The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-06-04

in6' INC QUOT once again opened, and
Lieutenant Cation entered He ad-
vanced toward me with outstretched
hand, which | grasped warmly, for |
felt now much depended on his friend.
ship. and resolved to ask him some
questions which should solve my last
remaining doubts.
Captain Wayne" he began soberly.
looking about him, you are in even
worse stress here than / supposed,
but | shall see to 1t that you are
furnished with blankets before leave.
Sheridan Is hasty himself, and his
temper often leads him to rash
language. am sure he bears you no
malice for what you said But Bren.
nan has his ear, and has whispered
something to him In confidence
what, ] have been unable to ascertain
which has convinced him that you
are deserving OF death under martial
law"
Without trial?"
THE opportunity Of furnishing the
information desired viii! be again of.
fered you; but, as near as l can learn
the charge preferred against you Is Of
such private nature that 1t Is deemed
best not to make 1t matter for camp
talk. Whatever 1t may be, Sheridan
evidently feels justified in taking the
case out from the usual channels, and
IN using most drastic measures. l
am sorry to bring you such news,
especially as / believe the charges
are largely concocted In the brain of
him who makes them, and have but
tbe thinnest circumstantial evidence
TO sustain them. Yet Sheridan is
thoroughly convinced. and will brook
no interference. The discussion of the
case has already led to his using ex-
tremely harsh words to his chief of
staff"
II am to be shot, then?"
His hand closed warmly over mine
While there Is life there Is always
hope" he answered. Surely it must
be In your power to prove the nature
OF your mission within our lines, and
the delay thus gained will enable US
to learn and meet these more serious
allegations.
IF / but had time to communicate
with General Lee"
But now-is there no one. no way
by which such representation can be
given this very day? If not full proof
OF your innocence, then sufficient, at
least, to cause the necessary delay?"
| shook my head. II know OF moth.
Ing other than my own unsupported
word" l answered shortly, "and that
Is evidently Of no value as against
Major Brennans secret insinuations.
When Is the hour set?"
Il am not positive that final de-
cision has yet been reached, but
heard daybreak tomorrow mentioned.
The probability of an early movement
OF our troops Is the excuse urged for
e""h unseemly haste"
remained silent for a moment.
&C. scious only Of his kindly eyes read
my face.
Mrs. Brennan" / asked finally, re-
G. ring to the one thought In which I
retained deep interest,-"does she still
remain In the camp?"
She was with the Major at head
quarters this morning believe they
breakfasted with the General, but
was on duty SO late last night that
l oversight, and thus missed the pleas
ure OF meeting her again"
We talked for some time longer,
and he continued to urge me for
some further word, but / could give
him none, and finally the kindly fellow
departed, promising to see me again
within few hours. Greatly as l now
valued his friendship, it was, never
theless, q relief to be alone with my
thoughts once more.