CHAPTER XV-—Continued, oe] Boe “1 got sick one day an’ couldn't hide ‘cause I were makin’ tracks In the snow so I had to give In,” sald Solo- mon. “Margaret has been here, but they won't let ‘er come no more "count o' the smallpox. Sends me suthin’ tasty ev'ry day er two, I tol’ 'er all ‘bout ye. I guess the smallpox couldn’t keep ‘er "way if she knowed you was here. But she won't be lowed to know it. This 'ere Clarke boy has p'isoned the jail. Nobody'll come here ‘cept them that's dragged. He's got it all fixed fer ye. 1 wouldn't wonder If he'd be glad to see ye rotted up with smallpox.” Jack and Solomon lay for weeks In this dirty, noisome jall, where their treatment was well calculated to change opinions not deeply rooted In firm soil. They did not fear the small- pox, as both were immune, But thelr confinement was, as doubtless it was intended to be, memorably punitive, They were “rebels”—lawbreakers, hu- man rubbish whose offenses bordered upon treason. The smallpox patient was soon taken away, but other con- ditions were not improved. They slept on straw infested with vermin. Their cover and food were insufficient and “not fit fer a dog,” in the words of Solomon. Some of the boys gave In and were set free on parole, and there was one, at least, who went to work in the ranks of the British, Early one morning shells began to fall in the city. Suddenly the firing ceased. At nine o'clock all prisoners in the jail were sent for, to be ex- hanged. Preston came withsthe or- fer from General Howe and news of 1 truce. “This means yer army sut.,” Solomon sald to him. “The city will be evacuated,” was Preston's answer. “Could I send a message to Gin'ral Hare's house?” “The general and his brigade and family salled for another port at eight. if you wish, I'll take your message” Solomon delivered to Preston a let- ter written by Jack to Margaret. [It ‘old of his capture and imprisonment. The third of March had come. The is lightin’ fo walk, so Preston had horses for them to ride. brought There were ter Heights, A little bevond they met the brigade of Putnam. It was mov- ing toward the city and had stopped for its noon mess. The odor of fresh beef and onions was In the air. “Cat's blood an’ gunpowder!” sald Solomon. “Tie me to a tree” “What for?” Preston asked.’ “I'l kill" myself eatin’,” the scout declared. “I'm so gol durn hungry I kin't be trusted.” : “1 guess we'll have to put the brakes on each other,” Jack remarked. “An' It'll be steep goin',” said Solo- mon. Washington rode up to the camp with a squad of cavalry while they were eating. He had a kind word for every liberated man. To Jack he sald: “1 am glad to address you as Colonel Irons. You have suffered much, but it will be a comfort for you to know that the information you brought en. abled me to hasten the departure of the British.” Turning to Solomon, he added: “Colonel Binkus, I am indebted to you for faithful, effective and valiant service. You shall have a medal” “Gin'ral Washington, we're a-goin' to lick 'em,” sald Solomon. “We're a-goin’ to break thelr necks.” “Colonel, you are very confident” the general answered with a smile, “You'll see” Solomon continued. “God Almighty is sick o' tyrants They're doomed.” “Let us hope so,” sald the command er-in-chief. “But let us not forget the words of Poor Richard: ‘God helps those who help themselves.’ CHAPTER XVI The Great Ally. The Selectmen of Boston, seeing the city threatened with destruction, had made terms with Washington for the British army. It was to be allowed peaceably to abandon the city and withdraw in its fleet of one hundred and fifty vessels, The American army was now well organized and in high spirit. Washington waited on Dor chester Heights for the evacuation of Boston to be completed. Meanwhile, a large force was sent to New York to assist in the defense of that eity. Jack and Solomon went with it. On ae court of thelr physical condition, horses were provided for them, and on their arrival each was to have a leave of two weeks, “for repairs,” as Solo mon put it. They went up to Albany for a rest and a visit and returned eager for the work which awaited They spent a spring snd summer of heavy toll in bullding defenses and training recruits. The country was aflame with excitement, Rhode Island and Connecticut declared for Inde pendence; The fire ran across their borders down the seabosard. Other colonies (were making or discussing ike decid rations. John Adams, on his way to congress, told of the defeat of the Northern army in Canada and how it was heading southward “eaten with vermin, diseased, scattered, dispirited, unclad, unfed, disgraced.” Colonies were Ignoring the older order of things, electing their own assemblies and enacting their own laws. The Tory provincial assemblies were un- able to get men enough together to make a pretense of doing business. In June, by a narrow margin, the congress declared for Independence, on the motion of Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. A declaration was drafted and soon adopted by all the provincial congresses. It was engrossed on parchment and signed by the delegates of the thirteen states on the second of August. Jack went to that mem- orable scene as