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interrupted. from something men
toned at Lees headquarters.
You! oh, | wish you could, FOL
their relationship has mystifed me
mas made me afraid something might
be wrong with-with Eric"
Il think not, dear; say rather with
Grant"
III that be so, then II may prove
the key to all the mystery. What
made their intimacy so difficult to I'm.
derstand was that knew the cap.
tain's dislike of Eric had In no way dt.
minished. He spoke of him as saw.
agely as ever"
Perhaps he played a part-his ul.
innate purpose revenge"
1T might be that-yes, II might be
that, and-and the contamination of
that revenge may ccoun for all which
has occurred. But l must go on with
what | had to tell"
had forgotten the passage of time.
the men riding steadily In advance,
constantly increasing their distance,
even the possible importance of the
dispatch within my jacket pocket. The
evident distress of the girl riding be-
side me, whose tale. | felt sure, would
fully Justify her strange masquerade
In male garments, her risk of life and
exposure to disgrace in midst of
lighting armies, held me neglectful OF
all else. l realized that, whatever the
cause, | had unconsciously become a
part of its development, and that l
was destined now to be ever more
deeply involved. Whatever the mys-
terry. | must solve it for her sake. My
hand again sought hers, holding II In
firm clasp. There was a sound of
hoofs on the dusty road behind us.
1T Is Peter" she whispered. What
can have happened"
The rider barely paused, turning his
horses head even as he spoke hastily.
Captain Grant is with the ambu-
lance, Mistress Claire" he reported.
"IIe came up alone about FIVE min
utes ago."
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sacrifice herself. She was Of a naturc
to do this. as was already ~abulidantly
proved by hsr assumption OF male
attire to save Eric's reputation. MY
own responsibility doomed large as
reached this conclusion, and remem'
bered her appeal for nelp. She. also,
must suspect the truth, and had turned
to me as the only one capable OF un-
raveling the mystery. She trusted me,
loved me, / now believed-and, under
God, / would prove worthy OF her faith.
Riding ahead, boot to boot with
Conroy, / thought out a plan for &C
ton, and finally, in the gray OF the
morning, told him enough of the story
to arouse his interest. Just before
sunrise We passed Elmhurst, the great
white mansion appearing silent and
deserted. There was no hating, al
though we turned in the saddle to
look, and my eyes swept over the
troopers trotting behind US.
Regulars" / asked, nodding back
my shoulder.
Not a man but has seen two years
service" he replied proudly. Ham
ilton knows the troop, and he picked
us out"
81 may need them for a bit OF des-
work"
They'll do 1t, sir, never fear"
Good, sergeant; well ride hard,
and trust to getting fresh horses in
Philadelphia. I'll tell Arnold the story
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true confidence In you would enable
me TO speak with such frankness. II
know OF no one else in whom / could
confide, and-and the time has come
when ! must have help-the help OF a
friend. ! should have explained to
my father-indeed intended to do so
but now he is helpless to aid me.
There is no n else ! feel able TO
trust. I--I-you were in my thought
tonight: II am not sure l did r1t
even pray for your coming, and-and
then God sent you"
My hand sought hers. and held 1t
against my horses name.
Tell 1t In your own way, DEAR" /
whispered.
She flashed one glance into my face,
leaving her hand in mine, while our
horses took a dozen strides.
1T will not take long," she began,
In so low a voice. that I leaned for
ward to listen, "and you already know
many of the characters and can Judge
motives. | have been strangely
situated since the commencement of
this war, only, surely ours Is not the
only family divided in its loyalty. MY
rather was a Kings officer, and felt IL
his duty to serve the crown. While
he has said little, yet | know that
down In his heart his sympathies have
with the Colonies. Those of my
brother openly from the start,
and my father has never attempted to
with his actions. They talk
ed 1t all over together, and Eric chose
IDS own course. Only Alfred Grant
made trouble. presuming on what he
our engagement, and endeavor-
ed to force my brother to join the
Kings troops. The two quarreled bit
teriy, and Eric, a ~hot-headed boy.
him. Grant has never forgiven
blow. nor Eric's influence over
me. To the latter he attributes my
iislike-yet this was not true; 1t was
because as / grew older I realized the
character of the man"
She paused a moment, gathering the
breads of thought more closely. |
lid not speak, prefsrring she should
ell the story in her own way.
The two did not meet after that
or many months. The Queens
Rangers. In which regiment my ia
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Tact; Son Gets Down to lacks.


