The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-08-01

ton. The evil look in his eyes and
the malicious sneer on his lips we'll
seconded the expression OF triumph in
his face He had the man he hated
where he wanted him. It was a splen.
did piece Of work that he had per.
formed, and in the performance he
sated his private vengeance and car
ried out his public duty.
On his part, Thorne was absolutely
helpless. There was that in the bear
ing Of the woman he loved that pre-
vented him from approaching her. He
shot a mute look of appeal to her,
which she received with marble face.
apparently absolutely Indifferent to
his presence, yet she was suffering
scarcely less than he. In her anguish
she turned desperately to Arrelsford.
Il am not going to stay" she said
decisively, Il don't wish to be a wit.
ness"
Whatever your feelings may be.
Miss Yarney." persisted Arrelsford. 81
can't permit you to refuse"
IF you won't take me downstairs
will find the way myself" returned
the girl as If she had not heard
She turned resolutely toward the
door. Before she reached II the heavy
tramping Of the guard was heard.
Too late" said Arrelsford trium.
phantly, you can't go now, the guard
is here"
Edith could hear the approaching
soldiers as well as anybody. The way
was barred, she realized instantly.
Well, If she could not escape, at least
she could get out of sight She
turned and opened the nearest window
and stepped out Arrelsford knew that
she could not go far, and that he could
produce her whenever he wanted her.
He made no objection to her depart
ure that way, therefore. Instead he
looked at Thorne.
Il have you just where want you
at last" he said mockingly, as the
trampling feet came nearer you
thought you were mighty smart, but
you will find that l can match your
trick every time."
Outside in the hall the men came
to a sudden halt before the door. One
of them knocked loudly upon It.
What's the matter here?" cried the
sergeant of the guard without.
The handle was tried and the door
was showed violently, but the brass
bolt held.
Let us in!" he cried angrily
Quick as q flash of lightning an idea |
came to Thorne
Sergeant" he shouted in a power
full voice. Sergeant of the guard!"
"Sir!"
Break down the door! Break it
down with your musket butts!"
AS the butts of the muskets pound
ed against the heavy mahogany pan
els Arrelsford cried out in great sur.
prise;
What did you say?"
In his astonishment he did not mo-
tice a swift movement Thorne made
toward the door.
You want them in, don't you?" the
soldier said, as he approached the
door, 'It is locked and"
But Arrelsford recovered himself a
little and again presented his re-
yolver
Stand where you are" he cried.
1ut Thorne by this time had reached
he door.
Smash 1t down, sergeant" he cried.
What are you waiting for? Batter
t down."
The next moment the door gave way
With a crash, and into the room poured
he guard. The grizzled old sergeant
lad scarcely stepped inside the room
when Thorne shouted in tones of the
iercest authority, pointing at Arrels-
ord:
ARREST that mani"
Before the dazed secret service
gent could say word or press the
rigger the soldiers were upon him.
HE got in here with revolver"
ontinued Thorne more quietly, "and
) playing hell with it. Hold him
ast!"
CTO BE CONTINUED)