The Blockade Runner — page 42: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 43 Sal He was still the man who had followed Captain Powell to the cabin of the Foxhound. “Threats shall not turn me from my purpose,” he said calmly. “I came to Wilmington to see you and Norah. I have completed my mission, though I did intend to remain a few days; but since I am looked upon with suspicion and anfriendliness my presence is needed no longer here.” He strode toward the door with the last word still on his lips. Mowbray did not seek to stop him. “ Remain in Wilmington as long as you find it safe,” he said, addressing Bentham. , “The secret of your action shall not escape my lips; but, sir, 1 would advise you to leave the city as soon as possible. The people would mob you if they knew your sentiments. You can make my house your home during your stay here.” “Tdo not wish to compromise you in any manner,” was the reply, as the young man halted for a moment at the door. “I shall take your advice and leave Wilmington at the first opportunity. Good-by, Uncle Gordon.” | “ Good-by, sir.” Bentham opened the door, stepped across the thresh- old, and shut the portal behind him! Mowbray was alone. : “Great heavens! do I dream ?” he exclaimed, staring vacantly at the place lately oceupied by the loyal neph- ew. “Can it be that he has gone to espouse the cause of the North—he, my sister’s child? My money has educated him for service against the Confederacy! He will train the best guns in the Union navy on our =a , . } Comic soo 6S COLA