Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-11-13


and Immediately left the party, amidst the jests
of his comrades.
a young lady ~ ne said to the major, catch
ing glimpse of Mary's coarse attire.
Yes, sir--so she appears to be. 1 hope" ad
ded the major, somewhat sternly, Z" that she has
10 cause of complaint against you. poor young
thing. However, such things viii be, / suppose.
Be quick, sir. We march in few minutes
George Bartlett approached Mary with aston
shment deplcted upon his countedance, for he
could not conceive what mad brought young
woman to the camp at that hour to see him; hut
whe he saw her face and recognized her, his as
tonishment vas changed into utter amazement.
Miss Wilder, you here =" he exclaimed, ''and
in this guisel"
Georges' said Nary, - have but few
words to say, and but short time to say them
in. You wonder to see me here. You have rea-
son but we may never meet again, and have
dared what may be considered an unmaidenly
ton to prevent deed that, if it should occur,
would cause me lifelong misery"
Mary-aIIs Wilder" interrupted the young
man, you know that you have but to command
and viii obey-you know"
for this will in all probability be cur last inter-
view. Do pot interrupt me. You going to
march tonight on secret expedition. 1t is
enough for me to say that know its object
How 1 acquired the knowledge is no matter You
think your purpose is unknown to the patriot
troops. You are in error. You will be intercep-
ted on the march, and 1 fear that terrible scene
of bloodshed will be the result. You know that
my brother has sworn that if he meets you in fair
and open combat, one or the other must fall. He
will be with the patrio; troops tonight. Yc-
say you will do anything l ask of you. George,
beg of you for the sake Of the love you once
bore me, for the sake of my brother. for my own
peace of minds sake, do not march with the re-
giment tonight"
Mary replied the young man, :" you ask
the only thing it is impossible Cor me to grant,
Then promise that you viii avoid my
brother 2''
'And af1ix the stigma Of cowardice to my
name Mary, you cannot wish me to do that
'.Oh, my God, what shall do - exclairne,
the terrifeSs girl, clasping her hands in despair
'sCaunot You tell your Colonel" she Continued
* that your purpose is known That YOU
march to night will prove failure, and viii re
suit in the utter rout OF the regiment? Tell hin
this, and % not rush upon destruction. Oh, tel
/ him, George. for my sake ~
Nay, Nary" said the young man, 'yol
must do that. If you are acquainted with tn
intentions of the rebels, it is my duty to lead yol
to the Colonel. We may disappoint them. frus
trale their purpose and turn the tables asains
/ them"
g George, can you ask me to do such thing
! Dare you ask me to betray my countrymen anc
/ the cause which deem sacred ? 1 have don'
wrong. l scarcely knew what 1 was doing wheI
l came here alone through the storm and dark
ness, in hopes to save your life or that of m.
brother. beg of you not to meet my brother
but nothing on earth-not the love I bear yol
and him-not the knowledge of the lifelong mis-
cry that would be mine if either of you shoul,
fall by the hand of the other, shall induce me f
say more. You refuse my prayer 2"
MARY. L cannot, dare not grant it. l will in
form the Colonel that a surprise is meditated
He will ask me why did not bring the perso
who gave me the information before him. It
my duty to do so, but l will not, cannot des
thus with you. 1 shall be blamed, but you mu.
90 hence Immediately, and this will promise
| will not avoid your brother, neither will l see
him and you may rest assured that if we NEE
10 harm, shall befall him at my hands Tor his si
ter's sake"
The bugle sounded as he spoke, and it was in
perative that he should. instantly join his con
pany.
Now. dear Mary he added. 6 farewell
~.
Fear not for me, George" said the yOur
girl :. can return as 1 came hither. I go, al
we must not meet again. viii trust you, Georg
You will not harm my brother. Oh, DO n
> meet him if you can avoid it."
She held out her hand. The young M
> pressed it tenderly and reluctantly turnel aw
: : to Join his comrades, leaving Mary alone in
: tent.
- The young Lieutenant sought his Colonel a
related the particulars of the interview wi
: Mary, in far she had spoken of the purp,
Of the patriots to Illustrate the object of the nie
march. He anticipated reprimand, but to
relief the Colonel treated the intelligence light
:. 1t is but the whim of a love sick girl,
said, smiling at the young officer. Scouts hs
. been sent out and have just returned do i
: believe there is any fear of surprise. 7
:. young lady you speak of has perhaps heard so
= ching which has led her to fear for your safe
1 should liked to have seen her, though. s
must be brave girl How will she reach no
:, on such night Still, my plans are so "
, laid that have no fears of the result. Let To
come. They will be caught in their own trap
To be continued
m. RAJ The iniser lives poor to die rich and
he the jailor of his house and the turnkey Of
en NNealth