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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-20

Congressman-at-large Howard suth-
erland has .treked from the senator
iaI battlefield In West Virginia. Mr..
Sutherland came back to Washing
ton upon the summons Of the party
whip" to vote on the. rural credits
bill. and several other measures OF
less Importance. He did that, cleaned
up LOT OF business In HIS ONCE, and
streaked It, again for the home state
to boost HIS candidacy for the se1a-
torial nomination. He expressed
himself az very sanguine Of the out
come. Also on the eve OF his de-
.parture. he issued the following
statement:
Before his departure for West yir-
gtnia to resume his campaign for the
Republican nomination for United
States. senator Congressnan-at-large
Howard Sutherland emphaticaliy de-
MED any connection with any candi-
date for any statewide position what
ever. He stated that some Of his
most ardent friends are supporting
both gubernatorial candidates. He
has not and Will: not attempt to con-
troll. them, ana he should not IN any
Wise be held responsible for their at
titude.
It is Understood that the, statement
was Prompted by reports that Mr..
Sutherland had, or ywas about to,
form q Combination with other cam
dfdates.
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am IA candidate for the Rel ublican
nofnination for Assessor OF Harrison coun.
", sub3ect to the primary election June
9. 1915 and respectfully solicit your vote
and Influenza
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For House Of Delegates.
am a candidAtS for the nomination for
the House Of Delegates for tfiaon sc6h-
~ on the Republican ticket subject 10
tie primary election. June Q. 1915, and I'd.
spectfuily solicit ysps yets and inagsncs
west Milford. w. Va.
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! Death valley Is the hottest place
in the United States.
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cLARKsBURe DAILY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAY 90 1916

Goal district, subject to the primary .eiec-
sn S Iaas tsaS S sIa,,,. sS's and ina
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desire to announce MY candidacy for
the Republican nomination FOR Justice Of
tile Peace for Clark district, Harrison
county. subject to the primary to be held
Iuna D. 1alh.
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Huntington, W. Va.

Consressman-at-Large Howard suthes,
land announces. his candidacy for the
United States Senate subject to Republican
. primary, Jane .. Your vote and influence
earnestly solicited. ,i - L.. t--ft
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1 desire to announce my ycandIdacy for
the Republican nomination. for, SheriH OF
Harrison sn,s county, ,sps1eSl 70 the primary
In aspiring to this office do 40 with d
full knowledge Of its Importance and Of It's
responsibilities. II nominated md elected
1, shall az all hmes, giys. my personal at.
tsntion to the discharge, Or my ,duties. Ny
campaign WIN be conducted In d spirit 81
FAIRNESS aud With due regard for the rights
q o sssas.tly .oici. your vol. and ,u,u
els Lloyd D. GRIFFIN.
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REED FoR CONGRESS.

The Telegram has been authorized to an
nounce the candidacy. OF Stuart y. Reed, of
Clarksbnrg. Harrison county, for the Re
publican nomination for Congress from
the Third Congressional district Of West
Virginia.
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DISTRICT OFFICES
CLARK DISTRfoT

For Justice Of the Peace, Clark District
Il desire TO announce my candidacy fol
the Republican nomination for Justice OF
the Pea1e for Clark district, Harrison
county. subject to the PRIMARY to be held
June y, lD1v. In aspiring to this Office
do, SO with y full knowledge OF It's respon.
hbilties and importahce. and II nominated
and elected, promise you M servant
OF ALL the people Of Clark distriqt, that
I Will fulhn every duty OF the ONCE faith
fully and fearlessly. j will greatly appre.
ciate your vote and influence.
ci.rlssure. w. Va. W. 0. sTkAIEX.
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] am candidate for nomination for Jus.
Ice OF the Peace in Clark district OH the
Republican, ticket, subject tV the Republic
can primary 10 be held June o, 1915, and
earnestly solicit your support in my be.
hall. Whether nominated or not l shall
give my best efforts for the success OF tns
ticket ut tue full election.
.- Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH tEHNl:oT SWIGER,
103 Harrison street, EroaI Oaks.
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4. s3Ss 4 ,cahdidate for tie Resasiiesh
tnHitkatisn far 4aStass - - n4-se fasl
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yclarkssuss, W. va = o'.1f1'S.

1 an, 4, candidate for the Republlca,
nomination for Shetiff Of Harrison coufi
". md earnestly solicit ysur; support ant
influence at the primary election, Jun,
: ts J6HN II. KNOX.
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For EhAri6.

