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the North TJfe LOVE STORY A GRAY JACKET By Randall Parrish f Author \f -ITWmwIMmmWm Kkg" ILLUSTRATIONS BY AJtTHUK b. WILLIAMSON ?t Hau, ' "Entlraly the work of the staff. Qreat pity so many were compelled to bo absent, but a soldier can never tail Here upon special duty, Colonel?" "I brought despatches from the President to General Sheridan." "Wish you might remain with ua permanently Tour command, I bo? llere,, ts not connected with our East oarm army?" No, with Thomas in the Cumber? land." Ah. yes. bed some very pretty fighting out there. I understand?oh. per?on ms. Miss Minor, permit me tt? present to you Colonel Curran, of General Halleck's staff. The Colonel. I believe, is ss able a danoer as he Is a soldier, and no higher compliment to his abilities could possibly be paid, aflss Minor, Colonel. Ir a native Vir glrian, who Is present under protest, hoping doubtless to capture some1 yous? officer, and thus weaken the enemy " I bowed pleesantly to the bright eyed young woman facing me. and not sorry to escape the Major's Inquisl t Wen ess, at once begged for too re? mainder of the waltz. The request was laughingly granted, and In anoth? er moment we were threading our way amid the numerous couples upon the floor. She proved so delightful a dancer that T simply yielded myself up to full enjoyment of the measure, and conversation lapsed, until a sud? den Cassation of the music left us stranded eo close to the flreplsco that the very eight of It brought a vivid realisation of my perilous position. If It had not, my companion's chance remark most assuredly would. *^?Ow easily you waits1" she said enthusiastically, her sparkling eyes end flushed cheeks testifying to her keen enjoyment. "80 many find me difficult to keep step with that I have become fearful of venturing upon the floor with a stranger However. 1 shall always be glsd to give you s character to any of my friends.** 1 alnoerely thank you," I returned tn the same spirit, "and I can cer? tainly return the compliment most heartily. It ts so long since I was privileged to dance with a lady that 1 confess to hsvlng fslt decidedly awkward at the start, but your step proved eo accommodating that I be? came at once at home, and enjoyed the waltz Immensely. I fall to dis? cover any seats In the room, or I should endeavor to find one vacant for you." "Oh. I am not In the least tired." She was looking at me with so deep an expression of Interest In her eyes that I dimly wondered at It. "Did I understand rightly," she naked, playing Idly with ter fan, "that Major Monsoon introduced you to me ss ''olons! Curran of General Halleck'b staff?" What the deuce am I up again*-b now? I thought, and my heart beat fulckly. Yet retreat was Impossible, and I a*cwered with assumed care? lessness "I sm, most assuredly, Colonel Cur ran." "from Ohlor This was certainly coming after me with a vengeance, and I stole one quick fiance at the girl's face. It was devoid of suspicion, merely evinc? ing a polite Interest. "I have the honor of commanding thj Slith Artlllerv Resiraent from that State" "You must pardon m*. Colonel, for my aeetnlng Inqulsltlveness." and her eyes sparkled with demure mischief. "Yet I cannot quite understand. 1 was at school In Connecticut with a Miss Curran whose father wss an officer of artillery from Ohio and. naturally, I at once thought of her when the Major pronounced your name; yet It certalaly cannot be vou -you are al together too young, for Myrtle must be eighteen" I Isughed. decldedlv rel' ved from what I feared might prove a most awkward situation "Well, yes. Miss Minor. I am In? deed somewhat youthful to be Myrtle's fsth#?r." 1 said at a venture, but I might serve as her brother, yon know, and not stretch the point of ago over-much " She clasped her hands on my arm with a gesture of delight oh. I am ho glad. I knew Myrtle hsd a brother, but never heard he also was In the army Did you know, ColonH. shs *as Ir'endlng to come down here with me when I returned South, at the closs of mir school year, but from some ratine was dis? appointed How delighted .