The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-09

''My poor little Bobby, you will never escape
through our lines" said Caroline - was ANNOUNCE
ing to her my determination Of attempting re-
turn to Yankee land.
81 shall make the effort at all events, and il am
caught why then I-I-suppose they can but hang
me or shoot me-" Here perceived that my voice
was getting husky, and that unconsciously had
put my arm around Carries neck, and in my agita-
tion was kissing her black dresses with unusual
fervor. N
Before going any further with my story must
inform the reader who am and why I made the
above remark. Some years since left my native
State, Vermont, and went to New York, where
entered the drug store Of an uncle OF nine In
due course Of time became thoroughly versed
In the profession had adopted, and in the sum-
mer Of 1851 / went to the city of Savannah to
establish myself in partnership with o gentleman
who had for years becn'a customer Of my uncle 8,
and who offered me Q share in his bu-
siness, - he wished . practical associate,
and deemed me quite du fat with drugs.
We were doing good business when this
unfortunate war broke out, and after its CON-
mencement we made an immense amount of mo.
nsy-Confederate scrip; but this did not satisfy
me. I am loyal Union man, and became at last
so Disguised with the rebels that sold out my
share Of the drug store at great bargain, and de-
termined would leave the country somehow.
This was not an easy matter, the tide of sue
cess was now turning against the rebel arms, and
~ consequence all sympathizers with the Union
were hated most intensely. .aaeN
There was one tie binding me to Dixie, and I
Must acknowledge that il was q very strong one;
but still the desire TO revisit the North had become
mania, and although dearly loved the tie above
referred to-Miss Carre-still was determined to
leave the South. Carrie is terrible rebel but, as
she and were lovers before the war broke out,
she remained true to her affection, and spite Of the
difference Of POLITICAL opinions, 1t was perfect
ly understood that we were TO get m,rried Mt the
drst opportunity. wished to escape to
the North, and she was then to join me, q
matter Of no difficulty to her, as her relatives
could procure passes for her, but would not do SO
Tor me, whom they looked upon rs o" cursed
Yankee" had turned all my available means
quite Q large sum--into good greenbacks, and was
determined TO make my way through the lines Of
che rebel armies.
"Mypoor little Bobby you will never escape
said Caroline; and to tell the truth, very du
bious q 10 the result Of my venture; but still
Vas determined I would make the attempt.
al have IN ides,r said Carrie, with start and I
look or self CIRCULATION. Eyes, have an excellen
idea. II You must 60, Bobby. you shall dress your
self IN womsn's apparel; you will then be able u
get through the lines without danger Of your life
as no southerner would injure woman" va
indignant at this proposL, and, drawing up TO m!
full height assured Carrie that her idea was
ridiculous one. She laughed 1t my annoyance.
master Bobby, you are just my size, said she
and am sure you can wear my dresses; get "a mic
wig, and with your smooth face you will defy do
lection" Here the teasing romp ranged along
side Of me, and'truth compcls me TO acknowiedg
that she was just my height. fully rs stou
rs I am, and that 10 my great regret
and spite OF ointments and ingredients to make IN,
beard grow, my face was a. free from mustach,
or whiskers as hers. The fact Is, ! am very small
specimen, but console myself with the idea that Al
great men have been Of small stature.
sweIl, Carrie" sighed !, "your suggestion 4
not bad one. | win adopt IL. Although m
sure shall make horrid looking woman"
"You silly thing" asserted Carrie, with yehe