The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-20

nrenT TOT tie reel. and grip Tor The
hands In climbing-no easy Job. OF
course. but not impossible for one
reckless enough TO make the attempt.
But how could nope TO pry loose
that protecting sheet OF iron2 Where
could | discover tool 20 give me the
necessary leverage to dislodge those
bolts? Could one OF those supports
be unscrewed or twisted offg II so,
II might prove strong enough for the
purpose. stepped hastily across. and
tested two OF them with my hands. BUT
found both these firm and immoyable.
dare not exercise much force In fear
the noise might be overheard, and
besides IL was time the jailer brought
me in some food. So | went back "a
my seat on the box. and waited. my
eyes on the iron, and my mind eagerly
working on some plan which seemed
feasible had half dozen keys In
my pocket. and broken cartridge
shell In my belt--nothing else avail
able. The searchers had stripped me
clean. A careful survey OF the floor
revealed only twisted nail. but there
was something caught in the iron bars
/ OF the window; from where ! sat II
looked like the half OF q broken horse
shoe. got up TO see. but quickly sat
/ down again--there was someone at
the door.
II opened, and a soldier stood aside
while two men entered One was Fox,
the other a heavy-sct, gray mustached
officer, in the uniform OF colonel OF
infantry. The captain greeted me
gravely, and extended his hand.
IL would far rather meet you as
did before" he said. but war gives
us no choice"
Il took my chances and have no
complaint" l answered heartily. for l
liked the man. Il presume there Is
no doubt as to my fate?"
81 fear not, but the matter IL not In
my hands, for which | am grateful.
This is Colonel Pickney, In com
mand."
I bowed, and our eyes met. The face
confronting me was strong and reso-
Lutte, It's expression that of regret.
"A very young man, Captain Fox.
, he said to his companion. which fact
: kdds 70 th9 unpleasantfess bf Such
duty. Your name is wyattf"
Yes, sir"
you claim connection with the Con
federate service-an officer?'
"A sergeant of artillery. sir"
He cleared his throat impressively
You have the appearance OF ar
I, intelligent man. Sergeant Wyatt, and
: must realize the seriousness OF your
position. am sure l need not dwell
upon the fate which befalls a SPY
when captured by the enemy. In
ysur case there seems to be no de
: tense possible--you wear Federal uni
form; were within our lines, and pa
pers have been found on you OF {
!. most discriminating character. II II
: my understanding you make no de
a NAL"
= None. whatever. sir; It would b,
useless"
There is always a way In whicl
mercy can be extended" he went OF
= earnestly. Doubtless you possess in
formation which would be OF the Ut
most value TO us. | shall gladly u.s.
my influence on your behalf IL tn
!. circumstances warrant"
. glanced aside at Fox, and caugh
= the look OF appeal in his face; theI
: back into the expectant eyes OF tn
!. colonel.
"You have authority TO make m
y this proposition" | asked quietly.
y II am in command OF this camp. AM
e pledge you my influence with Genera
Ramsay"
= stood motionless moment, en-
y deavoring to straighten the matter on
y in my mind. When spoke II was a
: briefly as possible.
y 81 can only thank you, Colone
= PIckney, and respectfully decline.
: Will not answer your questions, sir.
- Fox grIpped my arm, and as
glanced at him, | was surprised I
- see mist OF tears in his eyes.
: Wyatt" he exclaimed, making n
:. pretense at calmness, do not be hast
i, I'm your decision. / would not counst
- you 10 any act OF dishonor, but surel
"A some compromise Is possible. nc
!, only ask you TO consider the situatio
- from your own standpoint. but ais
"a from ours. accompanied Colon'
Pickney in the hope | might hay
=, some influence" He hesltated an II
10 slant, az though doubtful OF his word
: Perhaps should say, my boy. tina
another urged me to come
I Another" -
"Yes--a lady"
/ My head swan, my heart beatin
like a triphammer
Il "Do-do you mean. Captain Fo
that she actually asked you TO urs
me 70 save myself by such an act'
1 mo, Wyatt; not that She reQues
ed me 10 accompany Colonel Pickne