Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-05-23

What was 1t the witch did not know!
This was no guess work, surely, and
yet how could her strange knowledge
be accounted for? Sweet as the face
was, greatly as 1t had attracted me,
there was nothing to awaken throb
Of memory. Surely l could never have
seen her before, land forgotten; that
would have been impossible. The mu-
sic ceased, leaving us at the farther
extremity Of the hall.
"And now you will go?" she ques-
toned eagerly.
"You mean, leave here?"
Eyes; you said once tonight, that
but for me you would be riding yon-
der. l realized an you meant, and
you must not remain. The guard lines
are slack tonight, and you can get
through, but if you wait until tomor-
row 1t may be too late. Believe me,
am your friend, a friend of your
cause"
II do believe you; could not con-
meet you with deceit, but | am bewil-
dered at this sudden exposure. Does
Captain Grant also suspect my iden-
tity?"
Il think not-not yet, at least, for II
he did you would be under arrest. But
there are others here who would rec
ognize you just as I have. There is
no mystery about 1t. l was in Phila-
delphia when the Continental troops
were here. and you were pointed out
to me then. No, we have never met,
yet was sure recognized you this
afternoon"
II was pointed out to you by
whom%
my brother-my twin brother on
the staff of General Lee"
did you not inform me yorr family
We're IoyaIists?5 =
Eyes; It is true" earnestly. her foot
tapping the floor, as though annoyed
at such persistent questioning. "a
have father and brother in the
kings service-but one is renegade
and IL"
"You are what%
IL am merely a woman, sir, unable
to determine whether to finally be
come loyallst or rebel"
looked gravely into her eyes unit
they fell, yelling their revelation o.
truth behind long lashes.
| .gfAF,ekra1n 4
bending so close to her pink ear, fel
the soft touch Of her hair on my lips
you dissemble so charmingly as t
even puzzle me. But il l leave yol
now, as you request, l must first hav'
promise of welcome again."
"Then you mean to return-a pris
oner? l am always merciful to tn,
suffering"
mo; we are coming back to Phila
delphia victors, and soon. am no
afraid to tell you. ! have learne,
much today, and go back to report t.
Washington that the exchange of Brit
Ish commanders means the early evaC
uatlon of the city. When We NEE
again you will not be lady Of tn
Blended Rose, nor will be wearin
this uniform"
Her eyes sparkled brightly int
mine, then dropped demurely.
81 rather like the colors you ar
wearing now, and am sure this dres
s most becoming. IL have pas
don for masquerade"
Il recognize that, but have alread,
Uncovered where can read the trutl
,eyond the masque-what is occurring
iow?"
She turned to look, attracted as
lad been by the change and bustl
bout us. A few feet from where W
stood conversing, large folding doors
previously concealed by draperies
we're suddenly flung wide open, re
,ealing a magnificent dining hal
0azzled by the magnificent spectacle
turned to my companion, unable t
resist temptation. vShe must have II
stantly read the purpose in my fac'
ior she grasped my sleeve.
mo; you must not think Of remain
ing moment longer There will b
seat reserved for me, and CAPITAL
Grant is coming this way now, Som'
thing is wrong, am sure; have n
time to explain, but promise me 20
: will leave here at once-at once"
Her eyes, her words, were so II
, sistent l could not refuse, although q
glanced about l felt convince
: there was no danger in this asser
blage, not familiar face meetin
mine. At the instant Grant came u
elbowing his way through the pres
and staring insolently into my eye
even as he bowed politely to the Lad
, beside me.
, "At least this Is my privilege" l
. Insisted. unless there be another pr
vlous engagement Of which am Ign
|, rant"
Q ooh, no." and she rested her han,
I on the green sleeve, smiling from h
q face into mine. 1--WE were waiting 4
r you to come. Goodnight, Lieutena
i Fortesque."
!. They had taken step or two, whit
I Grant halted, holding her arm tight
Q as he glanced back to where stoo
would Lieutenant Fortesgue spa