| i Bellefonte, Pa., April 25, 1913. | Shenandoah. [Continued from page 6, Col. 4.] erate country now, but that makes no difference between us, does it? And. what do you think? Here is a letter from Washington—from Mrs Haver ill and with a United States postmark Fancy, Robert says it was in a mail bag which the Mosby guerillas cap- tured when they stopped a train!” “What does she say?" asked Made line eagerly. “You shall bear. She says: ‘My dear Gertrude—When Kerchival West was in Washington last week on his way @ by Patriot Publishing company. “There's a Union regiment coming up the pike.” from Chattanooga to serve under Sher idan in the Shenandoah valley he call- ed upon me.'—1 should hope so! ‘Dar ling, he still’ "— “Loves you!" interjected Madeline. “Never mind that! ‘1 have kept your secret. Gertrude'—oh. indeed—‘but | was sorely tempted to betray the confi dence you placed in me at Charleston If Kerchival West had heard you say. as 1 did. when your face was hidden in my bosom that night. that’ "— “That you loved him with your whole heart?" ventured Madeline. “Nonsense! H'm—‘l1 am certain that he still loves you as much as ever" - Here Jenny, who had been down the road making a reconnoissance, came galloping back on an imaginary char ger. “Do you hear that music?" she cried “It's a military band playing “John The boys are singing too. There's ¢ Union regiment coming up the pike And whose regiment do you suppose it $8? Oolonel Kerchival West's, that's what!” Gertrude started violently, then said with assumed indifference: “What does it matter whose regiment it is? “Oh, of course, you don't care. But I do. Heartsease is in it!” Gertrude clutched at the paper she had thrust into the bosom of ber riding jacket, turned away abruptly and hur- ried off toward the stables. In the ex- citement of the moment her withdraw- al was not noticed. A moment later ‘| What do you know of him?" |! belleve, or something of the sort. '| valley, it would appear, is infested nal 40. That means halt. Why, they are stopping here. No. 38—dismount! Ta-tara-la-ta-ta—No. 17—assembly of | guard details. Well, what do you think of that? They are going into camp here. Say, girls, we'll have all the fun we want now! I woader how I'll receive Captain Heartsease. He ought to be court martialed for stealing wy handkerchief—unless he's still got it with him.” punctilious officer himself suddenly came into view. He was afoot. and by his side walked another in Confederate gray—none other, in fact, than Colonel Robert Ellingham. “This way, colonel, if you'll permit me. Deucedly embarrassing, certainly, to— Ah. aw—Miss Buckthorn!" Here the captain adjusted his eyeglass and stood as stock still as the gatepost. “Well, Captain Heartsease! 1 sup- pose the unexpected sight of me has paralyzed you.” “That expresses the situation accuo- rately, Miss Buckthorn,” replied the automaton with perfect composure. “Why, Colonel Ellingham'” the young lady exclaimed, suddenly recognizing the other officer. “Tell me, quick, Heartsease. which of you two is pris- oner to the other?" “1 am the prisoner, Miss Buckthorn,” said Ellingham, saluting smilingly. “I didn't get out of Winchester quickly enough this time. so they gathered we in. But Major Williams bas kindly ac- cepted my parole. and | bave been per- mitted to show Captain Heartsease the way to conduct me here, as" He peered anxiously in the direction of the veranda, whence a graceful tig ure now emerged and ran eagerly to- ward him. “Madeline!" “Robert!” They clasped hands—both hands to- gether—and stood gazing into each oth- er's eyes in rapt silence, oblivious of all around. “Do you see that, Captain Hearts- ease?’ demanded Jenny Buckthorn. “By the way, is Major Williams in com- mand of the regiment? 1 thought"— “Colonel West is to join us at this point. He should arrive shortly. You see. another division of the Nineteenth | corps, under General Haverill, has been | sent on to re-enforce Sheridan. Pardon’ my mentioning such uninteresting de | tails at a woment when—aw-—the fact is, Miss Buckthorn, the excitement of this unexpected meeting has so com- pletely upset me that" - “Oh, bother! Come along out of this, ' and I'll show you how the land lies hereabouts.” They marched off to the seat under | the big cottonwood tree, while Elling: | bam and Madeline West found their way back to the veranda. A little later a Federal guard march- ed up the road, and a sentry was duly posted at the gate. The first person to receive this sentry's salute upon passing was Colonel Kerchival West. He came alone. carrying a letter or dispatch in his hand and looking about eagerly, as if he expected somebody to recognize him. Captain Heartsease advanced briskly to meet him, having duly obtained leave of absence from Miss Buckthorn “Colonel West?" he sald “Captain!” was the formal response. “Yon have rejoined the regiment earlier than we expected!” “Yes. General Haverill sends me word that he will meet me bere at 7 o'clock. In the meantime, Major Wil- llams tells me that some of your com- pany captured Colonel Robert Elling bam at Winchester.” “He is bere under parole. Lives bere, by Jove, when he is at bome: 0ad circumstances.” “So, this is the old Ellingham home- stead!” mused Kerchival, walking aside a bit, in {ll restrained restlessness. Where was Gertrude? How would she receive him? How would Bob re- ceive him under the circumstances? “By the bye, Captain Heartsease,” he said, in a sufficiently matter of fact tone. “a young lieutenant named Bed- loe, 1 believe, has joined your troop. “Very little, colonel, save that he seems an excellent young officer—has a record of conspicuous gallantry, 1 1 should fancy Young's secret service corps would be the proper place for him—you know General Sheridan is or- ganizing such a body, and I understand be wants it to be composed of soldiers ! exclusively, If he can get them. The with—aw-—Confederate spies and irreg- @ by Review of Reviews company. I enlisted as soon as 1 was born. I'll pass 'em in review. Draw saber!” @xecuting the movement with her para- gol. “Present! What! Trumpet sig- - ulars, don’t you know—of both sexes. { As If at the call of his name, that “Yes, Frank, | know you now. You could not have arrived at a more op- portune moment. When 1 passed through Washington | saw Mrs. Ha- verill, and =he told me of your escape from prison in Richmond. But no one knew of your unaving re-entered the service or that you had been assigned to my regiment—not only that, but to General Haverill's brigade.” “My father!" gasped the lieutenant. “Yes. Prepare yourself to meet him face to face at any moment. But he can’t possibly recognize you with that | beard and uniform. Now, only this morning | received a letter from Wash- ington, all about you. Here it is" | Colonel West took the missive from his pocket and banded it over—*“so they have learned more as to your where- abouts since | was there. Count upon me, my dear fellow, to do everything | 1 ean for you." in another moment General Haverill, § { i accompanied by a staff officer to whom A JEHE be was issuing instructions, stood at the root of the veranda steps. He had! only time to return the salute of the | three officers awaiting him there when another of his staff came hurrying up on horseback and handed him a dis | pateh. : “Goud for Major Young!" muttered the general, scanning the paper. “So the men are ready?" ‘hen. turning | to Kerchival, be said: “Colonel. 1 huve to instruct you regarding a highly 1m- | portant matter which has just come up, und there is not a minute to be. Jost. | will ask Captain Heartsease to remain also.’ Here Lieutenant Bedloe thought to withdraw unnoticed, with a mere puss. ing salute. Hut the general's keen eye had looked him over at a glance | and with apparent interest. for he said quickly: ! “Une moment, leutenant — your name?" “Lieutenant Hedloe, general.” put in| Heartsenxe promptly, “one of our best | young otficers.” | | i too, as we are informed.” | “So 1 hear. Now, regarding this | Lieutenant Bedloe. 1 sent for him as | | came through the camp. You may be surprised to learn that he is the son of General Haverill.” “]l am nonplused! Under an assum- ed name, then?” ‘Evidently. He was supposed to have been killed in the southwest, ei- Shiloh or when Farragut came Mississippl from the gulf. In- was a prisoner, and he es looking down the drive- 'What-—that fellow with the beard? his face was as smooth as a last met him in Charles- The young stranger—for he was that manner and to all appearances ~approached and saluted, saying: “Yon wished me to report to you, “Yes, sir.” At this Kerchival started forward, grasped his eand and, looking straight into his eyes, said: “Frank Haverill!” “You—you know me, sir? | | i { CHAPTER XIII, Signals From Three Top Mountain. o ARDON me.” murmared Gen | ernl Haverill, finally turning | away from the youth. “Now, Colonel West, speaking of | young officers, we have an adventurous piece of work for some one of them” - Frank stopped to hear the rest— datigerous mission, so much so that | 1 shall not order any individual to un- | dertake it. A volunteer to lead the; venture ix what we want.” “Oh. sir, general, may | have the chance?" cried Lieutenant Bedioe. “} thought you bad passed on, sir,” returned the general, looking keenly at him again. “If it Is a scouting expedition, sir.” the young man went on with irresisti- ble eagerness, 1 heg to say that | have made myself thoroughly ac: qguainted with the region bereabout. In fact, | wax hoping to qualify asx » scout. Please don’t refuse me, sir.” General Haverill could not help show: ing that he was pleased. “That is the right kind of talk.” he declared. turning to the other otficers. “Our young friend =hall listen while | tell you what is required. We want the key to the enemy's cipher and sig: pal code. They have a signal station on Three Top mountain yonder and another somewhere down the creek that is a nest of mischief to us. Every night we see their messages in fire on the mountain top, and we can't read them. What we want is a bold dash inside Early's lines and a sudden at- tack upon the station, with seizure of the papers and dispatches. If there ix a practicable way of approach from this side of the mountain the thing might be risked with the right sort of a leader.” “1 know of a path, general, and I be- Heve ! could accomplish the undertak- ing," urged Frank. “Very well. Major McCandless of my staff here will take yon to Young's headquarters. He will furnish scout. men and horses—and Confederate uni- forms if needed. Now, lieutenant” here General Haverill took out his note- book—"give me a few particulars about yourself. Have you parents living?" *] have the particulars regarding Lieutenant Bedloe and his pareuts, general,” said Heartsease. hastening to poor Frauk’s rescue. “Very well. 1 will ask you for them if necessary. Goodby, my lad,” he added, turning to Frank and grasping his hand. “Do the best you can—no man can do more. Keep a brave heart and come back to us.” The young man bowed, saluted and started away. Heartsease met bim at | the end of the veranda, and they ex- | changed a whispered word. Then . Heartsease returned, saying: “Colonel West—aw~it's deucedly em- ' barrassing, you know, but I shall have | to ask leave of absence and go with | him.” | “Good boy, Heartsease! Well, ask | the general. He can hardly refuse i - | “That's all right, but I've got to ask | Miss Buckthorn, too, and the thought of that so stirs my emotions, that— . well, au revoir, colonel.” {| The day began very early at Belle | Bosquet that golden October season in that restless year of war's alarms. 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