Henry, age five. had two younger
brothers. Henry's father had just
moved, and was busy laying the kitch-
en- linoleum. In order to facilitate the
work he gave Henry the task of fur
nishing him with lacks. The little
fellow worked faithfully for half an
hour. Suddenly, however, he turned
to his father and said:
Papa, you like me best, don't your
"Oh, l like all my boys said the
father.
But don't you like me a little bit
better than the others?" queried
Henry.
Il like all my boys equally WELL"
answered the father.
We'll, papa" said the lad, after a
moment OF reflection, what's the use
o. my handing you these tacks them"
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Not on the Man.

Joan was a most conscientious pupil.
eight years old. During one of the
school study periods the teacher no
ticed her searching a large atlas in
tently with a most puzzled expression.
After a few minutes she asked the
child what she was looking for.
oh" said the anxious student.
Miss Kane said we were to find all
the places spoken Of in the history
lesson on the map, and It says that
Columbus was at the Point OF Starva,
hon,' and / can't find 1t anywheres!"
Companion.
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there was no sharpness in the voice.
Captain Grant. Peter? What can
the man wan here?"
He claimed to he hunting desert
e-s." returned Swanson, as calmly de-
iberate OF speech as ever. But that
was false. He knew we were on the
road. and asked for you"
For me? And you told him"
Merely that you rode ahead to see
that the road was clear. Then I ieft
at once, fearing he might josu o
she sat a moment IN s~ilence. her
head bowed; then looked across into
my face
This arrival must end our confer.
ence. Major she said soberly. ~Cap-
tain Grant must mot know that you are
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When we arrive there have your men
get all the sleep they can. I'll attend
to rations and ammunition. You are
simply to have the men rested and
ready. Cannot we make better time?
The horses seem in good condition"
We passed swiftly over the level
country, meeting a few stragglers, but
paying them small attention. BY two
o'clock we were On the banks of the
Delaware, and a half-hour later. I
swung down stiffly from the saddle Ia
front OF Arnold's headquarters IN
High street.
He was an officer l never greatly
liked, with his swapping yes and ar
rogant manner, but he was courteous
enough on this occasion, questioning
me after reading the dispatch. and Of
fering me a glass Of wine.
you look tired, major, and must
rest before you start back. / shall
have my report ready by shutdown"
General Arnold" l said, standing
respectfully hat in hand, 81 have a ia
vor to ask-that you will send your
report by some other messenge and
give me a detail for special service"
He looked up in surprise.
Special service, sir! But you are
not assigned to my command
THAT is true, general" l insisted,
but the conditions warrant the un-
usual application"
What service is contemplated"
AN attempt to kill or capture Red
Fagin. and release a scout whom I
believe he holds prisoner"
You hope to accomplish all this
alone?"
with the assistance Of the sergeant
and ten dragons who came here with
me. They are in camp now on the
Jersey shore"
He walked eros the room, stared
out of the window, and then again
faced me.
by Cad, sir. this is a most extraor-
binary request. Damme, I'd like to
get hold OF Fagin all right, but l need
to know more of your plan. and the
reason you have for asking such a
detail. 1t looks ~foolhardy to my
mind"
went yer the situation carefully,
watching the effect of my words in
the mans face. He sat at the table
now, leaning forward eagerly. Ar
mold had the reputation Of a gallant,
and my first reference to a young lady
aroused him.
THE name. please-you mentioned
10 name"
claire Mortimer, SIR"
"Ah! All! / remember her well.
Danced with her myself. Now go on.
sir; / can appreciate the tale better
for my recollection Of the fair hero
ine."
was not long at 1t. although he
interrupted me occasionally by shrewd
questioning. AS I concluded he kept
silent a moment, looking at me from
under his heavy brows.
1T looks like rather a blind trail
to me, major" he said kindly, 'but
I'm no spoil-sport In such an affair.
You might have the luck to stumble
onto your party. and I'd take the
chance myself If ! were In your shoes.
You wish to start at sunsetf"
Yes, sir"
you need horses. rations and pistol
ammunition for twelve men?"
Yes. sir"
Very well. major. the quartermas-
ter viii attend these details. 60 and
lie down. Washington may not ap-
prove, but I'll take the responsibility"
He extended his hand ACROSS the
table. and ] felt the frm clasp OF hts
hand.
ro Bn CONTINUED, |
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CHAPTER xxvIL.-(contluued.)

