The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-03-31
CHAPTER XIX-continued.

The spy you fellows planned to
bang in the morning." I answered,
amused by his unexpected good hui
NOR. Sorry, Jack, but I'll have to
gag you"
The pleasure is mine; don't men,
ton it," and he winked facetiously,
with nod of his head toward the
heavily breathing colonel. 1 bound
DIT 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
rldor. With swift glance over the
three helpless men left behind, 7
joined her, and tightly closed the door.
The light of the distant lamp revealed
her face. but her eyes were serious.
Better leave the musket leaning
against the WALL" l whispered, noting
she still grasped the weapon. 1T will
only arouse suspicion. There are two
guards at the front entrance?"
Yes" she answered swiftly, land
you had better give the word If they
stop you and ask any questions, give |
them any name you please-only you |
came with dispatches from General |
Ramsay two hours ago, and have been |
with Colonel Pickney ever since. 1t
is less than an hour since the guard
was relieved, for Captain Fox left me
In order to make the rounds, and
these meI will not know. You under
stand?"
Perfectly. And the countersign?"
'Kanawha."
! hesitated, and her eyes flashed
into mine.
Il will go 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 dance? Captain Fox |
tells ma"
We turned the corner into the aide | '
entrance hall, strolIing slowly size by t
side, her face turned upward to mine. /
my eyes were upon her, g
and ! made some inane response to
her words. yet / saw the sentries at
he door come stiffiy to attention. and
hen cross their musket barrels to bar @
our exit. halted as though in sur y
Prise. n
Are there any new orders" asked t
D tone of authority. "You remember k
PASSING us in, do you not?" n
I'VE passed the lady, SIR" the S
lder man answered respectfully. but
70 officer il
All, yes, l see; you are not the s.
anne men who were on guard when II
rived. am Lieutenant Mann, of
General Ramsay's staff, and have been tt
nth Colonel Pickney. The lady will
ouch for me-" al
Yes. sir" yet with lingering doubt n
] his voice. mo doubt it is all right "
Ir; but the orders are very strict til
might. If you have not the word | Y
nall have to call the sergeant"
Quite right my man; but that is nj
OF necessary" and i took a step SC
carer and bent my head Kama di
ha" ell
The two men shouldered their mus ha
sts, and the older one brought his ur
mo up in salute.
Pass, sir" he said soberly, and / {
God aside. We went down the broad yo
cps. dimly lighted by a distant fire. pc
y hand touching her arm. The in
ntry camp lay between us and the as
ad. The campfire in front yielded tn,
st enough light to enable me to an
Idy out our surroundings. The band in
ii played noisily in the courtroom KIN
owe. The camp was quiet, the sol Ike,
srs apparently sleeping on the ne,
Dund could perceive only few shi
Its, showing white in the freight, moi
the figures OF sentries appeared ope
re and there. slowly pacing their Cal
ats. Had been alone should have me
,pt forward and endeavored to slip des
unseen, but l was conscious OF the "
I'D which grasped my sleeve, and me
syas fail to her face.