The Spy of the Rebellion (Based on True Events). Allan Pinkerton

sir; certainly."

      "Do you suppose," added Webster, "that Kentucky will allow the Northern army to march through the State without showing fight?"

      "Not by a jug-full," was the prompt response. "The moment the Northern army crosses the Ohio river, Kentucky will rise in arms and take sides with the South."

      "If she doesn't," said Webster, with much apparent warmth, "she will prove herself unworthy of the respect of any true Southern men!"

      The Doctor's face brightened up, and he laid his hand approvingly on the scout's shoulder.

      "May I ask where you are from?"

      "I was born in Kentucky and reared in Maryland," was the quiet reply, "and I am now direct from Baltimore."

      "Baltimore!" ejaculated the whole trio in chorus; and the next moment were all shaking hands in the most vigorous fashion.

      "Baltimore!" repeated the Doctor, his face red with his recent exertion. "My friend, we are always glad to meet a Baltimorean, for we know there is many a true man in that city who would help us if he could. May I ask your name, sir?"

      "Webster—Timothy Webster."

      "A devilish good name. Mine is Burton. My friends all call me Doctor Burton. Allow me to introduce you to Colonel Dalgetty and to Captain Stanley of the Arkansas Rifles."

      The introduction was cordially acknowledged on both sides, and Webster then said:

      "Gentlemen, I was about to call for a drink when I heard you speak of Kentucky. I am happy to know that there is still hopes for that State. Will you drink her health with me?"

      And in the clinking of the glasses, and the quaffing of their favorite beverages, the new link of friendship was forged.