The evening world., 1915-02-17
Third United States Cavalry uni

form?"
"You viii. however. recognise me.
Lieutenant" Noreen said pleasantly.
and extended her hand. land. II YOU
will listen. ! think I can clear up the
mystery"
"Miss-Miss Harwood," he MUIR
belligsrsnt. his glance wondering
from her face to mine "CertxlniyL
We hoped to ind you here. It was to
rescue you We came-at least It was
that hope whtoh led me TO request
the sending of troops. and 70 accom-
pany them. This outr&ge has been
committed, I believe. by Cowan's
gang. and this man here.
IT'S my friend" she interrupted
quietly. Lieutenant Raymond. u
you win kindly order your men TO re-
tire. viii gladly explain his presence
In the house."
"You wish TO speak to me aloner
"Not necessarily: but certainly
are In commandr' t'
mo: Capt. Whitlock 10 below"
He ordered the soldiers out Of the
room and sent one of them for the
captain. Presently an officer stood In
the doorway, bowling, his mild blue
eyes surveying W nervously. He
sported q light beard, closely
trimmed. the top of his head scarcely
reaching to the lieutenant's shoulder.
Miss Noreen greeted him with q well
coming smile. and he stepped gallant-
Cd her hand.
80 pleased. 80 delighted. Miss
Harwood. to find you safe ana well.
We were. indeed, greatly worried at
the thought Of your being here alone" !"
he exclaimed. q slight lisp in his voice.
you have not suffered. trust7"
mot seriously. Capt. Whitlock; the
guerrillas were outwitted"-
AN! do not attempt to explain,
beg. We understand what you have
paused through. as we have captured
two Of the villains. You sent for me.
Lieutenant RaymondT'
Eyes. sir, / did," tho younger Of
hcer's expression exhibiting clearly
the contempt he felt for his superior.
II preferred that you decide what
pointing a finger at me. MISS Har-
wood vouches for him, but fail to
understand how he comes to be In
the uniform Of my regiment"
The captain fitted a pair Of glasses
to his eyes and surveyed me with
care.
"Why. bless me. 30 he is" no
circulated, "and you never saw him
before?"
mo, and there Is not another Third
U. d. Cavalry man west OF the Ale
ghaniss."
Tho girl laughed. and laid her hand
on Whitlock's arm.
II told Lieut.. Raymond that would
q uol In mil oh IA A..
bo amused. But i failed to under
stand then what It was which had 90
aroused his suspicion. 30 II II the
uniform my friend wsars7''
Raymond did not answer. but the
captain bowed respectfully.
"As to that I must assume all
responsibilitity.' she went ON quietly.
"as furnished It,"
"You!" there was . sarcastic sneer
In the lieutenant's surprised exclama-
tion. why should you have In your
possession . uniform OF the Third
Reguiars?"
II did not" she answered swsetly.
but looking at Whitlock. That uni
form belonged to my cousin. an Of
ficer of tho Third Kentucky"
Raymond uttered . smothered ex-
precision. stared an instant at her
sliShtly Averted face. and then. with
ono stride forward, swung me to tho
light.
$500 hero, Capt. Whitlock." he ex-
claimed Indignantly. II cannot con-
ceive what object Miss Harwood may
have in desiring to protect this man.
but this u not the uniform OF any
volunteer regiment"
do understand. Lieutenant, that
you dare question my word?" abe
asked proudly. her eyes gazing
straight into his. II am unaccus-
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