Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930 / 2008-11-18 00:00:00
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"You don't mean it! How can she be?" cried the major, jumping to his
feet.
"I do mean it; and she can be beside him because I let her in myself,
not half an hour ago, and locked the door after me when I come out."
"Then come with me at once, for I must go and see them," exclaimed the
proprietor, starting toward the door.
"Hold a bit, major. Don' you think that maybe Songa has earned a few
hours of uninterrupted rest?" asked the hunter.
"Yes, you are right, he certainly has," replied the major, as he again
sank into his chair.
CHAPTER IV
ESCAPE OF THE PRISONERS
Mrs. Hester, who had been putting her child to sleep, entered the room
in time to hear the conclusion of the hunter's story, which she found
intensely interesting. Like her husband, she was filled with a desire
to see the brave woman who, daring all for the man she loved, had,
alone and unaided, saved him from a horrible fate. With him, though,
she agreed that it would be cruel to disturb the much-needed and
bravely earned rest of their guests. Thus it was decided that they
should wait until morning before visiting those whom Fate had so
strangely thrust upon their hospitality. In the meantime, were they
guests or prisoners, and what was to be done with them? Long and
animated was the discussion of these questions, which were finally
settled by the major, who said: "They are both.
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