The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-01-02

and her voice trembled with the in
tensity of the one purpose that was
shining with the light OF truth through
the murk of her deception-"it will
only help to end the slaughter" She
held out her hand conyulsiyely in
parting as II she would leave the rest
with him.
II think IL will" he said soberly.
II think II viii prove that you have
done great service" he repeated as
he caught both her hands. which were
cold from her ordeal His own were
warm with the strong beating OF his
heart stirred by the promise OF what
he had just heard But he did not
prolong the grasp. He was as eager
to be away TO his work as she 10 be
alone. Il think It win. You will anow
in the morning" he added.
His steps were sturdier than ever
In the power OF FIVE against three as
he started back TO the house. When
he reached the veranea, Bouchard, the
saturnine chief OF intelligence, APP
peared In the doorway of the dining
room; or, rather, reappeared, for he
mad been standing there throughout
the Interview of Westerling and Marta,
whoAe heads were just visible, above
the terrace wall, TO his hawk eyes.
"A little promenade In tho open and
my mind made up" said Westerling,
clapping Bouchard on the shoulder.
something about an attack 10.
night?' asked Bouchard.
You guess right. Call the others
Five minutes later he was seated
az inc head OF the dining-room table :.
with his chiefs around him waiting for
their chairman to speak He asked
some categorical questions almost per
iunctorily, and the answer to each
was, Ready" with, In some instances.
\ qualiiication-the qualification made
oy regimental and brigade command.
ers that, though they could take the
position In front OF them, the cost
would be heavy, Yes. all were willing
ana ready for the first general assault
u the war, but they wanted to state
ne costs as n matter of professional
Westerling could pose when II
served his purpose. Now he rose ana.
,1is TO one OF tho wall maps, indi-
'ated point with his forefnger.
II we get that We have the most
ltal position, haven't we?V
some uttered u word OF assent.
ono only nodded A glance or two
( curiosity was exchanged yvbv
mould the chief Of star ask 40 ole.
lentaFy a question: Westerling was
OF unconscious ot tho glanoes or Of
leir meaning. They gave dramatic
alue to hts next remark.
We are going 10 mass for our main
tack in front at Bordirl"
But exclaimed four or aye ON.
'rs at once, that Is the heart Of
10 positionl That is"
believe II IS weak-tbat u viii
H. and tonight"
You have information. then. infor.
iation that ! have not?s asked Bou.
ard -ou
NO more than YOU replied Wester-
* Not as much IL you have any.
Ing new"
Nothingi" admitted Bouchard wryly.
lowered his head under Wester-
lgs penetrating look IN the CON
iousness OF failure.
i am going on conylction-on
tting Two and two togetherl" Wes-
hing announced Il am going ON nv
perience as n soldier, as a chief of
IN. II ! am wrong. take tho re-
OnslDility II Lam right, Bordir Will
ours before morning. II 10 settledl"
III you are right. then" exclaimed
rcas--"wcll. then it's genius or,
did not finish the sentence. He
4 been about to say coincidence;
ne Westerling knew that II he were
~ all the rising skeptlcism in GER
quarters, owing 20 the delay in
program, would bo silenced. His
'stige would be unassaIlable