<h?' would have t>een to meet von' 1 shall cer? tainly write and tell her what a splendidly romantic time we had to? gether You look ?0 much like Myrtle I wonder I failed to recognize you at onrs " 8he wag ratUi&g ?o without afford Ing me the sligntest opportunity to ?lip In a word explanatory, when her glance chanced to fall upon some one who was approaching us through the throng "Oh, by the way, Colonel, there Is another of Myrtle's old schoolmates present to-night?a mo?t Intimate friend, Indeed, who would never for? give me If I permitted you to go without meeting her." She drew me back hastily. "Edith," she said, touching the sleev? of a young woman who was slowiy passing. "Edith, wait Just a mo? ment, dear; this Is Colonel Curran? Myrtle Curran's brother, you know. Colonel Curran, Mrs. Brennan." CHAPTER XVI. The Woman I Loved. The crucial moment had arrived, and I think my heart actually stop? ped beating as I stood gazing helpless? ly into her face. I saw her eyes open wide in astonished recognition, and then a deep flush swept over throat and cheek. For the instant I believed she would not speak, or that she would give way to her excitement and betray everything. I durst give( no signal of warning, for there ex? isted no tie between us to warrant my expecting any consideration from ber. It was an instant so tense that; her silence seemed like a blow. Yet, It was only an Instant. Then her eyes smiled into mine most frankly, and her hand was extended. '1 am more than delighted to meet you, Colonel Curran," she said calmly, although I could feel ber lips tremble to the words, while the fingers I held were like ice. "Myrtle was one of my dearest friends, and she chanced to be in my mind even as we met. That was why," she added, turning toward Miss Minor, as though she felt her momentary agitation had not pasaed unobserved, "I was so sur. prised when you first presented Colonel Curran." T confess to having felt strangely myself," returned the other, archly, "although I believe I concealed my feelings far better than you did, Edith. Really, I thought you were going to faint. It must be that Colonel Curran exercises some strange occult influ? ence over the weaker sex. Perhaps be is the seventh son of a seventh son; are. you, Colonel? However, dear, I am safe for the present from his mysterious spell, and you will be compelled to face the danger alone, as here comes Lieutenant Hammersmith |g claim the dance I've promised him." Before Mrs Brennen could inter? fere, the laughing girl bad placed her hand on the Lieutenant's blue sleeve, and, with a mocking good-bye flung backward over ber shoulder, vanished In the crowd, leaving us standing there alone. The lady waited In much apparent In? difference, gently tapping the floor with her neatly shod foot "Would you bo exceedingly angry if I were to ask you to*dance?" I questioned, stealing surreptitiously a glance at her proudly averted face. "Angry? Most assuredly not," in apparent surprise. "Vet I trust you will not ask me. I have been upon the floor only once tonight. I am not at all in the mood." "If there were chairs here I should renture to ask even a greater favor? that you would consent to sit out this set with me." She turned slightly, lifted her eyes Inquiringly to mine, and her face lightened "No doubt wo might discover seats without difficulty in the anteroom," she answered, indicating the direction by a glance. "There do net appear to be many 'sitters' at this ball, and the few who do are not crowded." The apartment contained, as she prophesied, but few occupants, and I conducted her to the farther end of it, where we found a comfortablo dl r'sri and no troublesome neighbors. As I glanced at hc<r now. I marked a distinct change In her face. The old indifference, so well assumed while we were in the presence of others, had utterly vanished as by magic, and she sat looking at me in ? anxious yet Impetuous questioning. "Captain Wayne." she exclaimed, her eyes never once leaving my face, "what does this mean? this,masquer? ade? this wearing of the Federal uni? form? this taking of another's name? this being here at all?" "If I should say that I came hoping to see you again," I answered, scarce knowing how best to proceed or how far to put confidence in her, "what would you think?" "If