an ald to John Adams, who was then the head of the war board. In August, Howe had moved a part of his army from Halifax to Staten Island and offensive operations were dally expected in Washington's army. Jack hurried to his regiment, then In of Brooklyn. The troops there were not ready for a strong attack. General Greene, who was in command of the division, had saddenly fallen Hl Jack crossed the river the night of his ar rival with a message to General Wash- ington. The latter returned with the young colonel to survey the situation. They found Solomon at headquarters. He had discovered British scouts In the wooded country near Gravesend. He and Jack were detalled to keep venient points so that, if necessary, they could make quick reports. Next day, far beyond the outposts in the bush, they tied their horses In through the bush. tened. ear to the ground. He beckoned to “Somebody's nigh us afore an’ be hind,” he whispered. till dark comes. ol’ holler log. a brushpile.” They were In a burnt slash where timber had been cut some The land was covered with a thick, spotty growth of poplar You crawl into that I'll nose myself under 1 THEY LANDED AND {| \l}soromon HID Wis | HW CANOE IN A iH THICRET. and wild cherry and brush heaps and logs half-rotted. The plece of timber to which Solomon had referred was the base log of a glant hemlock aban doned, no doubt, because, when cut, it was found to be a shell. It was open only at the butt end. Its opening was covered by an immense cobweb. Jack brushed It away and crept backward into the shell. He observed that many black hairs were caught upon the rough sides of this singular chamber. Through the winter it must have been the den of a black bear. As soon as he had settled down, with his face some two feet from the sunlit sir of the outer world, Jack observed that the industrious spider had begun again to throw his silvery vell over the great hole in the log's end. He watched the process. First the outer lines of the structure were woven neross the edges of the opening and made fast at points around its imper- fect circle. Then the weaver dropped to opposite points, unreeling his slen- der rope behind him and making It taut and fast. He was no slow and clumsy workman, He knew his task and rushed about, rapidly strengthen- ing his structure with parallel lines, having a common center, until his silken floor was in place again and ready for the death dance of flies and bees and wasps. Soon a bumble bee was kicking and quivering like a stricken ox on its surface. The spider rushed upon him and buried his knives in the back and sides of his prey, The young man's observation of this In. teresting process was interrupted by the sound of volces and the tread of feet. They were British volces, “They came this way. 1 saw them when they turned,” a volce was say- ing. “If I had been a little closer, 1 could have potted both men with one bullet.” “Why didn't you take a shot any- how?" another asked, “1 was creeping up, trying to get closer, They have had to hide or run upon the heels of our people” A number of men were now sitting on the very log In which Jack was hid- den, The young scout saw the legs of a man standing opposite the open end of the log. Then these memorable words were spoken: “This log is good cover for a man to hide in, but nobody is hid In It There's a big spider's web over the opening.” There was more talk, In which It came out that nine thousand men were crossing to Gravesend, “Come on, boys, I'm going back” sald one of the party. Whereupon they went away. Dusk was falling. a move from Solomon. In a few min. utes he heard a stir in the brush. Then he could dimly see the face of his friend beyond the spider's web, “Come on, my son,” the latter whis- pered. With a feeling of real regret, Jack rent the vell of the spider and came out of his hiding-place. He brushed the silken threads from his hair and brow as he whispered: “That old spider saved luck to him!" “We'll keep clus together,” Solomon whispered. “We got to push right on an' work ‘round ‘em. If anyone gits in our way, he'll have to change that's all. We mus’ git to them hosses ‘fore midnight” Darkness had fallen, but the moon Solo mon led the way, with that long, loose Their moccasined feet were about as noiseless as a cat's. On and on they went until me— good stealth of a hunted Indian. lowed closely, swamp, but a few minutes of hard omon whispered. shoving his canoe into the water. A middle of the shell of birch bark while Solomon knelt in its stern with paddle. Sliently he pushed through the lilled margin of the pond into clear water, The moon was hidden the woods. The still surface tween two starry deeps—one the other beneath. In the shadow of mon stopped and lifted his voice in the This he repeated three times, when there came an answer out of woods, er,” Solomon whispered. start ‘em movin'"” canoe In a thicket. the heights of Brooklyn toward the southeast, they could see a great light from many fires, the flames of which were leaping into the sky, “Guess the farmers have set their wheat stacks afire” sald Solomon, “They're all scalrt an’ started fer town.” General Washington was with his forces some miles north of the other shore