To the Voters VI Harrison county:
hereby announce my candidacy for, the
Republican nomination fos, Shertn OF Har-
riyon county, subject to the decision or the
primary election 20 be held Tuesday, JunS
q l9l8. most safnsstiy ask your support
ed,,1 not only promise to discharge, faith
fully ,and fsaslesaly the duties OF the ONCE,
but Will give my very best Service to all
the people. s.t.ls,
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sTAreroF WEST vIRaINIA,l
CHANeEE @ELECHON PRECINCTS

IiuNWElEL I1ILl EIITtIlhLg UuEIVUEtCt assa
lIIIHUEITi IIITI TIIItllv Tt1EjIIVtEIIIl
saia
4
STATE OF WEST ysdls5A .,,, wise s,as
was made and entefed.
sse s ass sss
PRECINCT Nos2s . ,..At
tx q e Rs Fork p PC @
The . u
pm r snhs p Place, Morgan School House.
~
@
@ y ,sss mi
s, asss
@ e % NJ M h
NO.
US 9ss IN snS
sSs sss
PRECINCT NO.
bSndas school Houses
-, A,r ,,oores tba
En-
s,. snss @ the District Hue Ann
mr.. yySinE Industrial school House
PREclNeIt NO. ~ ,, - -,
tft line ohss said SCsx
S @
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For United State. - sea...r.

Fer United States Senator. ~ ,..l =,
I am candidate for the TRepublican
nomination for United States Senator, sub.
1ect to the primary election to be- held
June Q, 1D18, and Will greatly appreciate
your vote and influence.
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j, /, am a, candidate for tho. Republican
nomination for Sheriff OF Harfisoa county,
subject to the primary election % BE held
june 9 1915. and respectfully solicit your
'app'n' .E,eRlssEEsr {. TisorT.
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ny the earnest request of many friends 1
have decided to 30 candidate for JUS
IN. Industrial and Union Htights, al We
have three voting places and never have
hid an oficer eleted out here. i have
ssrysd sig years a Justice Of the Peace In
am Notary. Public today. I have had n
great deal Of experience in law. .. We do
AK the voters TO. give rs m oh.eer ont
hare 70 help to guard ~ snd y hslg .
divide the Offices 80 not 20 have them III
= JOHN r. MASON.
lInduttrial. Eas. clarksbure. M. Va. nome que
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ana candidate for the Office Of Justice
Of the Peace for Clark district, Harrison
COUNTY, subject to the will Of the Rspub-
lean voters at the primary TO b EsIl
June 9, 1916. l ask for your vote ana
your influence.
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t. G. NIcEyyARNER.

1 am candidate for the Republican
nomination Tor Justice Of the Peace for
Clark district, Harrison county, subiect
to the primary to be held June q, iSie.
and will greatly appreciate your vote anu
influence. gro
No. 1874 Linden avenue, clarksburss. " VI,
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UNION DIeTRICT.

~
st e. County ss 'as. e.
s: ss O.: & .a is ss +
and Of the " Cole
ss read !esse Kuaslos
Of
Yate isse
D n hsh farm the c
GSsss' ps, @ % sssa s9s
ro. tssa
sa a Ne ns sa NJ e
hns Voting ri place. Jarvssinsi r-7-s
ss r @ is % nnsS
: A. 8 81 % Sss: ,s ,ss dssss
ae S Ssstaal paEe.
the eorne ~
Lite R Sis BE
With The
Van fnm fss Ssi%ss ne
s ss s s % s e .s
s:s sss Win @ sssiss
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desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justicef Of
the Peace for Clark district subject to
the primary TO be held on June Q, 1918, If
nominated and elected shall ut ali times
give my personal attention to the an.
charge Of my duties. i respectfully solicit
your vote and influence.
c,....,a,. w w.. r. r. COST.
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CHARLES L. FORD.
South Chestnut street, Clarksburg, w. Va,
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clart.surs. W. W. Va - "-'A'
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Industrial. Eas. clarksburs, W. ". Va ra0ne

i am a candidate for the Republican
nomination, for Justice Of the Peace Sor
Clark district, subject TO the primary siee.
ton. June 9. 1916, and respectfully solicit
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Its President.

Secretary.
3. Tint the form Of said interest cou-
pons to be attached to said bonds shall
be substantially as follows, to-wit:
On the. ........ day of.................
ha hf lave hs se sSn sad sor %
redemption. the Board Of Education OF the
District Of Clark. In the County Of Har-
rison, will pay to the bearer at the office
burg, West Yirginia, twenty five (25j dol
lars in United States gold coin, being In
terest for six months on Building Bond
or JUG, number .............!....
..s.l........s...s..
President.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
DISTRICT OF CLARK, HARRISON
COUNTY.
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GEORGE Q. MCKINLEY.

