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Show LEHI FREE PRESS, LEITI, UTAH 4THE FASTER Mt mam w m m m OF" I " 7H af.Jto-jH- -t ''I SYNOPSIS hi lb btaful At IT7S. Coin Ud aaata af Julr. af CBt, ardnt feaaf low tkaar, r f (atf-e- y to aie "Pat" Fajnrwtatbar, daufbtar af a "reed.' " laraJiat Ha at but banalf at heart a t ta oia Hm Rrycliitioaaia Caaibrids. AHar Pri ta the Cantinaatal 144. Wahinf- la araetared lata the compear af AaMe Faraa rtk. CHAPTER II la Which Colin Cabot Gets Acquainted With the Camp and It Commanders and Fall Into a British Snare, Washington and General Greene of Rhode Inland, a big, smooth-fared- , kindly, grayyed man with a deep olee, were sitting together when Billy, the mulatto slave of the Commander In Chief, who had long served him at Mount Vernon, ushered Colin Into the office. General Washington shook the young man's hand and having presented him to the most trusted member of his staff said: "My boy, I hope that the camp has Interested you." "It has set me to thinking." "Of whatr the General asked. Colin, overawed In the presence of these great men, blushed with embarrass ent "I I am young, sir. My thinking Is of small account." The General smiled, saying: "Perhaps I shall be a better Judge of It than you." Reassured but still abashed, the young man said: "I have seen the bare feet, the the ragged clothing, the I misplaced democracy of spirit have sensed a growing discontent and I think that I know what is under It." Graciously, as he looked into the eyes of the boy, General Washington ald, "You are a New Englander and I am told that you are a man of keen perception. I shall be glad to hear your opinions." Colin began with a smile: "I wonder, sir, If I shall ever be as brave Again as I am now. These people know nothing of real war. They have had a few skirmishes with the red men, but that Is not war. Five generations behind them have lived remote from Its, exactions and penalties. So they are unlike Rny other people In the world. Their family ties are Btrong. Most of them have lived far from neighbors. There are perhaps no men and women on the face of the earth to whom the words wife, husband, father, sister, brother, mean quite so. much. They are as sensitive as children. Their Indignation and excitement have abated. When a man's crops are going to waste and his family Is 1n need, he forgets human liberty and thinks of bread and butter and wool. He has nearer enemies than the British. They are the danger of starvation and freeing In the long cold months. He must keep up his upply of ammunition wood, food and clothing or die. Our soldiers are mostly poor and many of them are unpaid, with needy families at home." 'My boy," said the Chief, "you have discovered our great weakness. It Is the need of money. We are going to a part of the line today where there may be some slight activity. Perhaps you would like to go with us." Colin was expressing his Joy in the privilege when they were summoned to breakfast It was a simple meal of toe-caktea, preserved berries and peaches, beefsteak, and baked pota- toes. As they sat down the Chief s, . aid: e "My own breakfast is always and tea. When General Greene Is here, the cook thinks It necessary hoe-cak- to cut a figure." - - TTK TUT A -- Enconrnged by these great men to continue his comments. Colin gave a sympathetic and amusing picture of Ms company commander, at which they both laughed. Greene said : "General, I think that this boy can be more useful with his tongue and Ms pen than with a sword and a musket" "That may be," Washington answered. "I have plans In mind for him." He asked the boy for Information as to his military training and was given an account of his work in the Boston Grenadiers. Much of It had been field work. On returning to the office, Washington dismissed Colin with these words : lll "please return to us tn "You half an Vtir In riding boots and with your sword and pistol." He went out Into the hall with the young man and there said to him In a confidential tone: "Here are five pounns. Will you oblige me hy lending It to Farnsworth and do not let htm know that It comes from met I will see that he gets a furlough. I like ne will make an exFarnsworth. cellent soldier." Captain Farnsworth was cleaning arms with squad of his men when Colla returned. Calling the captain t ....... W.M-U- . tVtfc aside he gave him the money. Amos was overjoyed. Ills face glowed when the young man told him that Wash Ington had heard of his valor at Bun ker hill and bad a high opinion of him. "That puts my heels In the air proper." said Amos. "I'm floored. I could kiss