that Is true, that you were ex? tremely foolish to take stich a risk for so small a reward," she returned calm? ly. "Nor, under these circumstances, would I remain here so much as a moment to encourage you. Hut !t is no? .rue. This is no light act; your very lifo must lie in the balance, or you could never assume such risk " "I would trust you gladly with my life or my honor," 1 replied soberly "If I had less faith In you I should not be here now. I understand that I arn condemned to be shot as a spy at daybreak " "Shot7 On what authority? Who told you"" "On lbs order of General Sheridan My raformam was Llautenant Cuton Of his staff " "Shot0 A<* a spy1* Why, It surely cannot be' Prank said Captain Wayne, believe me. I knew absolute ly nothing of ?11 this Do yo., think I should ever have rested 11 I had dfexMsald that yon were held undei false a charge0 1 promised rou I would see (ieneral Sheridan on you I behalf, Frank " she bit her lip I in patiently?"I was told, that Is, 1 wae led to believe that you were?had been sont. Ninth as a prisoner of war late last night. Otherwise I should have Insisted upon seeing you?on plead Ing your cause with the General him? self. The major and I breakfasted with him this morning, but your name was not mentioned, for I believed you safe." 8he did not appear to realize, so deep was her present indignation and regret, that my hand had found a rest ing place upon her own. "You must, believe me, Captain Wayne; I could not bear to have you feel that 1 could prove such an in grate." "You need never suppose T should think that," I replied, with an earnest ness of manner that caused her to glance at me in surprise. "I con? fidently expected to hear from you all day, and finally when no word came I became convinced some such mis? conception as you have mentioned must have occurred. Then it became my turn to act upon my own behalf If I would preserve my life; yet never for one moment have I doubted you or the sincerity of your pledge to me" She waited quietly while a couple passed us and sought seats nearer the door. "Tell me the entire story," she said gently. As quickly as possible I reviewed the salient events which had occurred | since our last meeting. Without deny ing the presence of Major Brennan during my stormy meeting with Gen? eral Sheridan, I did not dwell upon it, nor mention the personal affray that had occurred between us. Even had I not supposed the man to be her husband I should never have taken advantage of his treachery to advance my own cause. As I concluded there was a tear glistening on her long lashes, but she seemed unconscious of It, anu made no attempt to dash it away. "You have not told me all," she commented quietly. "But I can under? stand and appreciate the reason for your sllei.ee. I l.now Frank's impetu? osity, and you are very kind, Captain Wayne, to spare my feelings, but you roust not remain here; every moment of delay Increases your danger. Sher? idan and those of his staff who would surely recognize you were expected back before this, and may appear at any moment?yet how can you get away? how is it possible for roe to assist you?" There was an eager anxiety in her face tnat piqued me. Like most lovers I choso to give it a wrong interpre? tation. "You are anxious to be rid of me?" I asked, ashamed of the words even as I uttered them. "That remark is unworthy of you," and she arose to her feet almost haughtily. "My sole thought in this is the terrible risk you incur in re? maining here." "Your interest then is personal to me, may I believe?" "I am a loyal woman," proudly, "and would do nothing whatever to imperil the cause of by country; but your condemnation is unjust, and I am, in a measure, responsible for it. I assist you, Captain Wayne, for your own sake, and in response to roy in? dividual sense of honor." "Have you formulated any plan?" she asked quickly, and her rising color made me feel that she had deciphered my struggle in ray eyes. "Only to walk out under protec? tion of this uniform, and when once safo in the open to trust that same good fortune which has thus far be? friended roe." She ?hook her head doubtfully, and stood a moment In silence, lonkinR thoughtfully at the moving