The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-07-18

all. And that's the way It stands
I reckon can stay as long as he can.
She stepped to a nearby chair and sat
down. II haven't very much to do
and probably he has"
But, Miss Milford" began Foray.
There isn't any good talking any
, longer. II you have got any tele-
graphing to do you had better do It.
won't disturb you. But don't you
give II TO him"
Foray stared at her helplessly
What might have resulted 1t is i'm.
possible to say. for there entered at
that opportune moment Mr.. Arrels.
ford himself, relieving Mr.. Foray of
the further conduct OF the intricate
case. His glance took in all the oc-
cupants OF the room. II was to his
own messenger that he first ad.
dressed himself.
"Eddinger!"
"Yes. Mr.. Arrelsford."
Didn't you get here in timer"
"Yes, sir"
"Then why"
81 beg your pardon" said Foray,
"are you Mr.. Arrelsford Of the secret
service department."
"Yes. Are you holding back a dis
patch?"
YES, sir"
why didn't Eddinger bring It to
me?"
well, you see" began Foray, hes
itating, Miss Milford"
Arrelsford instantly comprehended
"Eddinger," he said.
"Yes, sir"
Report back to Corporal Matson
and tell him to send surgeon to the
prisoner who was wounded at Gen,
eral Varneys house, If he isn't dead
by this time. Now let me see that
dispatch" he continued, as the or
derly saluted and ran rapidly from
! the room.
But again Miss Milford interposed
She stepped quickly between Arrels
ford and Foray, both Of whom fell
back from her.
81 expect" she said impudently
that you think you are going to gel
my telegram and read it?"
81 certainly intend to do So" was
the curt answer.
well, there's great disappOint
ment looming up in front of you," re
turned Caroline defiantly.
SOL" said Arrelsford, with grow
ing suspicion. you have been tryins
to send out something that you dom
want US to see."
What If l have, sir?"
Just this" said Arrelsford deter
minedly. You won't send 1t out ant
l will see 1t. This Is a case"
This is a case where nobody is
going to read my private writing,
persisted Caroline.
The young girl confronted him with
blazing eyes and a mien like a small
fury. Arrelsford looked at her with
iIl-concealed yet somewhat vexatious
amusement.
Lieutenant Foray, you have an or
der to give me that dispatch. Bring
it to me at once" he said.
Although 1t was quite evident that
Foray greatly disliked the role he was
compelled to play, his orders were
plain, and he had no option. He
stepped slowly toward the secret serv'
Ice agent, only to be confronted by
old Martha, who again interrupted.
Dat Leftenant kin stay jes whah
he is" said the old negress defiantly.
A struggle with her would have
been an unseemly spectacle indeed,
thought both men.
rs that Miss Mitford's dispatch you
have in your hand?" asked Arrels-
ford.
"Yes, SIR"
Since you can't hand It to me,
read it."
Caroline turned to him with gasp
Of horror. Martha gave way, and Fo-
ray stood surprised.
Read 1t out! Don't you hear me?''
repeated Arrelsford peremptorily.
Don't dare to do such a thing,
cried Caroline, you have no right
to read private telegram"
mo. sub! He amt got no business
to read her lettahs, none whatsom-
ebah!" urged Martha.
"Silence!" roared Arrelsford, his
patience at an end. 'If either of you