The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-14

disappointed. but forebore 10 press the
matter and begged that he would not
betray her. Larklns promised, and
that ended the episode
The next day the Brltisher said he
would take his departure He was in
formed that he must be sent through
the lines with q flag OF truce, and the
situation was not just then fitted for
the dlspatching OF such flag The
enemy was restless, and there might
be fighting at any moment. So Lar.
kins was obliged TO content himself at
headquarters, which were not so agree
able as before the attentions that had
been showered on him were discon-
tinued--that is TO say, he did rot seem
to excite the same interest as for
merly.
During that day one OF the officers
brought up to him citizen whom he
introduced, expatiating on the ex-ser-
geant's experience in the Crimea. The
man looked at him closely. made some
commonplace remarks and withdrew.
/ From that time Larkins began to real
| lie that he was under surveillance.
He had been furnished with n tent,
/ which he occupied alone. and during
/ the night was awakened by men talk
/ Ing outside. Curious to know what
/ was going on, he got of his cot and
looked out. Several privates We're sit
ting on the ground close by his tent.
smoking. He was surely under guard.
What could 1t mean?
He lay awake the greater part OF the
night wondering what object the gen
eral could possibly have in treating
| him, British subject. as a guest, but
really depriying him of his liberty.
The next morning when he awoke
the men had gone An officer came i'm
and told him that a breakfast would
be sent in to him. During the day he
noticed that this same officer never
lost sight OF him. TO kill time he
thought he would so and call on Miss
Fletcher.
Where are you going?" asked his
shadower.
I'm going to pay a visit at the
Fletchers / expect to be going as
soon as the general will send me
through, and think I'll say goodby to
them"
.'You won't find the Fletchers at
home today"
This was said I'm half commanding
tone. as IL meaning. "Stay where you
are" Larkins said nothing, but turned
and retraced his steps.
He was sitting in camp chair that
afternoon near General Beaumonts
tent when an officer rode up, threw
Himself from his horse and went in to
sce the general. There being nothing
hut canvas to intercept the sound.
I.arkins could hear part of what
was said. After some talk that he
could not make out
Hes the man." the inferior officer
sald.
Are you sure?" asked the general.
Eyes, general; the same fellow, play
Ing different game"
when will he be here?'
"Within an hour
every well. Wen he ready for
him." 't.
This was Greek to Larkins. but the
treatment he had received and the
fact OF his being under surveillance.
taken with the words playing the
same game" made him uneasy. As
soon as the officer had left the general
Larkins went into his tent and said:
"See here. general. wish TO go
through the lines at once. If l am
purposely detained l desire to know
the cause
"Tll send you through tomorrow
morning. said the general. speaking
in tone to indicate that he meant to
do what he said
Am l detained In your campW
"No. Go where you like"
Every well, I'll wait till tomorrow.
IL l am detained longer shall tele-
graph the British consul at Richmond
to come out here at once"
you'll not be detained--that Is, I'M
less battle opens"
The next morning at daylight Lar
kins was awakened by General Beau
mont's orderly, who said that the gen
eral would like to see him In his tent.
Still uneasy, he arose and went TO the
ScutIul All OlnCeT WIS t1eTe WHltluE.
This is Major Clayton. Mr. Larkns.
III you will go with him he will show
you something TO explain our rccep-
ton and treatment OF you since you
have been with us. On your return
will be pleased to have you breakfast
with me, and a flag. OF truce Is order
ed for 10 o'clock to escort you through
the lines"
Larkins went with Major Clayton,
walking down the road till they came
TO a clearing. A file OF soldiers were
resting on their arms. See
ing the major approach, an officer
went to tent surrounded by a guard.
led forth man pale as death In clti-
zen's dress and placed him before the
soldiers.
He looked enough like Larkins TO be
his brother.
The Britisher knew at once that a
spy was to be executed. Turning. he
walked back 10 the generals headquar-
ters.
Permit me to offer my apologies"
said the latter. "The man you saw