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Startling News. 27 “Let me hear your Je 2a he demanded. ‘Where did you find the lad?” ‘When [I first seen him, sir,” replied Sanders, “he was creeping along on his hands and knees half way between here and the east fence. Then he jumped up, intending to bolt for the fence, and that quickly I grabbed him.” “Do you know how he got into the grounds?” “T can’t tell you that, sir,” stated Sanders, “but I’m sure he didn’t come in by the gate. Martin is on guard there, and he hasn’t opened it since sundown.” “Then he no doubt scaled the fence,” suggested Cap- tain Cameron. ‘“‘Make an examination in the morning, Sanders, and report to me if you find any of the spikes Es = x Turning to-Linn, the captain added: “I shall give you another chance to confess, my boy. This is a serious matter, remember, and may lead to very ugly consequences, Consider well before you answer.” “T have considered, sir,’ said Linn, pleadingly. “I am very sorry, but | can't tell you anything. I can only re- peat that I came here for no bad purpose.” “And this is your last word?” “My last, sir,” Linn replied, firmly. Captain Cameron looked keenly and thoughtfully at the lad for a moment. “T regret this occurrence exceedingly,” he said, coldly, “and I feel it my duty to speak to your father.. I shall probably see him to-morrow morning, as | have post- pened my journey until an afternoon train. You may go home now. Sanders will see you outside of the grounds.” “And then shall I look round a bit more, sir?” asked the watchman, “in case any one else should be lurking about “T don’t think that will be necessary,” inrel'rupicd che”