figures in the room beyond. "1 fear it cannot be done without arousing suspicion," she said at last, slowly. "I chance to know there are unusual precautions being taken to? night, and the entire camp is doubly patrolled. Even this house has a cordon of guards about it, but for what reason 1 have not learned. No," she spoke decisively, "there Is no oth? er way. Captain Wayne, I am going to try to save you tonight, but in doing so 1 must trust my reputation in your keeping." "1 will protect it with roy life." "Protect it with your silence, rather. I know you to be a gentleman, or I should never attempt to carry out the only means of escape which seems at all feasible. Discovery would place me in an extremely embarrassing posi? tion, and I must rely upon you to pro? tect roe from such a possibility." "I beg you," I began, "do not com? promise yourself in any way for roy sake." "But 1 am royself already deeply in? volved in this, she interrupted, "and 1 could retain no peace of mind were I to do otherwise. Now listen. Make your way back to the ballroom, and In fifteen minutes from now bo en? gaged in conversation with General , CarltOfl near the main entrance. I shall join you there, and you will take your cue from me. You understand?" ? Perfectly, but?M 'There is no but,' Captain Wayne, only do not fail roe " Our eyes met for an instant ; what sh< lead \u mine God knows in hers Mr si determination, with a daring strange to woman. The next moment she had vanished through a side door, and 1 was alone. CHAPTER XVII. Through the Camp of the Enemy. A glance At my watch told me that 11 whs already within a few moments of midnight There was. however, no diminution In the festivities, and I waited in silence until I heard the sentries calling the hour, and then pressed my way back into the noisy, crowded ballroom. T was stopped twice by well-meaning officers whom I had met earlier in the evening, but breaking away from them after the exchange of a sentence or two, I urged my course as directly as possible to? ward where the spectacled brigadier yet held his post as master of cere? monies. We had been conversing pleasantly for several minutes when Mrs. Bren nan appeared. Standing so as to face the stairs, I saw her first coming down, and noted that she wore her hat, and had a light walking-cloak thrown over her shoulders. My heart beat faster as I realized for the first time that she intended to be my companion. "Oh, General, I am exceedingly glad to find you yet here, she exclaimed as she came up, and extended a neat? ly gloved hand to him. "I have a favor to ask which I am told you alone have the authority to grant." He bowed gallantly. "I am verv sure,' he returned smll "Haltl This Road Is Closed." ingly, "that Mrs. Brennan will never request anything which I would not gladly yield." She flashed her eyes brightly into his face. "Most assuredly not. The fact Is, General, Colonel Curran, with whom I see you are already acquainted, was to pass the night at the Major's quar? ters, and as he has not yet returned, the duty has naturally devolved upon me to see our guest safely deposited. ? We are at the Mitchell House, you remember, which is beyond the inner lines; and while, of course. I have been furnished with a pass," she held up the paper for his inspection, 'and have been also instructed as to the countersign, I fear this will scarcely suffice for the safe passage of tbo Colonel." The General laughed good-humored ly, evidently pleased with her assump? tion of military knowledge. "Colonel Curran is certainly to be congratulated upon having found ao charming a guide, madam, and I can assure you I shall most gladly do my part toward the success of the expedi? tion. The Major was expected back before this, I believe?" "He left word that if he had not returned by twelve I was to wait for him no longer, as he should go directly to his quarters. I find the life of a soldier to be extremely uncertain." "We are our country's servants, madam," he replied proudly, and then taking out a pad of blanks from his pocket, turned to me. "May I ask your full name and rank, Colonel?" "Patrick L. Curran, Colonel, Sixth Ohio Light Artillery." He write it down rapidly, tore off