The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-05-09

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Don't be angry with me II / ASH
you again about your orders. I must
know"
But why?" asked Thorne curiously
mo matter. tell me"
Il can't do that. ! wish ] could, he
answered with a slight sigh.
you needn't" said the girl tri
umphantly; Il do know"
The captain started and, in spite
Of his control. a look Of dismay and
apprehension fitted across his face as
the girl went on:
They're sending you on some mis-.
sion where death is almost certain.
They will sacrifice your life, because
they know you are fearless and VIII
do anything. There is a chance for
you to stay here, and be just as much
use. and am going to ask you to take
il. II isn't your life alone-there are
Others to think of and-thats why
ask you. 1t may not sound well, per
haps | ought not-you won't under
stand but you"
AS she spoke sha rose to her feet,
confronting him. while she impulsiye-
ly thrust out her hand toward him
again. Once more he took that be-
loved hand in his own. holding It close
against him.
NO. said the man at last, by the
exercise of the most iron self-contrul
and repression. you shalt not have
this against me. too"
Edith drew closer to hila, leaving
her hand in his as she placed her other
on his shoulder. She thought she knew
what he would have said. And love
gave her courage. The frankness Of
war was in the air. If this man left
her now, she might never see him
again. She was a woman, but she
could not let him go without an effort
Against you! What against you
What do you mean?" she asked softly.
The witchery of the hout was upor
him, too. and the sweetness Of he.
presence. He knew he lad but to
speak to receive his answer, to sum.
mon the fortress and receive the sur.
render Her eyes drpppeI before his
searching look, her color
came and went, her bosom rose anG
ELL She thought he mist certainly
lear the wild beating of her heart He
pressed her hands closely to his breast
or moment, but quickly pulled him
self together again.
'T must go" he said hoarsely; m
is-elsewhere. | ought nev
II to have seen you or spoken to you
,ut | had to come to this house ane
.ou we're here. and how could | help
{? OIL couldn't for my whole-it'a
My you in this" He stopped anC
hrust her hands away from him
indy and turned away. AS there was
God above him he would not do it
Your mother-I would like to say
ood-bye TO her"
NO, you are not going" cried the
irl desperately, playing her last card
Listen, they need you in Richmond
he president told me so himself
our orders are to stay here. You are I
, be given special commission OF
le war department telegraph service
nd you
mo, no, won't take it-I can't take
/, Miss Varney."
Cant you do that much for--me?'
aid the girl with winning sweetness
nd again she put out her hands tt
i'm.
1T is for you that I will do nothing
: the kind" he answered quickly; "iz
ou ever think of me again after
ell, when / am gone, remember thar
refused"
But you can't refuse; it Is the pres
ent's desire, it is his order, you have
vt to obey. Wait moment, l left
upstairs. will fetch it for you anc
ou will see"
She turned toward the door.
NO" said Thorne, don't get it.
ont look at it."
But you must see what it is. II
It's you at the head OF everything
ou have entire control. When YOU
,e it know you will accept it. Please
ait"
mo, Miss Varney, l can't"
"Oh, yes, you can" cried Edith, wis
ould hear no denial as she ran swift
toward the door.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)