bis boots." -f When we understand the big Chief, we shall all love him." Colin began. "He's trying to build up an army, and an army Is Impossible with out a respect for officers. Their word must be law. If we were to argue about commands, we'd be a congress and not an army. F.very man must learn to obey without question or a brigade of women armed with rolling pins could drive us out of camp. You're the big chief In this company and you must keep us In mind of It. You might have to put me on the wooden horse some day and you couldn't do It If I called you 'Amos." From end to end of the big camp the sowing of this seed had begun. "Which I've thought o that fre quent," Amos answered. When I git back there's goln' to be a new leaf to straighten turned over. I'm my neck an' talk severe. There's too much Amosln' all over this army." Dressed for bis ride, Colin returned A dozen to general headquarters. horses and grooms were in the door-yard- . General Washington and members of his staff stood In front of the house, ne presented Colin to the Generals Montgomery, Schuyler, Thorn as and Heath. They were soon mounted and off at a gallop, a squad of Washington rode grooms following. a splendid white horse. In the diary of the young man Is this entry: "Washington Is a grand figure In the saddle. From his big. plumed hat to his spurs he seems to be as much a part of the horse as the waving mane and tall I have never seen a man who sat a horse so perfectly. Since he was a boy s good part of his life has been spent tn the saddle. He Is as much at home there as a bird In a he bush. The year he was twenty-on- e made a Journey of six hundred miles on a horse's back." They had a swift ride toward the Mystic river. The sound of lively can nonadlng caused them to halt about a quarter of a mile from the line. Leaving their horses with the grooms they went on afoot Colin walked with the Chief and Greene. "There's a slight disturbance on the front caused by some changes we are making," said the Chief. "Now we shall see the old hero," General Greene said to Colin. "Who Is the hero?" "Many call him 'Old Put.' Of course you've heard of him?" "Oh, certainly! Old Put has been In every man's mouth and It's apt to slip out with an oath when the boys discuss his bravery at Bunker hllL" The work was In charge of General Putnam, who came to welcome them. He was a short stout man, with a large head, a fat ruddy face, and hair almost white. He had a touch of the dialect "You are making good progress, gen eral," the Commander tn Chief remarked. "We be. sartin," the old man answered. "I guess we can plague 'em cruel If they try to push by." The rugged Old Put was as cheerful and buoyant as any youth In camp. For days ot this point the Americans had been under a fall of Iron from the British batteries on Bunker hill unanswered because of the scarcity of pow der In Washington's camp. The Chief left his companions and walked along the line of new defenses with old Put In the hour or so spent on the line many shots came over from the British ennnon. Only one American was Injured by flying splinters and he bul slightly. These soldiers of Washing ton had acquired skill In the art of dodging cannon balls. Now and then a new contrivance called a "bomb shell" came down. It was easy to get out of its way, for Its actton was deliberate and obliging. Often daring men quenched the fuse after It landed. The party returned In good time for dinner. The brigadiers had gone to their commands. Colin dined with the Chief and his major generals, each of whom drank a pint of clnret with his flsh, roast beef and potatoes. The sub Ject of their talk was the crying need of powder. The dinner over, each gtiesf went to his own task. The Chief Invited Colin to go with hfm to the office and there directed him to sit down at a desk and write a short letter the substance of which was briefly Indicated. For a few minutes the boy was alone with his task. He Lad put It aside when Billy came In to My that Paul Revere wns looking for Mr. Cabot Itever was In the secret service of the American army. The confident ease with which he penetrated the British lines was the subject of much back-countr- y rhlspered gossip among his Intimates i camp. He brought a letter t Colin This la the mm Pat Fayerweather. letter: "My beloved One: August fifteenth am going to visit the Dorsets near Roxbury on the River road. My school friend Elizabeth Dorset U to be mar-iethat evening. The process may They ;ive ns unexpected courage. live beyond the British lines, so I shall need a pass to the free land. The Dorset will meet me near