the paper, and handed it to me. "That will take you safely through our inner guard lines," he said grave? ly, "that being as far as my jurisdic? tion extends. Good-night, Colonel; good-night, Mrs. Brennan." We bowed ceremoniously, and the next moment Mrs. Brennan and I were out upon the steps, breathing the cool night air. I glanced curious? ly at her face as the gleam of light fell upon it?how calm and reserved she appeared, and yet her eyes were aglow with intense excitement. At the foot of the steps she glanced up at the dark, projecting roof far above Uf "Do you suppose he can possibly be up there yet?" she asked, in a tone so low as to be inaudible to the ears of the sentry. "Who? Bungay?" I questioned In surprise, for my thoughts were else? where. "Oh. he was like a cat, and there are trees at the rear. Prob? ably he Is safe long ago, or else a prisoner once more." (TO UK, CONTINUED.) The riro Department. The Hishopvllle Fire Department bus been re-organlzed, with the fol? lowing omccjrs: Chief, <;. P. Parrott; A.-st. Chief, It, <;. Heaon; Captain, W. H. oFlsom; Bee, and Treaa., j. H, Htuckey. The company contemplates entering the State Tournamenl at Ab bevllle June 24, 26, "?i. and is having aome pructlce every afternoon, Last year at Hock Hill Blshopvllle mad< Ihe fastest time with horse, but loal n little lime at nosale, falling behind Ihe winner of < up bj about two-third id a second Blshopvllle IVndicator Tin- Henntors who insist that th--^ never saw a lobbyist around Washing ;<ni probah|> belong t<> 11?? - class id men \\h<> don'i know tin opi?oriunlt> when Ihey sec it Wilmington St u REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The First National Rank of Stimtcr, at Siiinter. in the state of South Carolina, at the Clone of Business, June 1. ItlS. RESOURCES. Loans und discount .. ..$626,689.06 Overdrafts', secured and unsecured. 3,640.08 U. S. Bonds to secure cir? culation. 25,000.00 Other bonds to secure Pos? tal savings. 4,000.00 Bonds, securities, etc.. .. 13,700.00 Banking house, furniture and natures. 2,000.00 Other real estate owned. . 1,162.60 Due from National banks (not reserve agents) ... 4,3z4.48 Due from State and pri? vate banks and bankers, trust companies, and savings banks. 1.01 Due from approved Re? serve agents. 19,374.31 Checks and other cash items. 2,386.78 Notes of other National banks. 3,800.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 981.85 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz: Specie.18,761.95 Redemption fund with U. B. Ttreasurer (5 per cent of Circulation). 1,2^0.00 Total.$626,072.12 LIABILITIES: Capital stock paid in . ..$100,000.00 Surplus fund.100,000.00 Undivided profits, less ex? penses and taxes paid.. 18,412.99 National bank notes out? standing. 25,000.00 Due to other National banks. 619.23 Due to State and Private banks and bankers.. .. 918.09 Individual deposits sub? ject to check.301,869.78 Cashier's checks out? standing. 592.33 Postal savings deposits.. .. 659.70 Notes and bills redis counted.75,000.00 Total.$626,072.12 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter. L J. L. McCallum, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the bc^t of my knowledge and belief. J. L. McC ALL-CM, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of June, 1913. Gco. I* Ricker, Notary Public. Correct?Attest: NEILL-O'DONNELL, H. D. BARNETT, W. B. UPSHUR, Directors. Women are fighting for a minimum wage scale. That's about what they get, anyhow. Men put woman on a pedestal) but she has to stand on her tip toes to reach 3U cents.?Wilming ton Star. SCHEDULE SOUTH CAROLINA WESTERN RAILWAY. No. 7. No. 6. 5.00 P. M. 10.40 A. M. Lv. Hartsvllle 5.24 P. M. 11.04 A. M. Lv. Lydia, 5.32 P. M. 11.12 A. M. Lv. Young. 5.37 P .M. 11.17 A. If. Lv. Alcot. 5.33 P. If. 11.33 A. M. Lv. B'pMlle. 6.07 P. M. 11.47 A. M. Lv. Man vllle. 6.12 P. M. 11.52 A. M. Lv. Meredith. G.21 P. M. 12.01 P. M.. Lv. Aman. 6.28 P. M. 12.08 P. M. Lv. DuBose. 6.37 P. M. 12.17 P. at Lv. Brent. 6.55 P. M. 12.35 P. M. Ar. Sumter. No. 6. No. 8. 8.35 A. M. 3.00 P. M. Lv. Sumter. 8.r?3 A. M. 3.18 P. M. Lv. Brent. 9.02 A. M. 3.27 P. M. Lv. DuBose. 9.09 A. M. 3.34 P. M. Lv. Aman. 9.18 A. M. 3.4 3 P. M. Lv. Meredith. 