irection, and a quick bright
smile lighted his wan face. Nancy half rose, but Warren's detaining
hand checked her; and suddenly realizing that she was watched by dozens
of curious eyes, she blushed hotly. Her confusion was noticed by the
judge advocate, who smiled grimly to himself.

"State your full name, rank, and regiment," he began.

"Robert Goddard, Major, --th U.S. Cavalry."

"Your age and the year of your graduation from the Military Academy?"

"Thirty-five. I graduated from West Point in 1850."

"You know the accused?"

"I do, sir."

"When did you first meet her, and where?"

"I met Miss Newton on Monday night, the thirtieth of January, at
Senator Warren's house."

"How long have you known Captain Lloyd?"

"We were school-mates together in New York. I should say I had known
him for about twenty years all told."

"Have you seen much of each other in recent years?"

"Not very much. Our professions kept us apart."

"How did you happen to join him here?"

"I heard that he was here, and wrote him I was coming to Washington for
a few days on leave, and he suggested that I room with him."

"Did Captain Lloyd tell you that he suspected the accused was a rebel
spy?"

"He did, sir."

"And did you agree with him?"

"I did not."

"Have you had any cause since then to change your mind?"

"I object to that question," exclaimed Warren, heatedly.

"Objection not sustained," ruled the president. "Continue your
examination, Mr. Judge Advocate."

"While in Winchester did you see anything in the prisoner's conduct
which made you believe that she was acting as a spy?"

"No, sir; I _saw_ nothing in her conduct which would indicate that."
Only Warren's keen ear caught the slight emphasis on "saw," and he drew
a quick breath of relief when the judge advocate did not press the
question.

"Did you escort the accused and her aunt to Winchester?"

"I did, sir."

"Did you see much of the accused while there?"

"Miss Newton and her niece came often to see me when I was convalescing
from my wounds. I returned to Washington in the same train with them,
but I have not met either of the ladies since we parted at the depot."

"Major Goddard, are you engaged to the accused?"

"I have not that honor," with quiet dignity, and a ripple of applause
sounded through the room. Goddard's eyes strayed in Nancy's direction,
but he could not see the rich color which mantled her pale face. She
dropped her eyes instantly