The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-12-20

Dependency IL largely . matter of
physical condition. and was still
sufficiently tagged to bsIin Ire depths,
when the door opened sud1snly, and
an ordinary army ration was placed
within. The soldier who brought It
did not speak. nor di1 l attempt 10
address him, but after he retired, the
appetixfng sm>n q the bacon, together
With the unmistakable flavor Of real
coffee drew me irresistibiy that way.
and I made 4 hearty meal. The food
put new life Into mo. and Il fell to
pacing back and forth between the
corners Of the cell. my mind full Of
questioning. yet with Z fresh measure
Of confidence that all would still b
we'll. WY ~ Y "A ~
was yet at 1t when. without warn
Ing. the door once again opened, and
Lieutenant Cation entered, He adj
vancsd toward me with outstretched
hand, which l grasped warmly, foreI
felt how much depended on his friend
ship, and resolved to ask him some
questions which should aolveymy last
remaining doubts. Jsd'l M
Captain Wayne" he began soberly.
looking about him. "you are in even
worse stress here than supposed.
but ! shall see to II that you are
furnished with blankets oefore I leave.
Sheridan is hasty himself, and his
temper often leads him to rash
language. am sure he bears you no
malice for what you said. But Bren-
nan has his ear. and has whispered
something to him in confidence
what. have been unable to ascertain
which has convinced him that you
are deserving of death under martial
law"
without triaif"
THE opportunity Of furnishing the
information desired will be again Of
fered you: but, as near as can learn.
the charge preferred against you is Of
such private nature that It 10 deemed
best not to make It matter for camp
talk. Whatever II may be. Sheridan
evidently feels Justified In taking the
case out from the usual channels. and
In using most drastic measures. !
am sorry to bring you such news,
especially as believe the charges
arc largely concoctsd In the brain of
him who makes them, and have but
the thinnest circumstantial evidence
TO sustain them. Yet Sheridan is
thoroughly convinced, and will brook
no interference. The discussion Of the
case has already led to his using ex-
tremely harsh words TO bis chief Of
staff" ~ = 3qln r. 6gnl zsil
II am TO be shot. thenT sa
His hand closed warmly over mine.
while there 10 life there Is always
hope" he answered. Surely It must
be In your power to prove the nature
OF your mission within our lineb. and
the delay thus gained win enable US
to learn and meet these more serious
allegations" Ra
IF I but had time to communicate
with General Lee"
But now--is there no one. no way
BY which such representation can be
given this very day. II not full proof
Of your innocence, then sufficient, at
least, to cause the necessary delay7"
shook my head. II know Of moth
ing other than my own unsupported
word, "a answered shortly. "and that
10 evidently Of no value as against
Major Brennan's secret insinuations.
When II the hour set?y bros
Il am not positive that final de-
cision has yet been reached. but /
heard daybreak tomorrow mentioned.
The probability OF an early movement
Of our troops IL the excuse urged for
such unseemly haste" ~ -
I remained silent for . moment,
conscious only Of his kindly eyes read
Ing my face. siiA cia9
MRS. Brennan" I asked finally. re-
curing to the ono thought in which I
retained deep interest-"does she still
remain in the campr
"shs was with the Major at head
quarters this morning. believe they
breakfasted with the General. but
was on duty % late last night that
I ovsrsiept.s and thus missed the pleas
urs of,mesting her Again. cths
We talked for some > time longer,
and he continued to urge me for
some further word. but I could give
him none. and finally the kindly fellow
departed, promising to see me again
withina few hours. Greatly N I now
valued his friendship, It was. never
theiess. relief to DO alone with my
thoughts once moro. y 90 ,m1eae ~
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