merely a woman, sir, unable
to determine whether to finally be
come loyalist or rebel"
/ looked gravely into her eyes until
they fell, yelling their revelation OF
truth behind long lashes.
Mistress Mortimer" I murmured
bending SO close to her pink ear, l felt
the soft touch Of her hair on my lips
you dissemble SO charmingly as tc
even puzzle me. But If l leave you
now, as you request. l must first have
promise of welcome again."
Then you mean to return-a pris.
oner? I am always merciful to the
suffering"
NO; we are coming back to Phila.
delphia victors, and soon. am not
afraid to tell you. l have learned
much today, and go back to report to
Washington that the exchange of Brit,
ish commanders means the early evac.
uation OF the city. When We meet
again o will not be a lady of the
Blended Rose. nor will I be wearing
this uniform"
Her eyes sparkled brightly into
mine. then dropped demurely.
81 rather like the colors you are
wearing now. and am sure this dress
Is most becoming. IL have a pas
sion for masquerade"
g" recognize that but have already
discovered where I can read the truth
beyond the masQuerwhat Ia occurring
now?"
She turned to look, attracted as I
had been by tho change and hustle
about Us. A few feet from where We
stood conversing. large folding doors,
previously concealed by draperies,
were suddenly nung wide open re-
vealing a magnificent dining hall.
Dazzled by the magnificent spectacle,
l turned to my companion, unable to
resist temptation. She must have in.
stantly read the purpose in my face,
for she grasped my sleeve.
mo; you must not think Of remain.
ing a moment longer. There will be
a seat reserved for me, and Captain
Grant Is coming this way now. Some
thing Is wrong, l am sure; l have no
time to explain, but promise me you
will leave here at once-at once"
Her eyes. her words, We're so in
sistent / could not refuse, although as
I glanced about l felt convinced
there vas NO danger in this assem-
blage, not a familiar face meeting
mine. At the instant Grant came up,
elbowing his way through the press,
and staring insolently into my eyes,
ven as he bowed politely to the lady
beside me.
cat least this is my privilege" he
insisted, unless there be another pre-
vious engagement Of which l am igno-
rant"
"Oh, no." and she rested her hands
on the green sleeve, smiling from his
face into mine. I'VE were waiting for
YOU to N Goodnight, Lieutenant
F~ortesque."
They had taken a step or two, when
halted, holding her arm tightly
as he glanced back to where | stood.
"Would Lieutenant Fortesque spare
me a moment after l have found the
lady a seat?" he questioned politely.
GLADLY. if o do not keep me
waiting too long"
Then there will be no delay. Shall
say the parlor below?"
l moved, conscious of the mute ap-
peal in the lady's face, yet with no
Excuse for refusal.
las we'll there as anywhere, sir"
Once again we bowed with all the
punctilious ceremony OF mutual dis
ike, and he whispered something into
1er ear as they disappeared in the
of people. My cheeks burned
with indignation at his cool insolence.
What could 1t mean? Was he merely
seeking a quarrel? or was there some
hing else concealed behind this re-
In either case | knew not how
o act, and yet felt no inclination to
avoid the meeting. Studying over the
| pushed my way through
he crowd across the floor of the ball
DOM. There were a few people still
lingering on the stairs, but. except for
he servants, the parlors below were
deserted. l walked the length of one
If the great rooms, and halted in
ront of a fireplace to await Grants
| was eager to have this af- |
air settled, and be off. | compre- {
tended now the risk l had assumed
" remaining so long, and began to
eel the cords of ENHANCEMENT draw
ng about me. There a a door op-
where l stood, and, staring [
oward it. / saw it open slightly, and. ]
'ack in the darkness, the beckoning {
t a hand. Startled, yet realizing that J
I must mean me, l stepped closer, J
the hilt of my sword, half
Inspecting treachery. I