. The Lotus. \H[Ti: H\SKKT BALL TEAM [ERiHlY-FlVE] THE THE LOTIS , Glimpses of Peace The 0)isliHieht Out of the murky lilacknoss of the starless night came a stream of rosy torchHghts, and the tramp, traiitp of many foot-steps. As they drew nearer and nearer,an arm}- of men could be distinguished bearing red torches. They filed swiftlyand breathlessly through the narrow entrance, by tens, twenties— scarlet glow of the torches fell on their tense white faces, and their hatless,ruffled heads. Their eyes flashed, their jaws were .set. They looked straight ahead—intent upon thei
. The Lotus. \H[Ti: H\SKKT BALL TEAM [ERiHlY-FlVE] THE THE LOTIS , Glimpses of Peace The 0)isliHieht Out of the murky lilacknoss of the starless night came a stream of rosy torchHghts, and the tramp, traiitp of many foot-steps. As they drew nearer and nearer,an arm}- of men could be distinguished bearing red torches. They filed swiftlyand breathlessly through the narrow entrance, by tens, twenties— scarlet glow of the torches fell on their tense white faces, and their hatless,ruffled heads. Their eyes flashed, their jaws were .set. They looked straight ahead—intent upon their purpose. As they approached the stately walls of the ancient edifice, they broke into arun—yes, as though they would take the place by .storm. As they came nearerand nearer, excitement seized the occupants of the building. They were awareof the onrushers! A stampede followed. Lights flashed on and off—they rushedto the balconies, prepared to meet the invaders, and their shrieks and cries rentthe still night air. Then—all was calm. A faint chord
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