Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-19

you are involved In. But when
heard General Crandall tell you tc
wait-that and what he said about the
spies-I knew you were again in per
il, and-and-"
"And you have come to tell me as
goodby you believe I am honest and
that you care-a little?" Woodhouse's
voice trembled with yearning. when
you think me in danger, then you for
get doubts and maybe-your heart
ooh, I want to believe want to!'
she whispered passionately. Every
one here is against you. Tell me you
are on the level-with me, at least. u
II am-with you"
| "I-believe," she sighed, and her
head fell near his shoulder-so near
that with alacrity Captain Woodhouse
settled it there.
when this war is over, If am
alive" he was saying rapturously
may I come to America for you?
Will you-wait?"
Perhaps"
The door to General Crandall's
room opened. They sprang apart just
as Crandall and Bishop entered the
library The former was not blind
to the situation; he darted swift
glance into the girls face and read
much there.
Ready, Captain" Bishop chirped
affecting not to notice the momentary
confusion Of the man and the girl.
Woodhouse gave James hand ling
ering clasp; mutely his eyes adjured
her to remember her plighted troth
In another minute he was gone.
The general and his guest were
alone Jane Gerson was bidding him
good night when he interrupted
somewhat gruffly:
well, young woman, have you
made up your mind? Do you sail In
the morning-or not?"
II made up my mind to that long
ago." she answered briskly. "O1
course l sail"
"Then you're going to tell me what
rubbed hhis hands in satisfaction.
what Is 1t you want to know, Gen
eral 'Crandall?" This almost careless
| ~ from her.
when did you meet Woodhouse be
fore-and where?"
How do you know l met him be
fore?" She attempted to parry, but
Crandall cut her short with a gesture
Of impotence:
please don't try that tack again
Answer those two questions, and you
sail in the morning"
Jane Gerson's eyes grew hard, and
she lifted her chin in defiance.
and II I refuse"
"Why should your" Crandall af
fected surprise not altogether unfelt
mo matter-I do" The challenge
came crisp and sharp cut as a new
blade. Gibraltar's governor lost his
temper instanter; his face purpled.
And I know why!" he rasped
Hes got round you-made love to
you-tricked you! I'd swear he was
kissing you just the minute I came in
here. The German cad! Good lord
girl; can't you see how he's using
your"
I'm afraid I can't"
Crandall advanced toward her
shaking a menacing finger at her.
LET me tell you something, young
woman: he's at the end Of his rope
Done for! No use for you to stand up
for him longer. He's under guard to-
night, and woman named Josepha
his accomplice-or maybe his dupe-
is already under arrest,N and tomor
row, when we examine her, she'll re-
vail his whole rotten schemes or have
to stand against wall with him.
Come, now! Throw him over. Don't
risk your job, as you call 1t, for a
German spy who's tricked you-made
a fool Of you. Why"
General Crandall" Her face was
white, and her eyes glowed with an
ger.
IL beg your pardon, Miss Ger.
son." he mumbled. II am exasperat.
ed. A fine girl like you-to throw
away all your hopes and ambitions
for a spy-and a bounder! Can't you
see you're wrong?"
General Crandall, some time
hope it will be soon-you will apollo
gize to me-and to Captain Wood
house-for what you are saying to-
night" Her hands clenched into
fists, wherein the knuckles showed
white; the poise of her head, held a
little forward, was all combative.
"Then you won't tell me what
want to know" He could not but read
the defiance in the girls pose.
~ will tell you nothing but good
by"
"No, by gad-you won't! can be
stubborn, too. You shan't sail on the
Saxonia in the morning. Under.
stand?"
"Oh, shan't +? Who will dare stop