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Conclusion. oe: “Yes,” replied Linn. “I admit that, colonel, and I also admit that I enlisted under age. But I swear that I am innocent of the robbery H “Linn, Linn,’ why will you persist in this wicked de- niale’”’ exclaimed Captain Cameron, starting to his feet. “For your own sake, and for the sake of your father, make a full confession. I am sorry to have brought you to such a pass when you were leading a new life, but it was my imperative outy Confess, my lad, and | will do what I can for you.’ “T have nothing to confess, Captain Cameron,” Linn said, angrily, his temper getting the better of him. “Why am I to be hounded again by this false accusation? I can only repeat what I told you before, that it was your own son who fi i “Stop, stop, Linn!” cried the captain. “Oh, this is too much! How dare you try to heap infamy on the ~ dead—on my poor lost boy? Have. you no sense of shame or of manhood?” a As the captain paused, breathless with indignation, there was a stir in the front of the room, and Major — Dallas pushed his way to the front. wee “Pardon this interruption, Colonel Bromley,’ he ex- fee claimed, “but I was detained at my house, and could not — get here sooner. Will you delay the proceedings for a — moment, and permit me to have a brief conversation with _ Captain Cameron ?” es “If you insist upon it, yes,” replied the colonel. “But— “ be quick.” | ae Major Dallas and the captain retired to an adjoin- ing room, and closed the door. Five minutes dragged slowly by. Colonel Bromley pretended to read a pa- per, and his fellow officers whispered in low tones. Linn s stood erect by the desk, wondering what was to happen 7 ar (or ee * Pornichookecom