The Huttig news., 1915-10-23
And New l Pronounce You Man and
 Wifeu

And New l Pronounce You Man and
 Wife"
 tending to be amused If 1t is the uni. form my friend wears, l must assume all responsibility. as l furnished it
 "You!" there was sarcastic sheer in the lieutenant's surprised exclama- tion. Why should you have in your possession uniform of the Third Reg. ulars?"
 ''I did not" she answered sweetly but looking at Whitlock. That uni form belonged to my cousin. an off Ger of the Third Kentucky"
 Raymond uttered a smothered eX- pression, stared an instant at her slightly ayerted face. ard then. with one stride forward, swung me tc the light
 See here, Captain Whitlcck." he exclaimed indignantly, Il cannot con ceive what object Miss Harwood may have ill desiring to protect this man, but this is not the uniform of any vol. unteer regimen
 Do I understand. lieutenant that you dare question my word?" she asked proudly. her eyes gazing straight into his. q am unaccustomed sir, to such treatment"
 Wait a moment. Raymond" broke in the captain. There is no doubt of Miss Harwood's loyalty Let us hear her explanation first. You say, Miss Harwood, you know this man? that he is friend? May I ask his name?"
 Surely; l only desire an oppor tunity to answer any question. Hc is Thomas Wyatt, the son of the late Judge Wyatt, whose home was on the ridge wonder. We were children to- gether."
 "A rebel?"
 Really. l never thought to ask, carelessly T was too glad to have his protection. We've spoke only of our childhood days together, still l gathered the impression that MT Wyatt had never joined either side and was merely here to look after his property. Of course he can explain all that"
 But how came he to be dressed in | that uniform?" burst in Raymond.
 Will you be courteous enough to permit me to tell you? I have endeav- ored twice already to fully explain. MT. Wyatt came here in the midst of the storm last night. He had found his own home destroyed, and this was | inc nearest Shnltnr n hp fnnnd Ha supposed the house deserted. and merely sought protection until morn ing. How 1 chanced to be here you gentlemen both know, and that mat ter requires no explanation. Mir. Wyatt arrived with his clothing muddy, and soaked with rain. l gave him the only change to be found in the house cousin of mine, Lieutenant Anton Harwood, Third Kentucky cavalry"
 But this is not the uniform worn by volunteer troops Captain Whit lock. insist"
 Really. Lieutenant Raymond" the girl said, fronting him, her eyes sparkling, this is becoming most tire some. What do care what uniform it Is! l have told you where it came from, how it chanced to be there. and /, tho reason 1t was worn by this man l cannot be expected to know all the petty distinctions of the service"
 But surely" spoke up the captain plainly bewildered, the suit he wore when he came can be produced. You know where that is?"
 T know where it was" she an swered coolly. Hanging before the l fireplace in the dining room How ever l cannot guarantee that it re. mains there now-this house has been gutted by Cowan's guerrillas. and from the sound, your own men were none too careful"
 Whitlock fiddled with the tassel of his sword, evidently far from satisfied himself, yet unwilling to make final decision unaided-
 T hardly know just what to do." he confessed reluctantly. "Ordinarily, you know, lady's word would be suf- ficient but somehow, I--I-well. this ! looks just a little queer. What do you think, lieutenant"
 "That the fellow ought to be taken before Major Hawes and made to ex. plain what purpose brought him here. have no desire to question Miss Harwood. indeed, 1 am perfectly will.