the Neck They are loyalists, but they are dear rlends. I am sure that General Wash ngton will give you a little time for vour piivate affairs and do what he ishes. Now that co to' fur.' ' t ce of seeing you. I br . quicker and my heart beats so rapidly It stops my pen for a moment The great Virginian Is said to be fond of ladies. My friend Mrs. Kberman, who lost her heart to hire long ago. has told us of his devoted love for Miss Fairfax when they were both of our aga He must give me a look at you. I am sorely In need of It I am sure that he will not regard our desires with a cold heart My father and mother have been shocked hy the uoral torpor of the British urmy. Few of them show any Interest In religion. Many of the officers have mistresses. They are called 'necessary women.' Think of that The cacred atmosphere of New England World Is smoky with contamination. ly thoughts have even entered the mind of Aunt Betsy. You can Imagine the amusing talk among the deserted women of Boston. "Harry Gage has presented himself as a candidate for your place. He will not let me alone. He turns up wherever I go. I begin to hate him. He annoys me. I get sympathy only I d Thank yon. sir." At ones rit General set the fo man to writing letters, the substance of each being suggested in a sentence. enFor nearly two weeks Coiia was be Meanwhile gaged in that service. was given the rank of first lieutenant and a uniform. one Colin worked hard, as did every in Commander The at headquarters. conChief was often writing letters or ferring with his staff until midnight and was always up at reveille and arbeing shaved or having his hair ranged by the faithful Billy. t a pass to his sweetheart Colin a letter by the underground road and tilled with fervid assurance and new discoveries in the personality of the Chief. He would meet her? Of course be would meet her. unless he should die of astonishment at finding the British Id a mood to fight When Revere called again the letter was put In his hands. Its Illuminating details are here presented: "The Chief is the most perfect gentleman I have known. He Is a Christian gentleman of delightful manners. He considers the feelings of the other fellow when most men would not think It necessary. His dignity creates an atmosphere around him wherever be Is. But he Is as human as the rest of If It went He can be provoked. us. far enough. I suppose that he would not lack the eloquent words that go with extreme Irritation. He enjoys a good Joke He loves children and the companionship of handsome women and there Is no one who can speak a more graceful compliment The pretty wife of one of the officers called with a child three years old to see him one day. "The sweet face of the child won the heart of the big Chief. He took It on his knee and chanted the old nursery rhyme beginning. ,usta Jf. '.' "J j0p' The Chief Left His Companions and Walked Along the Line of New Defenses With Old Put from my mother. My father and brother are still bitter against you you are the only man necessary to my happiness. I pray that the war may soon end. Until we meet and you I am "Your faithful, affectionate and de- Pat" voted. "P. S. 1 shall cross the Neck on Lady Belle's back. I am sure that you will be glad to see her." These words related to Pat's beautiful mare with blazed face and two white stockings that rose evenly half- n rnt I ts out K ft fat Wo rf v sit;rtm I'""" Buvxij-nuivhum iiuden on many a Journey with her lover. The young man was pleased and worried by the letter. His face was flushed, his braiD busy. Of course, he would go to see her. He must find a way to do that. He began to suspect that the girl hud In mind a double wedding at the home of the Dorsets. It would be a happy way of putting an end to their troubles. General Washington returned to his office, where Colin awaited him. The Chief read the letter which the young man had written and gave him a word of approval. "It Is well done. I shall be glad to have you In my official family here as a secretary If you think that the work would be to your liking." "It will be an honor and a pleasure to serve you, sir. If I am equal to the task." The General smiled and nodded, say ing: "1 shall ask Billy to show you to your room and to move your posses sions. When that Is done I will ad vise you of the work to which you may address yourself." "Before It begins, sir. I regret to have to ask a favor. On the fifteenth of August I wish to go to Roxbury to he absent for a day. It Is a personal matter." The General smiled. He had reed correctly the look In the hoy's face. "A matter of the heart V "Yes. sir." u