The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-02-12


the killing-it would not stop. she
knew. No. the Browns would not
yield until they were decimated.
I'VE have the numbers TO spare.
Numbers shall press home-home to
terms in their capital." Westerling's
voice grew husky as he proceeded.
harsh rs orders TO soldiers who hesi-
that"-the tone changed from harsh
ness To desire, which was still the do
sire OF possession-"the fruits OF
peace, n triumph that want you to
sharel" He was drawing her toward
him with an impulse OF the force OF
this desire. when she broke free with
an abrupt, struggling pull.
mot that! Not that! Your work
is not yet donel" she cried.
He made move as IL 10 persist.
then he fell back with a gesture Of
understanding.
Right Hold me 10 III" he ex-
claimed resolutely. Hold me TO the
bargain So woman worth while
should hold man worth while"
"Yes!" she managed TO say. and
tarned TO go In n sudden impetus OF
energy. Half running half stumbling.
the light OF the lantern bobbng and
trembling weirdly. she fastened
through the tunnel. Usually the time
for taking the receiver down till
Lanny replied was only half min
ute. Now abe waited what seemed
many minutes without response. Had
the connections been broken2 To
make sure that her impatience was
not tricking her she began To count
of the seconds. Then she heard Lam
stron's voice. broken and hoarse:
Marta. Marta, he is dead! Partow
is dead!"
Recovering himself. Lanstron toM
the story OF Partow's going. which was
In keeping with his life and his
prayers. AZ the doctor put II, the
light OF his mind. turned on full volt
age TO the last. went out without
flicker. Through the day he had at
tended TO the dispositions for receiv-
ing the Grays' attack. enlivening rou-
tine as usual with flashes OF humor
and reflection ranging beyond the do
tails in hand. An hour or 80 before
dark he had reached across the table
and laid his big. soft palm on the back
| OF Lanstron's hand. He was thinking
aloud, habit OF his In Lanstrop's com
pany, when an idea requiring gestiar
| tion came 10 him.
Al Ia. t,l 40
the apron OF Engadir. The defenses
behind II are very strong"
NO. not fatal" Lanstron agreed.
But it's very important"
And Westerling will think Il fatal.
Yes. understand his character. Yes
fail. then Miss Galland's position
would be secure. Hm-mm-those
whom the gods would destroy
hm-m-m. Westerlng will be con-
vinced that repeated, overwhelming
attacks will gain our main line. In
stead OF using engineering approaches.
he will throw his battalions, masses
upon masses, against our works until
his strength is spent. II would be
batting the bull. A risk--a risk--but,
| my boy, am going to"
Partow's head. which was bent In
thought. dropped with jerk. A con-
vulsion shook him and he fell forward
onto the map. his brave old heart In
It's last futter, and Lanstron was alone
In the silent room with the dead and
| his responsibility.
"The order that knew he was about
to speak. Marta, gave for him." Ian.
stron concluded. 1T seemed To me
an inspiration-his last inspiration--
to make tho counter-attack a feint."
And you're acting chief OF stan.
Lannyf You against Westerling2"
Yes"
| The colonel OF the 12Sth and Captain
Fracasse were eating their biscuits to-
gether and making occasional remarks
rather than holding q conversation.
We'll, Westerling is q Held-mar.
shal," said the colonel.
Yes, he's got something out OF III"
"The men seem TO be losing spirit
there's not doubt OF IT." exclaimed tho
colonel, more aloud TO himself than
to Fracasse, after a while.
mo wonder!" replied Fracasee. Mar
tinet though he was, he spoke In grUm-
bling loyalty to his soldiers. What
kind OF spirit is there In doing the
work OF navvies? Spiriti No sol
diers ever fought better-in invasion.
at least. Look at our losses! Spirit
Westerling drives US In. lie thinks
we can climb Niagara Falls! He"
stop! You are talking like an an
archistl" snapped the colonel How
can the men have spirit when you feel
that way"
Il shall continue to obey orders and
do my duty, gir!" replied Fracasse.
And they will, too. or I'll know the
reason why"
There was a silence. but at length
Tho ,n1nuaI avplndads