The Press., 1915-03-10

Miss Dudley will bear me out that I came upon her invitation"
 "For what purpose?" asked the citi. zen.
 '"That does not concern you. I did not come for military information
 "You need not remain here any long er," said Captain Wharton to the searching party. T will be responsi ble for this gentleman"
 This order. coming from an officer was enough for those to whom it was addressed and was obeyed. When the men were gone Wharton said:
 "Would that I could conscientiously let this matter drop here! My duty as a soldier and to my country com pels me to act. l must report your presence here. Captain Armitage, to our commander. If you are not here as spy you have nothing to fear. I deem it best for your interest that report the matter privately to General Washington. Give me your parole that you will remain here till you hear from me-"
 'It is given with thanks
 While this scene was being enacted Winifred, terror stricken for her lover, was crouching beside him. Wharton. with a bow to her, turned, and in an other moment they heard him mount and ride away.
 It was not long before an orderly rode up to the house and delivered an order for John Armitage and Winifred Dudley to proceed to headquarters. Winifred, having protected herself against the cold, with her lover de- scended the side of the hill on which Morristown is built, then ascended the slope that led to General Washington S headquarters. They were conducted into his private office in rear of the building The general rose to receive them. then closed the door. shutting out all but himself and them.
 'I understand. sir," he said to Armi- tage, "that you have admitted that you are captain in the British army. You are within our lines in citizens apparel. Will you inform me, sir, why I should not order court martial to try you on the charge of being spy?'
 q can only assure you, general, that I came here in reply to written request from Miss Dudley. When l received it I had no knowledge what was her motive ill asking me to come. '
 But you know now:"
 q do.''
 The general thought few moments then said. Ut is imperative that I hav2 an explanation for your being here otherwise I must treat you as spy"
 During this brief dialogue Winifred's g feelings were pent up and now burst forth.
 General she cried in agony, II an the spy There is another matter be tween me and Captain Armitage tha, conveying information to the British but this was not my real reason fol summoning him. I have been takins note of the troops gathered here an other matters pertaining to your army and sent for Captain Armitage to com, and carry the information to Genera Howe. But lest my letter should bt intercepted I told him that my father was trying to persuade me to marry |; rival-one of your officers. Captain Armitage had no knowledge whatever that had any other motive for sum morning him. I have forfeited my life Execute me for spy. No trial is need ed; here is the evidence" She handed General Washington tn. notes she had made and which she haf intended to send by Captain Armitag; | to General Howe. He scanned them then looked up at the couple in nluts | surprise. After deliberation he said: < Captain Armitage. you cannots bi I convicted on this the only evidence i have in your case. Had you beer caught with this information on yO; nothing could have saved you. Blu i this lady has been convicted by he1 own confession and must suffer th' penalty"
 "Oh, generalv' exclaimed Armitag' imploringly.
 "If Miss Dudley were man." pur sued the general, "it would be my dut. to order a court martial, which woult undoubtedly convict her. Since she i a woman l shall place her beyond Ou lines, where she can do no harm." But. general" cried Armitage what can she, a woman, do withou your lines?'
 "She can go with you" ~Her reputation"-
 "Need not suffer-"
 How SOP" h.. Orderly" cried the general, openin: the door. A soldier appeared. and thu | general directed him to go for chap lain. When that person appeared h. was directed to marry the couple. Aft CT the ceremony the general called fo an officer of his staff, to whom he said
 Put these two beyond our lines ant see that they do not get back here." | Scattered. 1 Dot ,;,,r