The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-11-27

tern--l saw her at work on some last
wetk--End tballrshoW me just how to
make thtm'so,i sa .lfsi;@ t
Edith paused with herpure. earnest eyes
fixed on her aun t's face, 0aiing for her
answer. Aunt GIace, III halfsurprise and
pleasure, leaning toward her niece. La.
ing her hand on the head Of Edith, she
said:
II have not ote word Of disapproval,
my dear. When We obey suggestions
Of selfdenial for the good Of others. we
otey God. You have done we !"
Tears came into Edilh'S eyes. She
ben. her bead moment; then rallying to
full self possession. she replied;
II am glad you think I've done right.
And now III put on my bonnet again and
90 aud see Katy Dawes about the pattern.
You were just in my mind said Ka.
~. as her friend looked in upon her. I've
been wanting 10 see you all day. You
don't know what nice letter I've recciv
ed from G, orge! And, what do you
thick? He's been promoted again"
You don't tell me sol
Yes, iudeedl He went as a private
Not for honor nor pay, but with brave,
true heart to save his cou, try. 1t was
hard to give him up; but ! would have 10.
we'd him less had he slaid at home"
Edith sighed. Her friend went on.
He was wounded at phillippi, and he
had 10 60 to the hospital for month.
When he was we'll enough to join his com
pany, he iound second lieuteuant's s
commission awaiting him, ior his bravery
Wasn't my heart p,oud! ; "
Ano' her sigh parted Editt's lips.
and now he writes me that he is a
first lieutenant
81 am so pleased to hear Of it." said
Edith.
Promoted again for bravery and good
conduct" added Katy Dawes.
"No wonder you feel proud, dear Ks.
ty." Edith spoke in a slightly subdued
voice, as if there were 10 her heart some
drawbacks TO the pleasure expressed.
The two young friends Eent an hour
together, during which time Edith ac
quired the art and mystery she had come
10 learn From some cause she was not
iu the best Of spirits when she returned
bome, and appeared disinclined 10 talk
At once che sst about the work 10 hand
assisted BY her aunt, aid was soon fash
ioning the remnants of carpet into soft
sho 8 for sick soldiers Twilight stayed
her busy fingers ere the day seemed half
departed. During tea. time Ediths face
wo,e an absorbed, almost trou led ex
preston, which her aunt did not fail to
observe. After supper she resumed her
wort. Half an hour later The door bell
rung The sound gave Edith start, ard
her aunt noticed, in the pause tina, fol.
lowed. that her hand slightly tremblcd.
"Mr. Lotto" said the servant, coming
in few momente aiterward
"Say tba, | will be down"
Tie servant retired Aunt Grace hard
ly Cognized a familiar tone in the voice
that made this answer. AS Edith arose
aud left ths room, taking her work with
her, paleness was visible in her face.
The young man who met her in the
parlor was about twenlv.three; steut
CONF actly built, and in robust heath -
lie wo,e a full beard; the mustachc care
fully cu,and slightly twisted at the ends
lie moved quickly across the room tc
meet Edith as she came in, catching heI
free hand in both Of Lis, and greeting hel
in words Of tender familiarity. He wo',i
have b-en blind or STUPID not to have
noticed strange impassi' eness, or, We
might say, coldness, in her manner.-
Still he affected not 10 perceive tlis al
tered state. and said, lightly, as he scateC
himself beside her on sofa.
"And pray what ia this?" at the same
! ;ime taking hold of the work in her hand
III is for the hospitals, replied Edith
A slightly amused expr, ssion was seel
ii the young mans coaulensnce as 1t
lifted halt made shoe aud held it ou
before him.
"Oh! see." And he dropped th'
article. II did not manifest contempt
or fidicule. or disapproval-Only indif
terence. ....
"And now, Edith" he said. speakin;
with the pleased ardor Of one who bring
welcome Intelligence, Il have some goo
news for you" S.. .. .l.
"Anl villa, is il?'' She fixed her sol
brown eyes on him expeclanlly.
I've escaped" ...
| Escaped what2"
"The enrolment" replied the youn
man.
''The enrollmentF I'm not sure tha
| understand you."
"You know that they've been enrollin
for The draft" u... .s.....
"Y,s." a. IT,. ..... .
, "Well, I've been nervous about il eve
since the thing was ordered IF my nam
got down / knew it would be al over.-
, The draft would take me, sure. That
my luck! So set my wits to work t
escape the enrolment, and have succeed
ed" .u.s
"Indeed!" The soft brown eyes gre
large and round. parting with much
their softness.
, "Nes, Ard III tell you how it wa
DONE" And the young man tried TO e.
possession Of one of Edith's hands; bu
/, she moved it out of his way.
"As soon as l learned that tie enrol
ing officer was at work in.our ward,
{ got up little breeze with my landlady-
2 no hard matter at any time, fur she ha
+. quick lemper--aud undeI cover IheraC