Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-08-06
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"A sentry was duly posted at the gate"
''That expresses the situation accu-
rately, Miss Buckthorn,' replied the
automaton with perfect composure.
"Why, Colonel dillingham;" the young
lady exclaimed, suddenly recognizing
the other officer. Tell me, quick,
Heartsease, which Of you two is pris-
oner to the other?"
II am the prisoner, Miss Buckthorn,"
said Ellingham, saluting smilingly. II
didn't get out of Winchester quickly
enough this time, so they gathered me
in. But Major Williams has kindly &C.
cepted my parole. and have been per-
mitted to show Captain Heartsease
the way to conduct me here, as
He peered anxiously in the direction
Of the veranda, whence graceful fig
ure now emerged and ran eagerly to-
ward him.
"Madeline!"
"Robertv'
They clasped hands-both hands to-
gether-and stood gazing into each 9TH
er's eyes in rapt silence. oblivious of
all around.
"Do you see that, Captain Hearts
ease?'' demanded Jenny Bucktho:n.
''By the way, is Major Williams in COM
mand of the regiment? l thought
Colonel West is to join us at this
point. He should arrive shortly. You
see. another division of the Nineteenth
corps, under General Haverill. has been
sent on to reinforce Sheridan. Pardon
my mentioning such uninteresting de-
tails at moment when-aw-thef fact
Is, Miss Buckthorn, the excitement of
this unexpected meeting has so COM
pletely upset me that
"Oh, bother! Come along out of this,
| and I'll show you how the land lies
hereabouts.'
They marched off to the seat under
the big cottonwood tree. while Filing
ham and Madeline West found their
way back to the veranda.
A little later Federal guard march
ed up the road, and sentry was duly
posted at the gate. The first person
to receive this sentry's salute upon
passing was Colonel Kerchival West.
He came alone. carrying q letter or
dispatch III his iand and looking about
eagerly. as if he expected somebody
to recognize him.
| Captain Heartsease advanced briskly
to meet him. having duly obtained
leave of absence from Miss Buckthorn.
"Colonel West?" he said. :.
''Captain"' was the formal response
"You have rejoined the regiment
earlier than we expectedw
"Yes. General HaverilI sends me
word that he will meet me here ut I
o'clock. In the meantime. Major Viii
Hams tells ME that some of your com.
pany captured Colone! Robert Filing.
ham at Winchester" .
He is here under parole. Lives
here. by Jove. when he is at home!
Odd circumstances" -.
$50, this Is the old Ellingham home.
stead!" unused Kerchivai, walking aside
II bit. In Ill restrained restlessness.
Where was Gertrude? How would
she receive him? How would Bob re-
ceive him under the circumstances?
by the bye, Captain Heartsease." he
said. in sufficiently matter of fact
tone, "a young lieutenant named Bed.
loe, l believe, has Joined your troop
What do you know Of him p
Every little. colonel, save that he
seems an excellent young off1cer-has
a record of conspicuous gallantry,
believe, or something of the sort. ]
should fancy Young's secret service
corps would be the proper place for
him--you know General Sheridan; is or.
ganizing such a body, and understand
he wants It to be composed OF soldiers
exclusively, If he can get them. The
valley. It would appear. is infested
Observation-Disclosures spies and irreg-