of the river. A messenger was gent for him. Next day the comman- der in chief found his Long Island brigades In a condition of disorder and panic. Squads and companies, eager for a fight, were prowling through the bush in the south like hunters after game. A number of the new Connee- ticut boys had deserted. Some of them had been captured and brought back. In speaking of the matter, Washington sald: . “We must be tolerant. These lads are timid, They have been dragged from the tender scenes of domestic life, They are unused to the restraints of war. We must not be too severe.” Jack heard the commander in chief when he spoke these words, (TO BE CONTINUED) “A Native-Born Prince” born prince of unblamable life who could speak go word of Euglish.” From that date tha recognized heir to the English throne has horne the tite of Prince of Walwe. i White and Black Paris Favorite Combination Is Regarded as Most Effective for Ma- ture Women. White and black, In contradistine- tion to bluck and white, has come to the fore as the dominating color combination at the Bols, according to a Paris fashion correspondent In the New York Herald-Tribune. It Is A purticularly effective alliance for the mature woman, who Is gradually reasserting ber Importance in Paris fashions. Atnong the loveliest white and black effects are the printed crepes, chiffons and foulards, which robes, White alpaca crepe marocain, georgette, cleverly combined of the new models. Frequently there teriul as that used in the dress, the white und black effect is obtained by having the dress entirely In white and the long coat in black, The long, straight, tunic ly well adapted for the combination of two materials and two colors, A feature, pecullar to models of this type, is the slush or slit which appears In some form, either in the tunic or the narrew underskirt, If the tunic Is ex- tremely long, It is sometimes slashed ing. or it may show plalted inserts Showing Tunic Dress Combining White Alpaca and Black Satin, in fan shape. be slashed Again a straight tunic its entire length, beltless models the weighted by a 12 to in is often circular flounce, below the knees, An interesting model of this character shows the extremely narrow underskirt Is slit at the left side to the point where the lower in these white and black combina- tions the tunic is frequently of a white material with a trimming of black satin, such as the collar and of Powder Blue Crepe This rich frock is constructed of powder blue crepe roma, having an apron front of lattice of the same Again an embroldery white ornaments the the skirt will be of satin or black taffeta. other models show pipings of and tiny buttonheies bound In binck, and a few are perfectly pisin, revealing the black satin foundation | slip at the left from under-arm to hem. the underskirt. black and while black glide Nothing Revolutionary | Predicted at Longchamp It is true that nothing very revo- | tutionary is predicted at Longchamp, | says a Paris fashion writer in the York Herald-Tribune But the is no longer subject to over New mode evolution, more restless spirits of fashion, but always achieving a certain prog- ress. And the acute observer can de rive much satisfaction from the em- | bryonic tendencies which characterize the Bois de Bologue styles. The sim. ple silhouette is assuming so many disguises and adding so many frilly details that the term is rapidly be coming #8 misnomer, Straight lines are still straight, but their even tenor is more and more becoming subject to Interruptions. The much reiterated | jeune fille mode Is being relegated to { {18 proper sphere. Dignity, grace and | recognition of the charm of maturity | are ngain becoming influences in the | of Dame Fashion, and the profit immeasurably there an the : domains Hiady will iby. Vestee for Tailored Mode Along with the tailored mode comes | the vestee, either of white pique, moire | or taille silk, often trimmed with {binding und tiny black buttons ap {plied in a line down the front and placed very close together. If the | suit be checked the vestee should be | plain white, but with a black or navy | git the black or navy-trimmed vestee iis smart. Women Demand Comfort When They Buy Shoes The woman =f 1024 is mora thao ever considering her physical comfort in the choice of her wardrobe, and particularly with regard to her shoes. They must conform to the lines of the foot, hug the instep and bend without breaking. Accordingly, she chouses shoes of kid leather, which, In addi tion to thelr flexibility and softness, are also more porous, allowing the foot to breathe. Thus, It is possible tor the wearer to dance all evening without creating the burning, perspir ing condition of the feet which so fre- quently results in painful corns and permanent callouses, So, from the shops to their rack In the closet nnd thence to the ballroom floor, kid shoes find their way with In. creasing popularity, and both the mod- ern woman and the modern man en joy thelr combined advantages of style and comfort.