The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-16

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Angry? Most assuredly not" In
apparent surprise. yet trust you
will not ask me. have been upon
the floor only once tonight. ! am
not at all In the mood"
IF there were chairs here I should
venture TO ask even a greater favor
that you would consent 70 sit out this
set with me-"
She turned slightly, lifted her eyes
inquiringly to mine. and her face
lightened.
mo doubt we might discover seats
without difficulty in the anteroom,"
she answered. indicating the direction
by a glance. There do not appear TO
be many 'sitters' at this ball, and the
few who do are not crowded"
The apartment contained, as she
prophesied. but few occupants, and
conducted her to the farther end OF
II, where we found a comfortable
divan and no troublesome neighbors.
AS I glanced at her now. marked
distinct change in her face. The
old indifference. 30 well assumed
while we were In the presence OF
others, had utterly vanished as by
magic. and she sat looking at me in
anxious yet impetuous questioning.
Captain Wayne" she exclaimed.
her eyes never once leaving my face.
what does this mean? this masquer-
ade? this wearing OF the Federal uni
form? this taking OF another's name?
this being here at all?"
If I should say that came hoping
TO see you again." / answered, scarce
knowing how best TO proceed or how
far to put confidence in her. what
would you think?"
III that is true, that you were ex-
tremely foolish to take such risk for
so small reward" she returned calm
ly. Nor, under these circumstances,
would l remain here so much as
moment TO encourage you. But II is
not true. This is no light act; your
very life must lie in the balance. or
you could never assume such risk"
II would trust you gladly with my
life or my honor, ! replied soberly.
IF ] had less faith in you / should
not be here now. understand that
] am condemned 10 be shot as spy
at daybreak"
Shot? On what authority? Who
told your"
ION the order OF General Sheridan.
My informant was Lieutenant Cation,
OF his staff"
shot? AS a spy? Why, II surely
cannot be! Frank said Captain
Wayne. believe me. knew absolute.
ly nothing OF all this. Do you think
! should ever have rested II | had
dreamed that you were held under SO
false charge? promised you
would see General Sheridan on your
behalf. Frank" she bit her lip inn |
PATIENTLY was told. that is, was
led TO believe that you were--had been !
sent North as a prisoner of war late
last night Otherwise ! should have |
insisted upon seeing you-on plead
ing your cause with the General him |
self. The major and breakfasted with
him this morning. but your name was
not mentioned, for | believed you
safe
She did not appear TO realize so |
deep was her present Indignation and
regret that my hand had found rest. |
Ing place upon her own.
You must believe me, Captain
Wayne | could not bear to have YOU
feel that | could prove such an in
CRATE
You need never suppose ! should |
think that" | replied. with an earnest
ness OF manner that caused her TO
glance al me In surprise II con
fidently expected to hear from you all
day, and finally when no word came
! became convinced some such mis-.
conception as you have mentioned
must have occurred Then il became
my turn 10 act upon my own behalf
II ] would preserve my life; yet never
for one moment have | doubted you
or the sincerity OF your pledge TO
me-"
She waited quietly while couple
passed as and sought seats nearer the
door.
Tell me the entire story" she said
gently
AS quickly as possible / reviewed
the salient events which had occurred
since our last meeting Without deny.
Ing the presence Of Major Brennan
during my stormy meeting with Gen
eral Sheridan, | aid not dwell upon Z,
nor mention the personal ARRAY that
had occurred between US. Even had
] not supposed the man TO be her
husband | should never have taken
advantage OF his treachery to advance
my own cause. AS | concluded there
was tear glistening on her long
lashes, but she seemed unconscious
OF II. and made no attempt TO dash
II away.
You have not told me ALL" she
commented quietly But can under.
stand and appreciate the reason for
your sileLce | lnow Franks impetu.
nQflV and Not, ara Vary hind Napfafn /