2S2 Maple ayenuea =
y an q caaaidsts fer thu nomination for
the Republican ticket. subject TO the Pr.
mary election to DO held Jtins 9Th, 1910.
All kindness shown me VIII be appreciated.
c,srx.,sn+s u y yaonEHT D. aAsris'
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Bcckley, W. \

For Secretary Of STATE.
Please announce that am candidate
for the Republican nomination for Sec.
Rotary Of State. was born on q Harrison
county, farm and appeal to the voters Of
that county for support In the primary on
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clarksburs. W. Va.

am candidate lor tie Republican
nomination for Justice OF the Peace In
Clark district, subject to the primary to
.bs, held June o. 1915. Your support will
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sp.c.funy solicit your vote, and influence.
~, u Ssh. HARRISON, Jr.
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Fsf PfSsSSafinf AttSfns,

shinnston, W. Va.
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= - sf.N x. II. DONOHUE.
1l5 West Main street, Clarksbure, w. Va.

am, caudidate for JnsticsF Of lie
approval Of the Republican voters al lie
urinary to. be held June 9. 1915, / thsnk
You N advance for your support ana IN
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1e5 Hartland ayenue. stsaley Heirhts.

! am candidate for. the ONCE OF. Justice
OF tho Peace for Clark district, Harrison
county. suit est to the Republican pri-
mary election June q. 1915. Your Help q,
that day will be appreciated.
l.. q. LOCKWOOD.
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COAL DIsTRiCT

clafksburs, ", Va. - n 8 :. :.
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cd in bank at interest. a proyided 81 law,
That no moneys shall be borrowed,
nor shall any bonds bc issued, nor shall
my levy be made. under this order, until
the Contracting thereof! tineiuding the Dor.
rowing OF said money and the Issue of'said
bondsl shall have been irst submitted TO
vote OF the peopie OF said school district,
purpose; and, all questions CONNECTED with
said debt and the contracting thereof I'm.
Guiding tho borrowing Of said money and
ne Issue OF n, ssid scndsl shall have re.
for and against the same, and until the
question Of such special levy, to-wit. said
.Bulldlngl Bonds 6f 1910 Levy shall have
been submitted init to ths voters Ct the same
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-31

searched"
\ was not"
Then Dorm lied 10 me- ny
heaven. believe you were: that
you are working some game III
call your hand. my fine LADY,"
"All you need do IL 10 Try me
and see. Take another step. Mon
sieur. and | will show you. Now
listen. Monsieur have spoken
falsely TO YOU once. but not now.
n you touch me you die--i swear
H. am not Hcnriette valols. bu,
u lady OF France, friend OF
Louis
"A fine story. but not 10 be be-
lieved." he answered. And you're
not Henrietta vaiois7 Well. I
never thought you wss. Maybe
you'il name yourself"
Il am Camille a'Enviile."
%. ho' you aim high, So you
are the beauty OF Louis court. hey?
And how happens u you are here.
Mademoiscllc Camille dEnville7
The court, ! take 1t. is still at
Paris p
Louis IN at Chartered" she an.
swersd calmly. "or was two days
since. There are ladies Of the
court In camn with him. and II IL
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W0rs ard the Birth Rate

5 tho great drags toward another New Year.
becomes and the business OF the whole
world many persons incline take comfortable view
.of it, They accept the inevitable ii it
vulsion OF nature. much beyond human control
eruption of Vcsuvius.
Falling back Nautilus relieves the strictly neutral
and who profit much by wars OF any
sponsibility for opinion who made the war
- Nautilus 100 years ago. warned mankind that popua-
ton tended TO exceed subsistence unless famine and
pestilcnce to have sway occasionally
And between the and the extraordinary in food
prices be caught somehow, the actual work
ing out OF old Nautilus pet problem
But peaceful persons who believe that IL nation
duty keep OF that the present struggle
be justified any theory OF the overpopuaton OF
any country.
Old Nautilus did have very good birth statistics 10
figure from. but the National Council OF Public Morals
England has them and their report they that
the birth is declining
IF the birth maintained anything like lis
level all the world the population OF the globe
which is i7000OOOO would in 40 years, have reached
sN00OOO00CO about times great number the
earth could support" the report.
But the birth invariably falls nation becomes
scnlghened In England within IS years tho birth has
decreased onethird France and Belgium has become
stationary all the rulers OF Europe have been alarmed the
rapid decline OF births in the last century.
And the English says that the decline has been
marked the prosperous classes that wherever
political and social conditions bring class into
position in which he hopes fears fall hc family
will be restricted and that he birth nvcrscly
with the income.
avodabc process OF hereafter ignore the birth
records and overlook the conscious limitation OF fertility
which develops in nations in proportion their culture
status Of civilization.
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HOW | DARKENED
MY GRAY HAIR
LADY Gives Simple Home Reclpe
That She Used 10 Dsrken Her
Gray Hair

