The Dolores star., 1912-06-21
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I had not susuecs>A A.. Ao~s~.r n.
V1ous II NAV appear nov - No. vho
M this tale. the possihiIity that she
- been masnueradins n An oNcer.a
aG1iorm, Inducing N varlihs deeds.
- never onos occurred so ma. me-
- 20 thoroughly feminine that her
nG&nowledgment came m n distinct
s1ock. had, II 10 true. seen sum.
c1Gnt Of life to be OF charitable mind.
~ yet there was that within me
Wl1ch instantly revolted. She read ali
~ In my face. but fronted me with.
81 the culver Of an eyelash. firmly
w1Adrawins her hand.
n 10 easy to perceive your disap-
ogueal," she said more coidly. but I
havp no further explanation to make.
{ - sorry to have you think III Of
mss but felt that perhaps you might
ssaolse my action was Justified"
10 not that" I FASTENED to ex.
plaih. ashamed Of myself II have not
~ faith In you. But I was brought
% = q strict school: my mother was
a1uest puritanical In her rules Of con.
6use and I have never entirely out.
grown her conception Of feminine lin.
whas is right and womanly. Do not
peruelt my first surprise to end our
efisG1ship."
mat il for you to determine, Major
Lawrence. I have confessed. and thus
clsased my conscience Of deceit. Some
a. tou may also learn the cause Of
~ action, but In the meantime II
aust bear your disapproval. However,
~ heed discuss the matter NO
$780,"
~ spr>ns 70 the door. and xlauced
uut iato the hall. steppin. hack once
uoeu as Peter appeared. His eyes
ewsgg the room in silent observation.
~Cnotain Grant and the two oiYlcers
VII him have concluded their meal.
naletrns Claire" he announced calm.
y. ~ead one Of them has gone for .
Az q soDdiers to begin the search OF
he hAuse."
sveSy veil. Peter: 10 hack and ~.
sist Tim. / viii sec 10 the safe con.
esalmAt Of Major Lawrence"
He bowed sraciously. and aissp-
nenroA
~You have not owen me- your pas.
aeo.s imp,orsd % our eyes asain
~
sThses \ nothing 10 perdoa 10 NJ
knowlohoo. respect you hecouee q
yeur - - = peopsssty. ut ~ &C.,
~ r - now. Yea nuet enter ~
paaaanp q once"
~You VIM givs ne your hand Arsts'
~0ladly.s and felt IT, arm pres
sure. hss fscs Frightened By . smile,
Nov II % remember rather the
danger, The necessity Of concealment,
and not delay too long. Wait . mo
ment. major: b II true you absolutely
trust nsf'
1T certainly h."
Z a. ooong to put that to the test
You have papers you desire TO give
at once Into the hands Of General
Washtngtoa. You may BE- detained
here some time. but have with me-
an Indian Who could take them across
the Delaware tonight. II ID mot the
hrst tine b has made that journey
VIII yca eoaads them to met"
Our syes were looking directly into
each othse. ] may have hesltated On
instant. confused By the unexpected
request, yst thsrs was something IN
the expression o. the girls face which
swept dosbt swiftly aside. without Z
word toek them from an inner peck
ct. and gAvs them to her. The red
lips smiled. he blue eyes Frightening
"Tonepah shall leave within the
hour" - promised. thrusting the
small packet Into the bosom Of hei
dress. Nov step within, major, and
win close he door"
aid A a. reouested. hearing thu
click Of the lock behind me. and BE-
ing a. inetantly plunsed into darh
ness. / vaiteA 4 moment. INV foot upor
the Arst narrow stair. listening. NJ
FOUND reached ne from without. and
with her animated face stiIi before m,
In memorv. 1 h.~an ~ siovlv sael n,