—Kansas City Star. Slave Bracelet Is Also Called the Love Link The slave bracelet, the flexible bracelet of long open links, Is aiso enlled the love link, It may be had in gold, sterling silver and platinum fin ish, A variation of these bracelets has large single stones in square fiat settings nnd Inch links of enamel or emblem to show distinction. Galalith bracelets have new Interest when mounted with filigree and cin with a stone. A unique set of ban- gles alternates jet with old gold. Although 60-inch chains are very smart un new length necklace called ance, Slightly longer than the choker, it outlines the neck more gracefully and drops a fringe or pendant. When the drop’ ornament is a medallion some houses term them amulets, Amulets have heen worn since ancient times us a protecting power which will ward off evil Wool, Gossamer Weight Stockings, Latest Mode Since silk stockings are taboo with sports dress, resourceful designers have brought out entirely new hoslery of different styles in light wool and cot- ton. It Is a long time since any but old-fashioned plain black or white stockings have been seen. Aside from silk there have been only lisie—so harsh to some tender feet——or the heavy-ribbed woolen articles that have been affected by the athletic girl, whe grinned and bore them. The new sorts are of wool, gossamer weight, In fan. cily woven patterns, ribbed or with drop-stitch stripes; and of cotton, with a surface appearance like wool, and in a variety of colors and styles Match Shoe, Glove It is possible to get shoes and gloves which exactly match. In a mode shade, the gloves have frilly gauntlets with an open-work pattern faced with white kid. The shoes, In mode suede, have a rosette of this open work combined with the white kid, beneath =n small buckle. Chamois Ic a Good Duster There Is nothing more satisfactory for dusting than a plece of chamols leather that Lins been dampened. It gives the furniture a fresh, new look, DEER Aras Y ARAL I 70 GRAHAM: NEW AND OLD FRIENDS “Hello, Blessbok,” said Billie Brownlie. He had called upon the Blessbok before he knew he had come from Africa some time ago. The Blessbok was standing in his yard and didn't sey anything. His horns stood up very straight, back upon his head and he looked very bandsome In his purple and whitish coat, He seemed so graceful and so at tractive, but then Billie Brownlie had always greatly admired the members of the Antelope and Deer families, “Hello, Cavy,” sald Billie Brownie. He was glad to see Cavy for the spot- ted Cavy was a small animal who had recently arrived in the zoo, His home had been In the jungles of Bouth America, and he told Bllile Brownle of the excitements of jungle life. “To some,” he sald, “it is very dan- gerously wild, but while it is that, to me it seemed like home and so I did not think of it as being wild. “l hope you admire my whiskers?” Billie Brownlie politely said he did. Next Billie Brownie called upon a giant land lizard who had also just been brought to the zoo from South America and he also sald hello to the new little penguin, a very small-sized penguin, There were birds who had lived upon an island where few people ever went and so used were they to going about the small island that they had forgot- ten how to fly. There was a new sea lion and when the visitors at the Island had seen the animals and birds they were surpriyed to find the animals were really quite tame, though they bad hardly ever seen people. Possibly they had never seen any. A sea lion made friends with them right away and scemed eager to go along on the trip with the people. All of this Billie Brownle heard as he went about on his visits He saw some other splendid lizards, penguins and many other interesting ereatures and he sald to some of them “hello, Cavy,” Said Billie Brownie. that he really bad no idea he would meet 80 many new creatures on this visit, “Well, you're glad you did, aren't vou?” asked the Land Lizard, wrinkling up his funny face in a most amusing fashion. “Delighted that here,” sald Billie Land Lizard sald: “Well, we like to see you. At least { do. 1 may have a pretty dreadful looking face but I am really all right. “You can't think only of appear ances. 1 believe I have heard that somewhere, “And they must have been thinking of me without knowing it when they sald It first.” Biilié Brownlie laughed. Certainly the zoo was filled with fascinating new and interesting crea- tures but he decided before he left that he would go and call on Mrs Buffalo, who had a fine new son and Mrs. Lioness, who had several lovely {ittle cubs. He had seen them before but not for some time, and even though he loved seeing all the new animals he liked to see his old friends, too. Last of all he went to see Miss Ele phant, who had been quite ill but who was getting better now. “They say that I'm Improving,” Miss Elephant remarked, “but oh, it is hard to be sick. They kept covering me with blankets last night so I wold be sure not to catch cold. “But I was so hot, Billle Brownle, and I kept throwing them off, only to be covered up again. “It really Is dremdful, Billie Brownie, to be sick, and the medicine Is not nice at all, “fut they say I'm getting along splendidiy and that in no time £2 all now I'll be my old elephant self omce more.” “That's good mews” sald Billie you shovid all be Brownie, and the
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