Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-01-21
CHAPTER KIN.
ssfore LIsutsnant Raxmona.

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The headlong rush stopped in star.
tied amazement at sight OF az, and I
stood there staring at them, unable to
speak, my revolver lowered. In that
instant Of pause. an officer thrust the
men aside and faced me, sword In
hand.
What does this mean. sir? Who
are your he questioned. sweeping his
glance over. my uniform, and then be-
yond me at the two others.
Il would ask the same question:"
returned. not yet assured as to whom
confronted. and suspecting some trick.
1--WE believed ourselves attacked by
guerrilias. Are you soldiers?"
well, rather" with a short. grim
laugh. These are Pennsylvania, cav.
alrymen My name Is Raymond, and
! demand to know, first Of all. where
you got possession Of that Third u. s.
cavalry uniform - m 4
Perhaps in his excitement he had
not really recognized her before; but
these words were scarcely out of his
mouth when the lady stood beside me-,
| facing him. ! caught one swift fash
Of her eyes as though warning me to
silence. Whatever fear she had for.
merly felt seemed to have left her in
this crisis, for she stood erect. her
cheeks flushed. her eyes frankly meet
ing those of the surprised officer.
You viii, however. recognize me.
lieutenant" she said pleasantly, and
extended her hand. land IL you will
listen think can clear up the mys-
terry"
"Miss-Miss Harwood," he muir.
INJURED, slightly embarrassed. but still
belligerent, his glance wandering
from her face to mine. Certainly
we hoped to find you here. 1t was to
rescue you we came--at least IL was
that hope which led me to request the
sending Of troops, and to accompany
them. This outrage has been commit.
ted, believe. by Cowan's gang. and
this man here"
lis my friend" she interrupted
quietly. Lieutenant Raymond, IT.
you will kindly order your men to re.
tire will gladly explain his presence
in the house." "
You wish to speak to me alone?'s =
Not necessarily; but / certainly
prefer greater privacy than this. You
are in commando"
mo; Captain Whitlock is below.
He turned toward the crowd blocking
the doorway and L,grasped the oppor-
tunity to breathe hasty word. OF
warning into the ear Of Nichols. The
girl never glanced again at either Of
us.
Take the men back into the hall.
sergeant" the lieutenant ordered.
land look through whatever rooms
have not been visited. Request Cap.
tain Whitlock to join me here"
We waited motionless, the Iieuten.
ants hand on the butt OF his revolver.
as though he half suspicioned treach.
cry. Twice he, endeavored to open
conversation with the lady, but her
response was not encouraging. and he
evidently did not feel safe except with
his eyes on me. Raymond fronted me.
a tall well-proportioned fellow. with
incipient mustache, black and curled
at the points; a rather long face, and
eyes sternly serious. There was about
him an appearance Of force-a bit of
bully should say--and his uniform
was new. and carefully fitted.
A man stood in the doorway. bow.
ing, his mild blue eyes surveying us
nervously He sported a light beard.
closely trimmed. the top Of his head
scarcely reaching to the lieutenant's
shoulder Miss Noreen greeted him
with welcoming smile. and; he
stepped CALAMITY forward, bending low
as be accepted her hand.
$50 pleased. so delighted. Miss Har
wood, to find You safe and well. We
were, indeed, greatly worried at the
thought of your being here Alone,
he exclaimed, . slight lisp in his
voice. You have not suffered.
| trust?"
mot seriously. Captain Whitiock;
the guerrillas were outwitted-4, 4
"Ah! do not attempt to explain. /
beg. We understand what you have
passed through. as we have captured
two of the villains. You sent for me.
Lieutenant Raymond?" ;
Eyes. sir. did" the young oficer's
expression exhibiting clearly the con-
tempt he, felt for his superior. Il pre-
ferred that you decide what shall be
done with this fellow" pointing at
finger at me. miss Harwood vouches
for him. but fail to understand how
he comes to be in the uniform of my
regiment"
ITO RE CONTINUED,