For years ] tried To restore nv
gray hair to It's natural color with
me prepared dyes and stains. but
none OF them gave satisfaction and
they were all expensive. / finally
ran onto a simple recipe which /
mixed Mt home that gives wonder.
ful results. gave the recipe. which
Is as follows. to a number OF my
friends. and they are all delighted
with II. To ozs. OF water add n
small box OF Bnrbo Compound, / or.
OF bay rum and u or. OF glycerIne.
These ingredients can be bought nj
any drug store at very little cost
Use every other day until the hair
becomes the required shade, then
every two weeks. II VIII not only
darken the gray hair. but removes
and scalp humors, and
acts ms a tonic 10 the hair. II Is
not sticky or greasy. does not rub
off and does not color the scalp
Advertisement.
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CHAPTER VII.
! Fight the Captain

II was no time for hesitaney or
questioning. hut there must be In
our encounter no firing n hoped
for escape. The encampmcnt OF
guards was not far away. and the
lieutenant lay In the rear room
stupeficd by drink. TO be sure. yet
possibly TO be aroused by sound OF
conflict. Albright was larger man
than I. yet ! must meet him with
bare hands
With the thought was down the
ladder. my hands gripping the man
lie had barely time In which 10
whiri about and face me. flinging
the girl heavily TO the floor. knew
she struck a chair as she fell. and
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.snsu,nr,ni,in ,ii,,.na.iu:i,.::..;:iii.ns
Nest Week
a Novel The Brides Hero"
A Week ~
MRS. A. NJ. WILLIAMSON


| Continued From Our Last issuel
~ uR eyes met. II was dim
II light at best IN which TO
~ Judge character. but she held
forth her hand.
Il do not know whether you are
young or old. Monsieur" she said,
slowly. "The lisht battles my eyes.
aud you have the look OF one who
has passed thru much of peril and
hardship"
"The trials OF war" answered.
soberly. u became n soldier at
10"
"And now ="
II am 81; ~ years OF service
ages a man"
"yes. I know. My brother 10 a
soldier. an officer In the Regiment
duo Rol. Yours. take u. viii be
the regiment OF Berwick"
bowed. surprised NJ her knowl'
edge ~ military affairs. and eager
enough by now TO learn her iden'
tity.
You do not recognize me, Mon.
sleur7"
mo: ! confess your face haunts
mo with its strange familiarity. !
may hay. seen you nj some time,
altho I am sure We have never
met"
IT'S not likely: tho Irish
brigade has seldom been At Paris.
And yourseiff"
Il bore a dispatch OF some I'm.
port once from the SNetheriands." J
explained. and was given royal
audience that | might be ques.
toned. Twas my fortune later 10
do a service for the king.
Al canse de Fer. Monsieur"
'yes--you hcardr
The tai. Was told about Paris.
Louis himself made much OF tho
matter. SO know you now. Mon
sieur. and can trust you. ] am
Camille d'Enyille."
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CHAPTER VI.
The Mercy Of the Captain

