Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-03-06

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We'll. 1t Is just as we'll" said Ar
relsford. Don't mention having seen
me to anybody under any pretext and
stay here. You might be needed. On
second thoughts. Foray, let any mes
/ senger come In"
With that Mr.. Arrel5iord stepped
out onto the balcony through the win
dow, which he closed after him, and
he and Edith disappeared from view.
Messenger" said Foray, "step
down the hall and tell tho private
there that by Mr.. Arrelsford's orders
messengers are allowed to come up
as they report.
The room which had been the scene
OF these various colloquies became
silent save for the continuous click
ing of the telegraph keys. Presently
two messengers came back and took
their positions as before.
Hard on their heels entered Captain
Thorne. He was in uniform. OF
course, and paper was tucked in
his belt. He walked rapidly down the
room. acknowledged the sautes OF
the messengers, and stopped befor.
the table. His quick scrutiny OF the
room as he advanced had shown him
that there was no one present except
the messengers and Lieutenant Foray.
Foray glanced up, nodded, finished
taking the dispatch which was on the
wires at the time, wrote it out, put it
In his envelope, and then rose to his
roet and saluted
.nIJ
Lieutenant Foray." replied Thorne,
taking the order from his belt and
handing It to the operator.
"Order from the department."
asked Foray.
II believe So" answered Thorne
briefly.
Lieutenant Foray opened It and
read It.
They want me- to take a cipher
dispatch over to the presidents
house," he said as he finished.
Yes" said Thorne. moving to the
vacant place at the table. He pulled
the chair back a little, tossed his hat
on the other table, and otherwise
made himself at home
Il am ordered to stay here until
! you get back" he began casually.
, showing the paper aside and stretch
ing his hand toward the key.
That's an odd thing, captain" be-
gan Lieutenant Foray obviously. 81
understood that the president was
meeting with the cabinet In fact,
! Lieutenant Allison went over there
, to take some code work a moment
ago. He must have gone home
reckon"
Looks like it," said Thorne quiet
! IT, If he is not at home you had
!, better wait.
Yes" said Foray moving away
=, II suppose ! had better wait for him
a You will have to look out for Allison's
wire, though, on the other table. He
was called over to the department.
=, - ooh, Allison," said Thorne care.
= lessly. BE gone long, do you Think
he continued az he seated himself at
, the table and began to arrange the
+ papers.
Z Well you know how 1t Is. They
r. generally whip around quite while
before they make up their minds what
they want to do. | don't suppose they
d will trouble you much. It's as quiet as
q church down the river. Good night
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