The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-11-28
CHAPTER XIV.
Apsln the Lady.

again tne Lazy,
must think rapidly, aud act as
quickly Yet II what Grant had said
was true. that no had already posted
guards. on each side the house. then
escape. by. daylight was practically i'm.
possible From all could see there
was no conceslment close at hand,
and while the fellows were without
arms. yet their numbers were sufficient
10 make any attempt at running their
lines extra hazardous. And | had much
at risk, for II taken II would be as a
spy, and not q mere prisoner Of war.
There was no place for cOnccalment In
the library, but there might be up.
stairs, In the attic, or on the roof
The chance was worth the trial. and
there could be no better time for such
an experiment than while the three off,
GERS were at breakfast. Whatever
servants remained about the house
would be. buslly employed also. and
probably | should have the entire up.
per portion to myself Deciding to
make the venture had my hand on
the knob Of the door, when II was
opened quietly from without, and
WAS startled by tho sudden appearance
OF Peter. Whatever excitement may
have prevailed among the other mem
bees OF this peculiar household this
model scryltor remained with dignity
unrufllcd. lie surveyed me calmly.
rubbing tia bald head with one hand.
You viii pardon the delay. cir, The
said calmly, but circumstances have
arisen changing the original plans.
VIII you. kindly accompany mc?"
But where, Peter? | don't wish to
be seen by these new arrivals"
Have no fear, sir" condesccndlng-
iy, and with an authoritative wave OF
the hand. The oflicora are at table,
and Will know nothing Of our move
mentB."
] followed meckly enough, and he
led tho way up the broad stairs to the
second story. turning to the left I'm the
upper hall, and coming to Il pause be.
fore partially opened door A glimpse
within made me deem IL music room.
although | could see merely along one
wall.
you will enter sir, while return
TO the guests below"
With ono glance into this perfectly
eNprcsslonless countenance. half sus.
picious Of some new trick. | stepped
across The threshold The curtains
were drawn, and the room seemed
dark after the sun glare Of the hall. |
advanced step Or two, almost con.
WINGED the apartment was moccuplcd,
when . voice addressed mo.
Under moro favorable conditions.
Major Lawrence. It would give me
pleasure TO welcome YOU 10 the hospi.
tallties Of Elmhurst."
swung about as on pivot and saw
her Standing with one hand upon the
high back Of chair, her blue eyes
smiling mCrrily. felt the hot rush of
blood TO my cheeks. the qulcl; throb OF
pulse. with which ! recognized her. |
was go surprised that, for the instant,
the words ! sought to utter choked In
ny throat.
You have not guspected?" she
asked. You did not know this was
my homer
Nothing WAS farther from my
thoughts" exclaimed hastily. "All !
anew OF your home was that 1t was
Situated somewhere In the Jerseys. But |
wait, perhaps ! begin to understand
the lieutenant who brought me here:
his voice has been echoing IN my ears |
all night 10 familiarity. He is some
near relative OF yours--this Eric?"
oh. you have overheard? You
know the name through hearing Cap.
tain Grant speak,"
Yes; l could not very well help do
nR so. Peter had sta,lou,d me In the
library. but there was pnthing sais :