Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-03-24


The young soldier for such he evidently
was, followed her movements with look of
mingled admiration and surprise, for if his
coming had given rise to cohjectures on her
part, her presence, there was equally unac-
countable to him. But all doubt WAS soon
terminated by the return of Mrs. Morton.
The lady came YEARLY up the stairs aud
slowly entered, half blinded by the sudden
light. The stranger arose and sprang to-
meet her-'Katei my sister said he. One
glance st the handsome, joyous face pressed
close to her own; and she was clasped in his
outstretchsd arms, ,.I a.l.- a-..-..s
The first surprise and excitement of the
unexpc ctcd meeting over, Mrs Morton turned
to Agnes. although this gentleman has
been for some time an intruder on your lone
illness, still presume your acquaintance has
not progressed sufficiently for you to have
learned each Others names-Miss May, allow
me to introduce my brother, Lieut.. Massie.p
The gentleman bowed smiling recognition
to the blushing gir' accompanied by deli
cate compliment concerning the charming
manner in which she had discharged the du-
ties of hostess to her unbitden guest.
Agnes was preparing to return home
Surely you do not intend returning at this
late hour, exclaimed Lieut.. Massie.
Il am gsing to send her in the carriage
said his sister. mr-
"Even then she should not go alonc,'' fe-
piled he, almost reproachfully.
'1f you will permit me, Miss May" con-
tiuued he, turning to Agres, al will accom-
pany you-although stranger, yet I trust
the acknowledged relationship to your friend
here will be sufficient assurance of my good
intentions '.,iY. saa5ia
The young girl hcsitatcd-not that she
doubted his sincerity, for there was only
truth in the kind tones and earnest manner
Of the speaker; but shall We say it-that for
a moment and moment only, all her wo-
mans pride came to her-she could not take
the elegant and accomplished brother of Mrs.
Morton TO her humble home--it was pass
ing thought, however, and she dismissed it
as unworthy of herself The next moment
she had thanked him and accepted the prof
fered arm,
81 will return Immediately" said he, in q
low tone, to his sister, who glanced with a
curious, impatient look at the young man as
lie passed out.
ut was scarcely just in me to deprive
your sister of your presence after so long an
absence" said Agnes, when they had reached
the street. 'hN '
at would have been exceedingly unjust
and ungalant in me to have allowed you te
venture out unprotected" returned he. There
was peculiar delicacy and grace in his tone
and manner that divested Agnes of half the
embarrassment she would have otherwise fell
under similar circumstances, and when they
reached the door of her modest residence
she gratefully extended her hand at parting
thanking him with sincere earnestness.- -
With the musical, Good night" of Agnes
May, lingering sweety on his car, Lieutenant
Massie slowly retraced bis steps to his sisters
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