Virginia’s body slowly dropped as if in prayer that her life be spared.
The sentinel from the house leisurely approached.
“Good work, old pal!” he called.
The Colonel and Sublieutenant rushed from the house, followed by Marya and Mrs. Holland who had revived. The commander blew his whistle and the entire guard who patrolled the grounds hurried to the spot.
Billy stepped from the shadows, and spoke in low tones to Vassar.
“It’s all up with me now. I shot the devil who was after Zonia.”
“Billy darling!” Virginia moaned.
“Keep still, sis—it’s all right!” he whispered.
The Colonel approached the group at his leisure, smoking a cigarette.
He merely glanced at Vassar and began in quick business-like tones: