The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-21
cHAeTEa xIx--con,Inued.

CHAPTER xix--contlnued.
The spy you fellows planned to
hang In the morning." answered,
amused by his unexpected good hui
NOR. Sorry, Jack. but I'll have to
gag you"
Tho pleasure is mine; don't men.
ton H. and he winked facetiously,
with . nod OF his head toward the
heavily breathing colonel bound a
bit OF rag over his mouth, more to
give him an excuse for silence than
because had any fear he would raise
an alarm. Noreen had silently opened
the door. and slipped out into the cor.
ridor. With a swift glance over the
three helpless men left behind.
joined her, and tightly closed the door.
The light OF the distant lamp revealed
her face. but her eyes we're serious.
Better leave the musket leaning
against the wall" | whispered, noting
she still grasped the weapon. 1T will
only arouse suspicion. There are two
guards al the front entrancef"
Yes she answered swiftly, "and
you had better give the word. If they
stop you and ask any questions, give
them any name you piease--only you
came with dispatches from General
Ramsay two hours ago. and have been
with Colonel Pickney ever since. II
is less than an hour since the guard
was relieved, for Captain Fox left me
in order to make the rounds, and
these men viii not know. You under.
stand7"
Perfectly. And the countersign ?"
"Kanawha."
| hesitated. and her eyes flashed
into mine.
Il viii 60 also" she said simply.
for can guide you through the camp.
Draw the cap visor lower down over
your eyes--we may meet with some
one who saw you brought In as a pris-
oner. That is better; now we will
chat as we go-about--about West
Point Do you remember. lieutenant.
that last cadet dancer Captain Fox
tells me-
We turned the corner into the wide
entrance hall. strolling slowly side by
side, her face turned upward 10 mine.
Apparently my eyes we're upon her,
and made some inane response TO
her words, yet l saw the sentries at
the door come stiffly to attention. and
then cross their musket barrels TO bar
our exit. halted as though in sur
prise.
Are there any new ordersf"I asked
in tone of authority. you remember
passing us in, do you not7"
I'VE passed the lady. sir" the
older man answered respectfully. "but
no object"
"Ah. yes. see: you are not the
came men who were on guard when
arrived. am Lieutenant Mann, of
General Ramsay's stan. and have been
with Colonel Pickney. The lady will
vouch for me-"
Yes. sir" yet with lingering doubt
In his voice. "No doubt it is all right,
sir; but the orders are very strict
tonight. II you have not the word
shall have to call the sergeant"
quite right. my man; but that is
not necessary" and took step
utdItE anu 0~AA NY hN<tas hdud.
wha."
The Two men shouldered their mus
kets, and the older one brought his
hand up in salute.
Pass. sir" he said soberly, and
stood aside We went down the broad
steps, dimly lighted by distant fire.
my hand touching her arm. The In.
fantry camp lay between us and the
road. The campfire in front yielded
Just enough light to enable me to
study out our surroundings. The band
still played noisily in the courtroom
above. The camp was quiet. the sol
diers apparently sleeping on the
ground. could perceive only few
tents. showing white In the freight,
but the figures of sentries appeared
here and there. slowly pacing their
beats. Had been alone ! should have
crept forward and endeayored TO sir
~ unseen. but ] was conscious OF the
land which grasped my sleeye. and
xsy eyes fe:s 70 her face.