Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-04


."tCan I see him tonighte'
~.Sartinly you kin; I'll go and cali him. and
with that the proprietor bowed himself out of
the door,. ~. q
Upon his return there came with him the
half-breed who, at MIR. Savoy's request. fol-
lowed him to his room. What took place there
during the two hours they were In CONVERSE
ton the landlord tried in vain to find out. All
his servant would tell him was that the white
man made him promise to keep his mouth
closed for one week. and that II he did as he
was told he would get big money-plenty gold
Before sunrise the next morning the inter-
prefer and the stranger drove to the camp OF
the Administrations mile west of George
town, on the banks Of the Potomac. Here they
remained several hours, talking with the chief
of the tribe.
"DURNG the 10 days that followed. Mr..
Savoy remained at the hotel talking
with no one and exhibiting no interest in any
thing or any person except the interpreter. In
company with him he would drive to the Indian
camp every night. often not returning until
nearly daybreak. The afternoon of the eleventh
day an Indian sauntered into the hotel and
inquired for the half-breed, who after a few
words with him, took him to the Englishmans
apartments.
THAT night was one probably never for
gotten by the old residents of Georgetown. Soon
after dark a servant informed the landlord that
Mr.. Savoy wished to see him in his room. Upon
entering he was requested to take seat near
the fireplace, while his guest. after locking
the door, drew a chair close to his and in q
low tone inquired: Can you keep a secret?'
at reckon kin II choose
Suppose was to loan you 100 pounds, with
out security, for an indefinite period, would
that strengthen your resolution to keep my
secret?"
oval, stranger, times Is pretty hard Just
now, think It would
Promise me them that you WILL so far as
lies in your power, do everything ask tonight,
and that what am about to tell you shall not
be spoken Of by you for one month
I swar.' replied the landlord clapping his
right hand over his heart, and holding the left
high in the air.
Now continued Mr.. Savoy, tell me first.
Is there minister or priest between here and
Alexandria, near the main road?'
None that knows of, 'cept the one to
Falls Church, leetle morn miles outer your
way.
Very well I want a carriage. the best Won
have, with two of your fastest horses, to meet
me at precisely IL o'clock tonight on the op-
posite side OF the river, at the little black
smith shop. Don't let the driver come a minute
before the time; win be there with a lady.
I shall then drive to the church, and from
there to Alexandria, where you can send for
your team tomorrow. Can depend upon you?'
You sartinly kin, stranger but you haint
tole me that ar secret yet
My good man, you have heard all the
secret care to tell you See that you keep
your word to me, and here Is the proof that
will keep mine and Mr.. Savoy took from his
valise the promised f100, and handed it to him.
"At exactly II o'clock the carriage was at the
blacksmith shop. and So were Eileen Strath-
more and Carlos Savoy. They drove to the
rector's house, near the old church, were mar
ried. and then proceeded to Alexandria where
vessel was waiting to take them to Boston,
{" lust before daylight the cry of fire was
heard coming across the river, and the
people on this side soon beheld q sight never
before or since seen there. Every building and
the fence were In blaze. Boats were at once
filled with strong, brave men. who, upon reach
ing the island. used every effort to extinguish
the flames, but without success.
From the half breed 1t was learned that
MFR. Savoy had employed an Indian to deliver
letter to Miss Eileen. He was to bring an
answer, but he failed to return second mes
senger was sent by the chief, and he also never
was seen again. third was dispatched and