EH NNvU.-(ContinueuD
Major Lawrence he began. and !
noticed the face was not turned to-
ward me. Il am sure you are not de
lceived. although you act the part
WELL
Il hardly understand"
"Oh, but / am sure you do. I'll
could not permit you TO go away de-
apising me-
"But. my boy, this is a mystery"
do you mea TO insist you do not
x~now-have not recognized mel"
.I-what can you meanf'
Merely that | am Claire Mortimer"
and lifting the hat, the young ON
eel was revealed in the dim light az
my lady. Surely you knewf"
But ] did not" | insisted, earnest
~. recovering from my surprise. and
leaning forward to look into her face.
why should IL General Washington
cold me II was Eric who came for his
father. Why should l suspect in this
darkness 2,
I'll represented myself as Eric"
abe stammered.
And was IL you also who rode into
lines yesterday, telling of Clin-
toms whereabouts?"
Yes" hesitatingly. her eyes lifting
20 my face.
But you must listen to me, Major
Lawrence: you must learn why I did
20 unwomanly an act"
First answer one question"
Gladly"
Els there an Eric Mortimer"
There Is" she answered frankly;
my brother. II was for bis sake
aid ali this" .
A moment / sat In my saddle ST
GENTLY. our horses walking side by side
through the night. while l endeavored
TO grasp the meaning of her confess
sion. l knew that she was riding bare
headed. her face turned away
60 on | said at last, tell me the
whole story"
Il will" firmly. her head uplifted. Il
was tempted to do 20 at Elmhurnt.
but something seemed to seal my lips.
There is now no longer any excuse for
silence. Ill wish you to know. and.
then. perhaps. you may feel more
kindly disposed toward me-"
Your father Ii aware
NO. not even father. He IL scarce
" conscious OF what Is going on about
him. Peter knows, and Tonepah."
with . wave Of her hand into the dark
ahadow&
s-rh. - I'm vo,, ~.
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SYNOPSIS.

-
Major Lawrence. son OF Judge Law
gence or Virginia. whose wife was a Lee.
n sent on a periious mission by Gen.
WASHINGTON. just after the winter at Val
key torge. Disguised In a British uni
form lawrence arrives within the enemy's
unes- The Major attends a great fete
end saves the Lady OF the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
90 q brilliant All. Trouble Is started
over a waltz, and Lawrence Is urged by
MS partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
on the Blended Rose). to make his escape.
Lawrence is detected as a spy by Captain
Grant OF the British Army who agrees
70 a duel. The duel In stopped by Grants
hrienos n the . makes a dash for
row escape. The Major arrives at the
Fhop OF q blacksmith. who is friendly. and
knows the Lady Of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop In vain for the spy. Law
renee Joins the minute men. Grant and
pls train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence IL made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men. who lock him in a
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
10 attempt TO escape as some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery ia the combination OF cir
~Sumatances. Lawrence again meets the
Lady OF the Blended Rose, who informs
him that he Is In her house: and that she
was IN command OF the party that cap
turcd him. The captive Is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search OF the premises.
Efnds the place deserted. Evidence OF a
bzttle and a dead man across the thres-
hold. Col. Mortimer, father OF the Lady
OF the Blended Rose. finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant Insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer APP
pears, explains the mystery and Law
renee is held a prisoner OF war. Law
renee escapes through plans arrange by
the Lady ana sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer. Grant Is knocked out by Law
renee. who comes TO Miss Mortimer's re-
80 AA4 eEAaa AZ AlA .I 49, Il
base viilany revealed. Lawrence
returns TO Valley Forge, where learns
more OF Grants perfidy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace OF Eric Mortimer. The battle OF
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
on an important mission.
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Montana Woman's Case.

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CHAPTER xviii.

Before General Arnold.
] felt her hand withdrawn quickly,
and the swift intake of her breath. yet
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a Florida mother, living by the
banks of the historic Suwanee, had
the other day one of the most heart
breaking and brain Grazing experiences
that could fall to the lot of any wom-
an On the Lafayette shore Of the
Suwanee. some twenty miles from
Bronson, lives family by the name of
Raulerson. Mrs. Raulerson, at home
with her three little children, sent the
eldest, little boy, on an errand to a
neighbor. Before the child had gone
very far his screams attracted the
mother who. busy with her baby, sent
a younger child to ascertain the trou-
Bile Presently the screams of the sec
ond child attracted the mother, who
put her baby on the floor and ran to
their assistance.
AS she approached she saw mon
ster rattlesnake sinking its fangs into
the smaller child, while the little boy,
previously bitten, lay dying on the
ground Mrs. Raulerson gathered the
children in her arms and started for
home, where both died within few
minutes In the meantime, the baby,
left at home alone, had fallen into
tub Of water and was drowned.
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BAD ACCIDENT TO A NEwsBoY

