The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-19

am your friend. a friend of your
cause"
81 do believe you; / could not con-
meet you with deceit, but I am Devil
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
ogniEe you just as ] have. There is
no mystery about it l was In Phila-
delphta 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"
Il was pointed ont to you by
whomr'
my brother-my twin brother on
the star Of General Lee"
Did you not inform me your family
were loyalistsr''
Yes; It is true earnestly. her foot
tapping the floor, as though annoyed
at such persistent questioning. 81
have a father and brother In the
kings servics-but one Is q renegade,
and -"
You are what7''
Il am merely q woman, sir, unable
to determine whether to finally be-
come loyalist or rebel"
looked gravely into her eyes until
they fell, yelling their revelation OF
truth behind long lashes.
Mistress Mortimer" I murmured,
bending 80 close to her pink ear, felt
the soft touch OF her hair on my lips,
you dissemble SO charmingly as to
even puzzle me. But IL / leave you
now, as you request. ! must first have
promise Of welcome again"
Then you mean to return-a pris-
onerf am always merciful to the
suffering"
mo; we are coming back to Phila-
delphia victors, and soon. I am not
afraid to tell you. have learned
much today, and 60 back to report TO
Washington that the exchange Of Brit
fish commanders means the early evnc.
uation of the city. When We meet
again you will not be a lady Of the
Blended Rose, nor will l be wearing
this uniform"
Her eyes sparkIed brightly into
mine. then dropped demurely.
II rather like the colors you are
wearing now. and am sure this dress
is most becoming. IL have a pas
sion for masquerade"
81 recognize that, but have already
discovered where I can read the truth
beyond the masQue-what L. occurring
nowr
She turned to look. attracted as
had been By the change and hustle
about rs. A few feet from where we
stood conversing. large folding doors.
previously concealed by draperies,
were suddenly flung wide open, re-
vealing . magnificent dining hall.
Daszled By the magnificent spectacle.
/ turned to my companion, unable to
resist temptation. She must have in
stantly read the purpose in my face,
| for she grasped my sleeve.
mo; you must not think Of remain.
Ing a moment longer. There will be
/ q scat IOoClNC0 ASA AAGp anu 0PS0AA%
Grant is coming this way now. Some
thing Is wrong, am sure; have no
time to explain, but promise me you
will leave here at once-at once"
Her eyes, her words, were so In
sistent I could not refuse. although as
I glanced about felt convinced
there was no danger In this assem-
| g. maAAftn n
mine. At the instant Grant came UP,
elbowing his way through the press,
and staring insolently into my eyes,
even as he bowed politely to the lady
beside me-
"At Least this Is my privilege" he
insisted, unless there be another pre-
vious engagement Of which am igno-
rant"
ooh, no." and she rested her hands
OF the green sleeve, smiling from his
{ Q into mine. I'VE were waiting for
you TO come Goodnight, Lieutenant
Fortesque."
They had taken q step o. two, when
Grant halted, holding her arm tightly
as he glanced back to where / stood.
would Lieutenant Fortesque spare
me q moment after have found the
lady a seatf" he questioned politely.
Gladly, II you do not keep me
waiting too long"
+Then there win be no delay. Shall
we say the parlor belowT
1 moved. conscious Of the mute ap-
peal in the lsdy's face. yet with no
excuse for refusal.
"Aa we'll there az anywhere, SIR"
Once again we bowed with all the
punctilious ceremony Of mutual dis
like, and he whispered something into
her ear as they disappeared IN the
stream Of people. Ny cheeks burned
with indignation at his cool insolence.
What could It mean7 Was he merely
seeking a quarrelf or was there some
thing else concealed behind this re-
quest? In either case / knew not how
to act, and yet felt no inclination to
avoid the meeting. Studying over the
situation I pushed my way through
the crowd across the floor Of the bali.
| roor1 Thare vera n few uaou1a still