The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-31

< 0us LdHSack1ng my DFa1ns TOT kney
 perfectly I had seen him somewhere
 In little it canGe to meat the -
 hotel. in New York. where we ha,
 dined almost every night He ha.
 been a captain of walters. I had Of s ten spoken German with him. Poo
 fellow, when Germany had called fo
 their reservists, he had come. wa
 still looking after him when heard
 shot. followed instantly by another.
 stood still-petriied At once there
 was great commotion in the house
 officers hurried out; electric flashes
 whether to run in or stand still Some
 thing decided me I had better gc
 while there was time. I had only beer
 in the room second; the old lady was
 stfll dozing by the fire, when the young
 lieutenant who had interceded for me
 the morning before came hurrying in
 and said. carefully choosing his words
 Most women know something of nurs-
 ing. man has been shot We are
 bringing him in here. Will you come and see how badly hurt he is7's
 sI11 do my best,D I answered. my heart humping like mad and wonder ing which man it was. for never doubted it waa one of them heard them bring him to the little rear din ing room, but try as would I couldn't find courage and strength to walk there. Everything turned black before my eyes, for knew whoever it was I was indirectly to blame,
 Then heard a voice, Come, nurse, : and with joy recognized 1t was the liaison officer speaking Summoning ell shaken, went in and faced the man to whom had just been speaking.
 You cursed traitor!s' he said q might have known you'd do it. I did know it, but had my orders.''
 He fired at me when called sHhltF and then ran,:.' the officer said to me, land shot. The only regret I have is that didn't kill him. Now he will have to have trial, and he isn't worth 1t" All this time I had been leaning over him, making 8 superficial exami- nation.
 am sorry l said to the Wound- ed man, and to tfle others pleaded that they get doctor, or better, take him at once to the hospital. They decided the latter was impossible, for fear his confederates would come to know of it. But they did bring a doc tor and a nurse. couldn't have en- dnred his burning eyes.
 An hour later the doctor came down and said, The man wants to see you.'' shrank from going, but it was dy- ng request, and went.
 As entered he said, after asking hat we be left alone, NYou know now who I ann don't you?''
 Yes.', I replied, you were, the cap l ain at the hotel :,
 That's right he answered, ssand l because I spoke English and French 70 well and had brother living near | Q take me in I was sent here on this i luty. We'll, it's rotten work, and I've | lad rotten luck, but -after painful l 'ause-tsIve done my best for my 1aiser and I'm only sorry I can't do nore. Then he smiled and said whfnl- icaliy. Well, won't drive the sheep omorrow after all.'' and added sud en1y. eying me narrowly, but you idn't expect this when you asked me hat question, did you?"
 No, you know didn't 7 I answered adly.
 Never mind, miss" he said: tits all
 part of the job. And now-this is That want to tell you Listen" he aid with burning eagerness, when ont return they will suspect what as happened. You had better find ut where the big guns are and play quare or it's all over with you. You i'd 1t today, but that was a trick of le English They meant you to do ' but tomorrow either find out and lgnaI or go back to America or they i'll get you. and I wouldn't like to link of you being stood up against all and shot; that's alb As turned , go he said hesitatingfy, sWfI you ray for me?'' and knelt and prayed Iith an aching heart.
 A moment later the Haison officer Lme and led me away. He didn't ention the next days work, and I as grateful. It would have jared e too much just then. I had seen uch of desth and dying, but this was nerent 1 The next morning awoke early, but ? still. I was tired, my head ached, i'd I wondered if anything was worth ] this. finally, about 9, I got up, 'essed and went downstairs The old oman was distinctly in bad hu- or. The shooting and having her 'use upset had naturally disturbed She some way connected me with 1t, felt certain, although she wasn't sure st how. I tried to be as little trouble
 possible and to sip away quietly, It before I left she said sullenly, sour dress will be ready tonight, and
 the morning I think you had bet 2 go.v answered that I should be adv and went out. Rene was waiting for me. Even he emed d0wncast. It was gray and Id wondered what excuse could ld for waiting around, but it wasn't cessary, as my officer came by just en- His long military coat was but ned up, and he walked fast-in fact,
 fast I could scarcely keep him in yht. This time he went farther back 3m the canal, and after a mile we me 60 the top of little hill There