J. A. Hodge, a newsboy on the Sea-
board, was badly hurt yesterday at
oxford. Hodge was on the southbound
train which leaves Ocala at 1:22 p. M,
and meets the northbound train at OK
ford. When the train stopped, Hodge
jumped off to sell papers, and when it
started he tried to swing again in
the fashion familiar to railroad men.
He caught at a railing as the train
moved by and sprang for the step, but
missed his hold and fell, his right foot
going under the car just far enough
for a wheel to strike it and cut all the
flesh off the side without crushing the
bone.
The wounded boy was at once picked
up and his injury attended to as well
as possible. He was placed on the
northbound train and brougbt-tt1S1114 Sea rr1 n,
y - eaSS41lrpan surgeon took him
to the hospital and dressed his wound.
He is doing very well today, tho he is
in considerable pain. Hodge is young
man about %. He is from the north
and has no relatives in Florida.
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In their picturesque costumes of
Holland, with their wooden shoes
pounding the pavement, Lieut.. Herbert
Nordwan and his sister. Wilhelmina,
who are tramping around the world,
attracted much good humored com
ment on the streets today.
Lieutenant NordwaIl and his sister
are walking around the world in their
wooden shoes, wearing the striking
costumes of their native land. They
walked from New York by way of
Philadelphia to Atlanta and Savannah.
From Savannah they came by boat to
Jacksonville and then by rail to Tam
pa. They propose to go from Ocala to
Pensacola and on through the country
to Los Angeles, Cal
Nordwall, according to his story,
was formerly an army officer in Hol-
land, but left the army in order to
tramp the world with his sister. They
tramped through Europe southwark
into Turkey, and were next heard from
in China The officer has achieved the
title of the Flying Dutchman."
The couple make their expenses by
selling postcards and photographs of
themselves. and by lectures on their
travels. The officer is said to be an ex
pert swordsman, and occasionally tar
ries long enough in town to give
fencing lessons.
Nordwan is dressed in a costume of
brown Turkish looking trousers. bright
red shirt and heavy wooden shoes. His
sister is dressed in the picturesque cos
tune of the Dutch woman, with girdle
and short skirts. Both are bright in
tellectually, and talk entertainingly of
their travel and amusing experiences.
They will be here over Sunday and
will lecture a. the Temple Monday
night.
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NOTICE no CoRREspoNDENTs

The Star respectfully requests its
valued correspondents o send in their
letters on Monday or as soon after as
possible There is always a crowd of
advertising on the last section of the
weekly paper that sometimes causes
these letters to be left out. They can
round up the regular news of their
ghborhoods by Monday, and If any
specially important event occurs after
that they can report it by a special
letter or card. In case of a murder or
other sensational event, they should
use the telephone or telegraph as soon
as they hear OF it.
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Methodist
Rev. ]. B. Ley, Pastor.

Rev. J. B. Ley, Pastor.
Two unusually interesting services
At II a. m. Mr.. Ley will speak on 1.-THE
Influence and Value of the Sunday
School as a Factor in the Development
of Child and Church Life" He will
give an object lesson on the years
method of interesting young and old
in regular attendance, good lessons,
care of the lesson quarterly and the Of
ferings. The whole school will at
tend the International Sunday School
Convention in Switzerland, and are on
their way across the Atlantic now.
Come and see their sailing record.
At night the subject will be, 'FWhy
Saloon Keepers Are as a Rule Total
Abstainers" A cordial invitation is
extended to the friends. owners and
patrons of OcaIa's saloons. The ad-
dress, while it will treat all classes
with the utmost courtesy and consid-
Grafton, will present this vexed ques-
ton from a new view point, and will
provoke serious and helpful reflection.
Popular hymns, good music and a
friendly handshake for ALL
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NOTICE TO VETERANS

Col. H. w. Long desires the Star to
say to the veterans of Marion Camp,
No. 56, that General A. D. Williams
will meet with the camp next Tues
day morning, at 10 o'clock, Feb. Ash,
and will be glad to have full attend
ance of the members of the camp. The
general will also be pleased to meet
the president of Dickson Chapter, L.
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chapter as can meet with the veterans.
He has some very important commun-
ications to submit to them.
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~ United States Senate is wasting
a lot of its valuable time in trying to
amend an amendment to the constitu-
ton, the amendment proposing a six
year term for each president and re-
stricting each president to a single
term. Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia
wanted the term shortened to four
years, and Bristow of Kansas tried to
tack on an amendment for a recall. All
the amendments to the amendment
have been voted down, and the amend
ment itself is yet in debate. Some of
the little amendments were aimed at
Teddy Roosevelt and some seemed to
be aimed at Wilson. The Star doesn't
see any use in making a change. If a
man makes good president, he should
have a second term; if he makes a
bad one. its up TO the people to turn
him down. II there is any change, it
should be to a six-year term with no
reelection.