The Washington times., 1913-09-03
Its wonderful I'm proud of

, band. It's wonderful I'm proud OF
you"
There hasn't been a move OF the army
for -four s TdsG - bsnS
Were you thinking of me?"
''Of whom else? she answered, turn
| ing her eyes full on him.
| Heavens, how beautiful she was! Her
plain and simple life in that quiet, Sc
questered region, the hardy fare to which
she perforce had accustomed herself, the
open-air exercises In the little garden
and riding on the country roads, had
developed her amazingly. Her cheek
was tanned by the sun and air, her fig
ure had rounded into proportions that
were perfection itself A healthy, IL del
icate. color. glowed in her cheeks. Life,
youth, love sparkled in her eye, GRIM
soned her lips.
what fool he had been ever to have
hesitated moment, even in thought, in
comparing her to Kathleen, or to any
other woman, North or South. He was
overwhelmingly in love with her. and his
direct passionate gaze brought the blood
to her cheek and made her heart throb
unsteadily. There had been no time for
love-making between these two yet but
a word. touch, look, a whisper in
such a scene as they had passed through
more quiet and less crowded hours.
Now, tell me about yourself began
the woman. hardly able TO sustain the
passionate intensity OF his gaze.
I'VE must first discuss this matter in
all its lights and bearings. Suppose the
Yankees have already seized Todd s
Tavern"
What would ! better do them"
as there any other way to get into
the Brock road from hereT'
mo direct way"
'Is there any way at aIl?"
81 might get into It by riding around
ten miles"
That would never do. You can't go
so long as those fellows go that way"
Suppose they go the other way. back
to Todd's Tavern. that is?'
We'll, in that case you'd better insist
upon going with me, and then well
for it,
Very well; I'll get there some way,
since II is so important to your honor
and the safety Of the army. But what
will you dor
escape. II II is too late, then I'll ride
back to General Lee and confess every
thing"
What is there to confess"
That turned aside from public
duty in a private cause"
He will forgive you.'
81 do not know"
How could he do otherwise?'
You don't know that man. With him
duty Is everything. There's nothing he
wouldn't sacrifice. no private cause,
that is. for a public service"
Il should have been dead II You hadn't
come or WORSE" said Ariadne.
shuddering
II shall be thankful so long as I live
that l did come: Whatever happens to
me i hope to heaven you can
get through with that message"
Philip: did they tell you how found
you at York;
Yes. after 1t was too late
II got through both armies then for
your life. I'll get through now for your
honor"
May God preserve you! do not
know how | was such a fool to have
had the treasure of your affection, only
to throw 1t away"
You may have 1t back agsfn. and
welcome"
81 have searched the country for you
through my agents"
why didn't you come yourself?"
Il could not. 1t broke my heart. but
was needed In the army" said Graf
ton simply.
Il understand"
But my heart was with you"
And mine with you, dear" Her
eyes brimmed as she looked at him.
She had idealized him in his absence.
and she was glad that the realization
made the ideal seem faint and weak.
II waited for you, longed for you," she
continued. Il never dared to believe
that you would care for l had
seen that other woman
Il was blind she couldn't hold
a candle to yOu"-
81 thought she was beauti-
full"