The Press., 1916-10-05
iieved Catherine had eloped.

iieved Catherine had eloped.
 It did not take Dinah q long while to make up her mind that her master should be informed of a step which might turn out to be regretted. It was no great distance to Tracys place of business, and the old woman went there as fast as she could go and told him that his daughter had eloped with a peddler in Tracy's own sleigh. Tracy borrowed sleigh and, taking Dinah with him, drove at breakneck pace in the direction she said the fugitives had taken.
 Unfortunately for Tracy, he had not unstrapped the bells from about the horse. Catherine, unsuspicious of dan ger was not hurrying, and it was not long before her father caught sight of the sleigh that contained her and Mar cey. She had thought it prudent that Marcey should retain his position un- der the robes until they had attained some distance from her home, and when her father saw her she alone was visible. Hearing distant jingle of sleighbells. she turned, and, seeing horse and sleigh coming at a rapid pace, scattering the snow, she sur missed that something had gone wrong.
 The position of Marcey was one of great danger, for if caught it was quite likely it would come out that he was an American soldier Cath erine's position was difficult, because if she were not convicted of aiding 8 spy she would be accused of having a lover unknown to her father or, in deed, any one else. What was tosbe done? She told Marcey that they were pursued, and, since she did not know why, both came to the conclusion that Marcey had been suspected as a spy If this were proved he would be hang ed if caught.
 Catherine looked back and saw that the sleigh behind her was gaining on them rapidly. There was no hope of escape. AS soon as she had seen that she was pursued she had whipped up her horse and made it plain that she was trying to effect an escape. Had she gone on at an ordinary gait she would have been in a better position. AS it was, no story could be concocted to satisfy her father. However, seeing that escape was impossible, she drew rein and waited for the blow to fall :
 AS soon as Tracy overlook her he jumped from his sleigh and, running 10 the other one, pulled the robes from off Marcey. Tracy, whose only idea was that his daughter was in position to compromise herself, was livid with rage. Looking Marcy over and seeing that despite his cOuntryman's clothes i:e was fine looking young fellow, he lme to sudden resolution. Order uE Catherine into the sleigh with ,inah. he got in with his captive and !rove in the direction of a church ,pire. Stopping at the parsonage. he 'rtlered Marcey and his daughter both ut of the sleiGhs and drove them into .Ic house. They were received by the larson. and Tracy said to his captive:
 Il don't know who you are. but !ont believe you are a huckster link l know gentleman when l see i'm. and I'm sure you are one. What ne relation has been between you and ny daughter doesn't matter. for you shall either marry her or I will kill TOu.''
 Marcey and Catherine cast a quick glance at each other. This unexpected denouement changed the condit. .ons..
 Il am Il gentleman" replied Marcey. and the one object of my life is to marry your daughter" r..,,. ....es
 Catherine was not consulted in the matter and needed not to comply or dissent. She was married passively. As soon as the two were made one Tracy returned to his sleigh, where Dinah was still sitting, and drove away without word. Marcey and his wife went out and stood beside their sleigh, and for the first time since tlleir marriage their eyes met.
 This is pretty piece of businesss exclaimed the bride.
 "A very satisfactory piece of busi- cess to me- replied the groom.
 If your life had not depended upon my acquiescence I would have explain el to father.''
 I'm well pleased that you did Lot ''Ome, let us go where we both beloE g to the American lines. We are both pies, and have escaped the halter by your consenting to marry me. I will make you a good husband.'
 That evening when they drove u, to WashingtonS headquarters they en tered the commanders office in cor, nany. ..
 You'll get no more information from ! Marcey. five brought her away" And 'c told the story.
 My wedding present." said the gel: eral, "win be captaincy for tl,, groom
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