r The big Virginian arose from his chair still smiling and changed a little the arrangement of the papers on his desk. His face turned grave. He spoke In a low. ruminating tone as If the trifling 'incident had stirred old memories. "Of course she Is beautiful and all other things seem little when compared to her." "You read my mind, sir. She Is She Is coming out of Bos beautiful ton to the wedding of a school friend In Roxbury. She will need a pass through our line." The General, looking downward, had been pacing slowly between his desk and the garden window. There was a touch of sadness In his face. Returning to his desk, he said, "We shall try to get a pass for her and. unless something unforeseen should happen, you may go and yon shall have an escort and my best wishes." some of The comedian was relating a Wena to ball experiences bis music "I well remember my first tour, I myhe said. "1 sang the songs that self bad composed." 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V mi ?fpY 1 There was sa old man And there waa an old woman They lived la a vinegar bottle together Sheltered from wind and all kinds o' weather, They lived In a vinegar bottle to- MV RADIOTIC s LilWe st-n- "No lady Is permitted to tarry long In the office, for after a little time the Chief rises and says, 'Lieutenant Cabot will now show you our delightful garden.' "My trips to the garden have become a Jest at headquarters. "He is fond of dancing and Is a model of grace and gallantry on the floor. Now and then the wives of the staff officers and other fine ladies here in Cambridge come to us of an evening. We have music and a pleasant party. Mrs. Washington Is expected the day after tomorrow. A squad of cavalry has gone out to meet her." Captain Farnsworth had returned full of zeal for the service of God and his country. Some neighbors too old for military service were to help his young boys with the harvesting. The Commander in Chief planned movement with the an offensive double purpose of driving the British out of Boston and reviving the spirit of his troops and that of the people behind them. His staff sat a day considering it and decided to delay action for a more favorable time. The Chief bowed to their decision. Knowing the background, and spirit of the Colonies, he saw the Imperative need to avoid arrogant or arbitrary action. In all plans Involving risk he consulted the staff. He was wont to say, "I am only a Bei'vuut of the people who have sent me here and my staff are fhelr representatives." No pay was arriving for officer or men. DeDiscontent was growing. sertions were frequent. The military chest was empty. The paymaster had not a dollar in hand. The commissary general had strained his own credit to keep the army alive. Recruits were hard to get. The terms of most of those In camp would expire In December and January. It looked as It the army would dissolve at the year's end. Winter was ahead with no supply of clothing and blankets suited to Its rigors. Coast settlements were being raided by the British and were demanding detachments to protect them. Every day was filled with worry and annoyance. At this time we find In the notes of the young man the first Intimation of a great discovery: "Here Is a mystery. The army suffers Injustice, neglect, broken faith, homesickness, days without bread, days without meat months without pay. Some of us have feared that we might awake some day and find the camp breaking. It stays. Why? There are Discipline Is Improving. some of us here who feel Washington's spirit We get his vision and share his faith. Every evening we carry his Inspiration to the brigades." For a stirring address to one of the Massachusetts brigades the young man was commended In a general order and promoted to the rank of captain, Mrs. Washington arrived with her young son and his wife In a coach drawn by four horses with a splendid postilion dressed In blue and white, "We all like her," Colin writes. "Amiable! Charming manners I Short and plump I Hair turning gray I Dark eyes I Olive skin I Every day she wears a plain gown of homespun stuff, neat cap and white neckerchief, all made In America. She sets a good example to the other women. Sits In a speckled apron knitting socks even while she visits. Takes a motherly Interest In my personal affairs. Is eager to see Pat Tells me that she was called Patsy when she was a maiden. Suggests that there are snug houses here to be had at a small rental. She Is a dear and gentle human being. We call her 'Lady Washington.' " 1. jrsday, P del you is. 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