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pocket with a pleasant smile-"but
that's not seeing her. I wish this
war would hurry up and get finished. -
he went on. We'll, I guess we've got
man now that'H wear you fellows
| out"
'I reckon mott" said Grafton conf
out for three years. you know" :.
oh. yes. by fits and starts, said
Why, the night after the battle Of the
Wilderness you ought to have heard
out We were heading toward Richmond
and not going across the Rap"
He stopped suddenly. flushing furious
| ~. Grafton studiously refrained from
! incautious admission. He turned to
ArIadne with the most casual remark
| as If he had not noticed the slip, which
was confirmation of General Lees in
formation of the movement of the army.
30 well did Grafton play his part that
not noticed The incident, however,
| put an end TO the luncheon. With an
| uneasy feeling that he had fingered too
long in this pleasant place, the young
officer rose to his feet and assembled
his men. Ths horses of one of the
guerrillas was assigned to Grafton, whom
Harrington resolved not to lose sight
of for an instant Hat in hand ne
stepped forward to bid the young wom-
an goodby.
Take my advice, madam" he said,
as he thanked her for her kindness and
hospitality. don't stay here longer
than you can. There's going to De
fighting here and it's no place for wom-
ems
THANK you for your counsel" said
Ariadne graciously. which I shall try
to heed. shall probably go away to-
morrow"
To-day. madam. today said Har-
rmgton emphatically. THE army may
be along mean there's no time
for delay"
very well, sir; I can never thank
you enough for your timely arrival.
The house would have been burned and
we would have been certainly killed If
you had not appeared when you did"
And I wish to thank you also, 81 said
Grafton, although you have captured
"win you say good-byesto your wife.
Captain Grafton? We must be moving
Immediately"
secrecy now. The yard was full of SOL
diers in line. All that Grarton could do
would have to be done before the pub
lie. He stopper closer to her, and, al
though she put out her hand to stop
him-for Ariadne had prepared for the
contingency Of their meeting and had
made certain plans which, unfortunately
for her, she could not carry out under
these circumstances-he drew her to
him, kissed her passionately and whis-
pered. You won't fail?" He heard her
reply. Trust me-" and turned reso-
lUtely away.
There's your horse" said the Union
officer. II suppose you do not wish to
give your parole?"
Under no circumstances. sir"
Very well Sergeant, detail two men
TO ride on each side Of Captain Grafton,
fastening their horses to his own. Mad
hr-a 0rsd lnnl 70
He took or his hat.
Goodbye, Captain Harrington" said
Ariadne; may you soon see the girl in
the North. Goodbye. Philip"
Goodbye" said Grafton. Shall /
see you at the old house in Richmond"
IF can get there said his wife.
And II you can, sir. laughed Har-
rington. I'm sorry to take your hus-
hand away, but -" He Strengthened
up, cIapped his hat on his head
''Trot! March,
Ariadne stood on the porch watching
them go across the yard until they
struck the road. Would they turn %
greatly relieved when she saw the head
OF the column swing into the road AM
turn TO the south. Another time she
would have been filed with sorrow at
the sudden parting after that brief but
passionate meeting. but now she had
other objects in view. She must ride 10
save Lees army. to save the Confed-
eracy, to save the honor Of her hus-
be nd, who had periled all three to save
her. How splendid hr had been as he
dashed up! She had known him in
stantly he had stepped on the porch
and ne loved her! There was nothing
or earth she could not accomplish with
that profound assurance in her soul.
He loved her! He cared nothing for
that Northern woman. He had said
that he was proud Of her. that she was
tie, most beautiful woman his eyes ha
ever looked upon. Well. there would
b. time enough to dwell upon this later
The Instant the cavalry disappeared
down the road she turned TO Aza.
II want Bonnibel,'' she cried. "as
quick as you can get her. Ny revolver!
Load IL. Tie cloak on the saddle.
canteen. something to eat, flask of
whisky! Aunt Dessy. help me with my
rid ng things. Everything on earth-life
and love and honor, the Confederate
cause-all depend upon me now
"Gawd almighty" cried old Aza,
turning obediently, "is you gwine to
supDote 'em alp
You kin do hit. honey" said Aunt
Dessy, surveying her charge. you kin
do hit. You got beauty. an de strength
an de cUr'ge dat'll match agin de whole
er de Norf!'
Ten minutes later Ariadne. equipped
fov riding, came out on the porch where
AZa had the horse ready for her.
Stay In the house" she said TO the
faithful servants. "and protect II as
long as you can. i shall come back
u you, II / can. IL I do not, ! shall
60 on TO the old place In Richmond. If
the house is not destroyed by the Yam
KEGS. stay here until | come for you.
II IL is. try TO get to Richmond and the
old house. Do you understand"
"Yas, Miss 'Adny," said Aza.
"Gawd bless you. honey" cried Aunt
Dessy, lifting her arms and taking the
girl TO her breast Gawd bless m spar |
you fer Marse Phil Amt, glad he
cum back TO lub you?
Ar'adne swung herself into the saddle |
called TO Bonnibel and cantered up the
road upon her tremendous erraud