The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-13

struggle my allegiance TO the cause OF
the South was no serious barrier be-
tween us: even the fact that I was
masQuerading there In stolen uni
form and under an assumed name. had
not greatly changed her trust In an old
playmate. MY heart beat faster to this
knowledge. yet, In some way, although
rejoiced, the recognition brought
with II a strange embarrassment.
1t sounds as though the storm was
harder than ever" she said. Where
shall we go?"
MY choice would be 10 hide In one
OF these rooms. for the present, ut
least. We could scarcely hope to get
the horse out OF the stable unseen,
and. even II we did. We would be like
ly to ride into some OF the gang"
But they will return to the house"
Before they leaye--yes; but 1t is
hardly probable they will search up
here again. Anse will be In ill.humor
enough when he decides we have real.
ly escaped, but will never imagine that
our hiding place Is In the house. They
will give up by daylight. and then the
way will be clear"
And where will you GOT"
Why" in surprise. II. could not
leave you alone until placed you In
the care OF friends"
"At Lewisburg, you mean7"
IF that is where you wish to CO."
Her eyes met mine frankly. but with
an expression In their depths failed to
fathom.
''Not wearing that uniform" she
said quietly, "or under the name OF
Lieutenant Raymond. DO not mIsun-
derstand. There Is friendship between
us--personal friendship. the memory
OF the past. knowledge OF the init.
macy between your father and mine.
More, am grateful to you for the
service you have been to me this
night; nor do hold II against you that
you risk your life In the cause for
which you fight. But am Union, Tom
Wyatt. and cannot help you In your
work, nor protect you. when day
light comes am going to say good-by
and forget that have even seen
you"
But" I protested, why could We
not part. II We must Mt Lewisburx.
after know you are safe? 7"
There are Federal troops at Lewis
burg. They know me. and their com
mander is aware OF my acquaintance
with the ofiicer whose name you have
assumed"
yet, In q measure. at least, you
trust met l want you to consider me
a personal friend"
why do" her eyes opening widely.
1T Is for your own protection refuse
your escort to Lcwisburg. am a
traitor to my flag not TO take you
there, and surrender you prisoner.
Tiff | did not care / would. Harkl
That was shotl"
Eyes. and another; they sound TO
the west OF the house."
In the orchard, beyond the stable.
Can there really be someone hiding
there?"
"They are certainly firing at some
thing--there speaks another rife
farther south. Those fellows will be
back presently. and we must be out OF
their way. What room Is that beyond
the chimney"
1T was used by the housekeeper.
DO you know where Parson Nichols
was left?"
In the room at the head OF the
stairs; why yes, your room. Could they
have killed the mani"
I pushed open the door, which stood
slightly ajar. and looked In. Nichols
had partially lifted himself by cling
ing 70 the bed. and his eyes met mine.
The marks OF the savage blow with
which Cowan had noored him, were
plainly evident, and the man appeared
weak and dazed. Yet he instantly rec
ognized me, and crouched back in ter
TOR. stepped into the room. and
grlpped his collar.
Stand on your feet. mani oh, YES,
you can; you're little groggy yet. no
doubt, but with strength enough for
that. Come: I'll hold you. Now. out
into the hall Miss Harwood. may
trouble you 10 open that door--yes,
the housekeeper's room; Wen hide
ourselves In there. by Joye, that
sounds like regular yolleyl"
pushed the man forward. and lung
him down on the bed, still retaining
my grip on his collar.
mot move, or sound, Nicholsl
Attempt TO betray us. and your life
is not worth the snap OF q Anger. Miss
Harwood close the door, and lock it,
The same instant q vivid fash Of red
III up the whole interior. the light slar
ing In through the unshaded windows
and rejecting from the walls. Nichols
started up with little cry Of terror
but forced him back.
1T Is not the house." ! said sternly
They must have fired the stable
Keep down out ofHIght. Miss Noreen