8.23 A. M. 3.4 8 P. M. Lv Mamille. 9.39 A. M. 4.04 P. M. Lv. B'p'ville. 9.53 A. M. 4.18 P. M. Lv. Alcot. 9.5 8 A. M. 4.23 P. M. Lv. Young. 10.06 A. M. 4.31 P. M. Lv. Lydia. 10.30 A. M. 4.55 P. M. Ar. Hartsville No. 6 leaving Sumter 8.35 A. M. connects from North and West, and for Darlington and Florence. No. 8 leaving Sumter 3.00 P. M. connects for the North and West and from Florence and Darlington. Note that this schedule is not effec? tive until March 9, 1913. For further information apply to J. T. CHINA, Agent, Sumter. S. C C. C. GRAVES, T. M. Hamlet, N. C. Geo. H. Hurst, UNDERTAKER AND EMRADMER. Prompt attention to day or night calls. AT OLD J. D, CRAIG STAND, 301 N Main Street. Day Phone Night Phone SO^ STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION' Of The Farmers' Hank and Trust Co., And Its Branches, Located at Sum* ter, s. Cm at The Close of Beans* NMS dune I. ItlS. - msvm RESOURCES: 1 ja\ Loans and discounts ?? ..1589.794.15 Overdrafts. 1,931.6? Bonds and stocks owned by the hank. 5,000.00 Furniture and future*.. .. 2,440.01 Banking house. 19,639.96 Due from Banks and bankers. 62,478.19 Currency. 4,937.00 Gold. 100.00 Stiver and other minor coin 2.456.47 Checks and cash items.. .. 4.051.40 Total.$692,828.84 LIABILITIES: Capital stock paid in.. ..$120,000.00 Surplus fund. 60,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur? rent expenses and taxes paid. 17,207.79 Due to banks and bank? ers. 6,446.83 Dividends unpaid. 40.00 Individual deposits sub? ject to check..189,521.31 Savings deposits. 91,718.82 Time certificates of de? posit. 18,739.48 Certified checks. 64.00 Cashiers' checks. 100.61 r:ills payable, including certificates for money borrowed.150,000.00 Other liabilities, viz: Bills payable, due us by branch banks. 39.000.00 Total.$692.828.84 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Sumter. Before me came G. L. Warren, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. G. L. WARREN, Cashier. Sworn and subscribed before me this 11th day of June, 1913. O. L. Yates, Notary Public. Correct Attest: C. G. ROWLAND, i R. J. BLAND, , ISAAC SCHWARTZ, Directors. mmmmmmmmmmm^mmmm^mmmmmtmmmammmm KNIGHT'S BIG EXCURSION TO CHARLESTON THE BEST OF ALL THE BIG ONES - r Have you made all necessary pre? paration for the big excursion that will be run to Charleston via the Fast and Famous Atlantic Coast Line on Friday, June 20th, when a splendid opportunity will be afforded to spend a short but delightful vacation in the most beautiful and attractive of all southern cities. Char'eston is a ver? itable Eden, where one may shut out the whole world and be content. As a pleasure city, it has attracted more than any place in the South, and holds a charm for all who come. It may be said that Charleston has been advertised by its loving friends. Those who visit this charming city go home brimming over with enthus? iasm for the place. This excursion will be under the management of Thomas H. Knight, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be the excursion of the year. Train will leave here at 7.60 A. M. and will leave Charleston on the re? turn at 10.30 P. If. The fare for the round trip is only $1.50 from this point. What more can one want in the way of an excursion? Put your money down today?now? for this big trip. You cannot afford to miss it, for it will be the most convenient, delightful and satisfactory excursions ever devised. Rowdies not wanted. There will be separate coaches for white and colored people. T. C. WHITE. General Passenger Agent. W. J. CR A IG, Fassenger Traffic Manager. Thomas H. Knight. Excursion Manager. CHAUTAUQUA -CHERAW, S. G. JUNE 23-28. 1913 On account ?>f performance of Alk ahesl Chautauqua ami other high class attractions, to be held at Che ,.,w. s C. June L'lrd-2Sth. inclusive. 1912, lUc Atlantic Coast Line Kail i...01 company has authorized low round irip fares. Tickets Will be sold dr.iiy June 13rd to 2stb. Inclusive, I mited returning to reach original .starting point prior to midnight of .lane 2tth, 1913. It additional information Is de slred, communicate with nearest tick? et agent, or with T O WHITE General Passenger Anent. W. .1 CRAIO, Pa*.* ngei Traffic M.ma'rer. Wilmington, N. C