, 1917-01-11
BY SAMUEL c

chimneys of GAINESVILLE, a cluster of
a dozen or SO log farmhouses. Be-
yond, across the rushing waters of
the Falls, he could distinguish the
roofs of Louisville, bright in the sun
set light.
He looked his fill upon the broad
e1panse of the great river-the Beau
hful river, as the Indians called 1t
Its %hurrying. tumultuOus waters, the
hatboat ferry, slowly crawling across,
the green shores beyond-and then
scrambled down the steep hillside to
the village, where the smokes Of
kitchen fires sent up their friendly sig
nails. AT the inn where he rested that
night the tavern keeper indicated a
deserted cabin that stood near the
river bank.
"Thar's the cabin whar GineraI
George Rogers Clark used t live
pore old crttterI"
Hes no dead, is her
Him dead? Ye KANT kill him with
a ak. 1 seed him yistaday, over yam"
waving toward Louisville-"pore old
critter-driy the Britishers outen
these parts thirty year gone, an sets
thar crost the river withouten' q TO-
pence"
David heard him listlessly. His
goods had arrived and were piled in
the tavern lean-to; and as he turned
toward the shack to see that they
were in readiness for the homeward
journey In the morning, he heard his
name called by u girls voice.
He wheeled and saw Lydia Gran
mer. The girl broke into a laugh ut
the expression of utter surprise.
"You here, LydiaT" he cried in
amazement. did you come here from
Corydon? Where's your father?"
why, yes, we've been here for
weeks. Fathers gone to see some
friends at Fort Steuben tonight, but
he'll be back soon"
So this was where Cranmer had
gone, after that night in the smithy
at Corydon. David saw In a flash
that upon himself alone must depend
Cranmer's capture. Hiding his ex-
element, he pretended to listen to
Lydia with eager pleasure.
She ran on in naive delight at see
ing David once more. They were liv-
ing in the cabin nearest the inn, she
said; and she begged David to come
and talk with her till her father re-
turned. 1t was late when they heard
Cranmer's voice lifted in a roaring
ballad and distinguished his portly
form moving uncertainty down the
path that led to the cabin.
David felt himself grow hot with
repugnance as the man drew nearer.
He had not seen him since that night
when he had watched the three con-
%spirators in the smithy.
Cranmer's heavy steps drew near
er; ne started in surprise when he
came on the two figures in the dark
ness and there was a ote of relief
In his laughter when he heard David
speak.
why it's young Larrencel Sweet
hearting out here in the dark, you
rogues? Well, when your mother
was your age, Lydia! ;"
David flushed with resentment at
the mans c-oarseness, but he gave him
a civil good night. He planned to
watch the house and confront Gran
mer when Lydia was not present.
you won't stay "A bit longer? I've
been kept overlong with the young
men across the river-they're a set of
jolly dogs. You won't stay? Good
night, my boyr'
The man was evidently labOring un-
der an excitement not wholly due to
utnA. no pfH had mot tulEAn 49,.
steps when he heard Cranmer burst
out in an exultant whisper that was
louder than he realized:
"Well, daughter, my work is donel'
"Hushr" said Lydia sharply, and
drew him within doors.
David stopped short in his tracks.
There vas not n moment to lose.
Without doubt, Cranmer had finished
his work as n spy and vas ready to
leave, laden with information that
would be Of value to the British.
should war actually be declared.
What a jolly, ingenious guest the
Kentuckians must have found him
He set his jaws firmly together and
took a quick step toward the cabin.
1t might not be too late. A thread OF
Light shone from the crack of the
heavy door.
Mr.. Cranmer |" he called.
There was the sound of a chair
moved hastily back from a table, and
the figure of Cranmer was outlined
in the candlelight.
"Wellf" he asked suspiciousiy.
81 have forgotten II matter that
i wished to speak ito you about. sir"
said David. His voice was without u
trace of agitation.
There was a moments pause.
Crnnmer peered into the darkness.
"Well, If it's no great matter I'll