The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-05-14

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ball of yarn and knitting needles, on whicl
three or four rounds had been hastily cast
The ten or more minutes, which Ffsnl
Howard naturally enough supposed wer'
spent in toilet preparations had been occupied
with the hurried winding OF skein Of yarn
and the knitting Of three rounds on ambryc
stocking. Seating herself in front Of Mr.
Howard, Flora, 10 quiet, natural way, open
ed her kneedles, adjusted the yarn, and com
menced the homely operation which was as
sociated in her visitors mind only with tn,
days of his grandmother. He was in TOT
serious q state to be amused-the effec
therefore was to disturb aud depress him.
"a beautiful day, Mr.. Howard" said Flo
rs, in clear selfpossessed voice. ii~
Beautiful"
Anything new this morning"
Nothing b.. .-..s ..., y.
He felt strangely i'll at ease. There wa:
no stiff reserve about the young lldies; M
coldness; no apparent design to rebuke oil
annoy him. They were perfectly lady like
and apparently frank IN their demeanor.-
But, for all this, he felt as if an interminablt
depth lay betweed him and Flora.
"Did you see the parade Of Col. G----'t
regiment yesterday?" asked Miss Leighton
II did not"
"Ha?" She raised her brows just little
in token Of surprise. .....
"Did you?" He must say something and
so asked the question at random.
"oh certainly! l have too much patriotic
enthusiasm to let a fine regiment like that
march off, and not look proudly on. Besides
and she put on an arch expression, II have
two or three beaux in the ranks, and want
ed them to bear into battle the strength o
a woman's approval. II men are to be be-
lieved, these things FIRE them with a noble
courage" s
II declare' sad Howard, rallying himself
and assuming tone Of banter, "if you ladies
don't beat anything" g..
an what respect?' asked Miss Leighton
Flora knit busily, and seemed as much inter
ed in her work as In the conversation.
"You are downright bloodthirsty." Iii
was forgetting himself little.
"IndeeG!" The smile faded off Miss
Leightons lips. "Bloodthirsty," 10
ayes. You really take pleasure in seeing
young men march away, armed with murder.
Gus weapons, to kill or be killed"
"Oh, no." Flora James spoke now, bu
with lady-like gentleness of manner. "T'
kill and be killed. IS partial statement o
the case. These are only probable effects
Mr.. Howard, consequences to be anticipated
The ends are noble, and all true women
hearts respond thereto with an irrepressibl'
enthusiasm. We love courage, self.devotion
patriotism in men. And now, when we see
our grand nation assaulted by an enemy
sworn to destroy it, our bosom thrill with
admiration for worthy of their sire,
who arm themselves, and taking thei
lives in their hands, go forth in her defence.'
His countenance Lighted up beautifully -
Her eyes were full OF fire, ald seemed tc
burn into Howard as he received their gaze
And yet there was nothing in her manner te
hurtor offend. She did not forget the cour
tesy due by her to visitor; but her senten
ces were like like words of doom. -
''Have you commenced drilling?" asked
Miss Leighton, in an easy. Turing tone o
voice. "I have not" "Not even in tn,
Home Guards?" "No." Both ladies re
mained silent for nearly a minute, during
which interval Howard in vain tried to thinl
of something to say. But his mind woulG
not act. 1t seemed like blank.
Don't you intend joining company
inquired the tormentor. "Wsll--pve beer
turning it over in my mind"
"Then turn il quickly, and to right pur
pose Mr.. Howard" she answered. "If tn,
ladies cannot fight for our country, we can
least organize ourselv IS into band of re
cruiting sergeants, and bring in the luke
warm and the laggards. The test Of favo
now, is courage. Men who stay at hom'
court our smiles in vain. And we must no
be called bloodthirsty--thatswill offend. S,
don't use that word again, Mr.. Howard, o
you may find that maiden lips in parting
are bended bows that wing fight of ar
rows" 3ea 5e
EVERY man cannot 60 to war" said How
ard, growing serious. "Some must stay a
home to maintain order and keep the wheel
OF industry IN motion. Without this how
could our armies be maintained in the field
The man at home may serve his country al
we'll as the man who carries musket in bat
tle." art
"Not to be doubted" was the response o
Miss Leighton, "and all we ladies' ask is Il
see the service. We don't reason much; bu
we are very sharp sighted, and look right t.
the heart Of things. To us, the TACT that ,
man springs with eagerness to great duty 0
saving his country--counting not life dear
Is conclusive, that he carries in his soul
patent of nobility from God; and 50 we hon
or and admire'him And it is equally con
elusive against him, that he prefers ease, idle
ness, safety and pleasure taking at home."-
Howard glanced from the face Of Mis-
Leighton to that Of Flora, to SEQ what re,
spcnse her thoughts made to those rebukinI
sentences--ior he felt, hard as they were
that he was the target aimed at He reac
no displeasure there; but if he mistook not
satisfaction. Her lashes dropped SO far OF
hercheeks, as she'looked down at her bus,
fingers, that he could not see her eyes; but
the gentle parted lips gave no sign Of menta
disquietude. If any emotion was exhibitet
it was pleasure not pain. eea b