The hustle below. the scraping OF
chairs as the men arose from the
table. werc relief TO me.
Without causing n sound. moved
myself forward Just far enough TO
gain glimpse OF The scene beneath
They we're already on their feet. de.
parting. as thought. exhibiting
many sign OF the liquor drank.
Nor were Albright and Dorm In
much better condition.
When the last Austrian had stag.
gcrcd on, thru tho open door. the
two guardsmen sat staring silently
at each other across the sloppy tn.
bic.
Without were loud voices and the
noise OF departing horses. Sudden.
~ the English commander straight
ened up. and HIS semblance OF
drunken stupor departed instantly.
lie cast glance upward toward
where we crouched. The sight OF
HIS face told me the man had drank
just enough to be In an evil mood.
Dorn's head had fallen forward and
was piilowcd on his arm. Albright
looked at him sneeringly.
Saunders came In to stir the fire.
Saunders"
yes. sir"
Help Lieut., Dorm into the other
room and fix him a place to sleep
on the floor. Then you may go for
the night"
Tho man. n short. slender fellow
managed TO make tho bcfuddled
lieutenant help himself and they
disappeared thru the rear door.
Albright remained motionless for
moment. Then he looked up to.
ward where We crouched beyond
his view.
Come on down ou--you-what's
the name? oh. yes ademoiselle
ValoIs." he said. Come on--blast.
ed Auntrians all gone"
j felt her hand on mine, grip.
ping tightly.
Say You girl up there" he
cried agaU, Put down the ladder
You don't need to be afraid OF
mel"
Yes" ! whispered. you will
have to take the chance. Here. I'll
help you"
The ladder was light. and easily
managed between us. Then her
hand pressed mine significantly.
Goodbye. Monsieur" she whIs.
pered softly. do not fear for me
guard the dispatch" Then, grasp.
ing her skirts with one hand. she
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ITO whom"
The king. or. failing him. SAKE. "
To venture back into tn. French
lines meant my arrest. trial, and
probable conviction. Vet could
not refuse herd 'EnyIlis's sister.
You Will 90. Monsieur"
"Yes. answered. placing the pa.
per Ia an inside pocket Of my
blouse 7 was thinking what YOU
had better do"
Nos that the paper IL safe. |
shall tell the EnglIshmen just who
I am"
And you believe that will pro-
tcct your
VIII II not. Monsieur
Il wish ! knew" I answered so
berry. for then ! could determine
my own duty. You are armed"
"A small pistol"
Then have tn. explanation be
low, while can oyerhear. Not even
for the king will leave YOU alone
~ such hands All Re quiet now
The Austrians are going
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uutu..Er Y
BY
Randall Parrish
"a Novel
A Week
iti:siis'i''s's
Copyright. 1910.
by A, G. Acciurg a co,

lag motionlcfs. yet even this was
scarce more than an impression. for
my whole attention was held by my
adversary.
For a single instant he gave back,
I had dropped down upon him az
from the SKY. and for the moment
he scarcely knew whether ! was
man or beast Then be grnEped this
truth. aud rallied TO a fight for life.
The man had marvellous strength.
and for 20 minutes we fought. rolf
ing over the floor Then suddenly I
found myself on top. and desperate.
reached out for a pewter mug Ga
the floor beside ~. got II nora
too soon, for he flung me sidewy
fairly wrenchlng my hand loose. b1lI
In that second ! struck once.
An instant I held the mug poised.
scarcely realizing what had oc-
Cured. and then sat upright. The
fellow breathed. bat that was all.
caught hold OF the table and got to
my feet, trembling still from the en-.
ertion Of the struggle.
expected the noise would have
been heard, but there was no sound
OF alarm. and my eyes encountered
those OF the woman, where she rest.
ed on one knee.
saw her clearly In that moment.
as had not been permitted 10 b.
fore. II was not prettiness but
beauty which confronted me. yet the
look upon her face told me AZ once
her dlsirust.
"Mademoiselle. 7 said. conscious
OF strange sound 10 my voice, Il
think the way " clear for us to 60"
For YOU. Monsieur" and she at
tanned her feet. ignoring my hand.
the way IL clear, for am a woman
without strength TO stop you. ! can
ask, but one favor-giye me back the
paper"
The paper, Why? Am ~!
now TO be trusted with its delyr'
ery7"
Ny tone OF surprise must have
been noticed. for the expression Of
her eyes changed.
do you imply you ever meant 10
deliver it7" she asked swiftly.
Ever intended 10 ride into the
French lines7 You heard thls
mans tale. Are you not that Irish
officer, Monsieur, who killed my
brother7 Is not that why you were
hiding here7"
bent my head. struggling for
courage to face her and explain
Twas no easy task. for she was
the mans sister. Yet ! could not
leave her here alone: nor see her
ride forth into the dark night unat-
tended.
well. Monsieur"
Yes, am the man." answered.
you attempt no defense, You
make no excuse?"
20. Mademoiselle. Ny com
rades Will tell you how the affair
occurred. All I shall say is that
We fought fairly"
But" she insisted. her eyes ever
on my face. ~ you were Justified.
why was II necessary for you TO
seek refuge In flight! Dueling \
not uncommon in the camp"
Your brother was my superiI4
officer. a favorite OF Marshal Sax6
and noble OF France My onlY
hope for Justice lay in an appeal 10
the king"
She was silent for a moment. her
head dropping.
Continued In Our Next issus)