The Blockade Runner — page 194: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 195 ° This journey terminated at the end of twenty min- utes, and the sympathizer led the way up a flight of steps into a room well lighted by a lamp. Jupe let slip a sigh of relief, but did not speak. ‘ Powers will never find you here, nnless——” The speaker paused, for a gentle rap sounded on a door at his right. - Stepping lightly across the room, he opened the portal an inch, and Bentham caught a glimpse of a young girl’s te. “Thank heaven for your coming, father!” said a woman’s voice. ‘“ Three men have been in the garden for an hour.” The Unionist started and turned to Bentham. “You see how Il am watched,” he said with a smile. At that moment a fond’ knocking startled every one. “Heavens! They have discovered all!” gasped the girl. The young gunner drew his revolver and prepared for a desperate resistance. Comicooolk C@ 5}