The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-04-02

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pact, with brus1uc comtesy, especially at
iracIavc TO ladies. Tho wsy Of it was this :
The Colonel, albeit notable humorir. himself
was over fond Of . raid Of Wit upon the Com
mand.ante Tho CCrnmandants ,as COOL natured
a. a church deacon, hut not 90 demure. The
Commandante's wife, (heroine OF THE heroic
prose.poem) . little woman, rather piQSdnf
and very pretty. not whit Jealous, but ~,
arch ae Portia. Well, the Commandante had
a prisoner--a female spy! On this hint the
Colonel spakc In good round terms Of railiery
during = morning visit, when my 10 iy, the
Comnlafdante's wifc came in. She vas in her
household costume and looked like girl. The
COorel bowed. and in the excess of his bon
homie continued to assail the Comraandaute,
directing his remarks TO the good lady. who
took them in excellent part. Thereafter waa
bit sf pleasant leave taking, and tie Colonel
retraeed his way home ward full If cherry
spirit and the glow Of a NOR. ing well spent.
and a capital joke upon The Commandante.
Time passed.. Dispatches came in. The
day close !. The sun went down. The moon
rose. and the Colonel slept. The next morn
ing bctimes he was to be seer over great pack
ages of paper, with red tape and enormous
seals. There was thought Of anything but
work. work! work! The Colonel was in
something Of hurry, little cross and very
busy. At ten o'clock precisely a visitor. a lady
was amnoune ell. She entered, and the Colonel
rose.
Good morning man, says he.
'Is this Colonel -? say. sl,e
1t is ma ',n,' replies he. what can | do for
your
She was in great agitation. A slender. lady
like person, in deep black pale and evidently
friendiess The tender heart Of the veteran
melted like wax. She began her story; it was
very brief aud simple che only desired JUS
ticc; that morning she had gems to the CON-
mandanie for u pass to Here she
paused.
Well ma M says the Colonel. 'he surely did
not refuse it Z?
The lady resumed lie did not refuse No
indeed; u great deal worse than that lie
gave her the pass and them horrible to relate)
made an offer to kiss her! And aId- lat this
point in the recital the poor Iadys heart seem
ed almost ready TO break and lie did Kiss he'!
| Was there TO recourse, Was there no rem
edyf What rus she to do?
The Colonel unused. Il was ar ugly busi
ness. He had hardly thought the thing possi
! ble But il must be 80.
Madame, says he with great dignity, Mad
ame' says he, this snrpassss my comprehen
sion. Believe Justice shall b.. done you
| though this officer is my friend Though lie
| has % happy, innocent wife-several little un
suspec:ng children Justice. madame shall be
done you, on my honor, But madame. would
not comEromise and apologies be better tor
| all parties! 1t would save yourself the pub
licity and this happy family the chagrin of
| such q disclosure. ! earnestly recommend a
compromise. Think of this madame, leave
me your addrees ard will call this afternoon
and see yon- Bat let me entreat YOU 10 com
promise the matter
My hero5ne hesisated. She waa irresolutc.
| If--if the Commandante had only tried to kiGs
her and failed. But no--he had succeeded
The Colonel argued, the lady sileasIy wept. A.,
last LITTER much eloquence. she agreed TO take
Der leave ans! be governed by the Colonels ad
vics and . compromise. She clio out of the
vine clad cottage like an angel Of persecuio.
III the dark dayG!
Tbs Coloscl bent his head in thought
DO you know the Major!
An elegsDt genseea,an. He rides a superb
charger, sits his steed like q Aiarnaluke. and 10
never seen disabiNs. He 10 the prince o,
good Taste. discretion aud good sense lie i.
referred 10 by ihe young ladies as a safe ad
wiser in affairs Of love by the genllemen As O.
rare counsellor and friend in those of houor ;
by all he is reg gardod with respectful .ffectio..
Him the Colonel sent for. and together they
put iheix heads. The result of the little coua
Iosl of VAR was the departure Of the Major vitl,
embassadoTial powers TO the Conimandante.
That grave. but alas, erripg individual was no,
81 only An officer Of his staff The Major re-
IAatns.l q prrj jaesiry. 1t must be that young
wen' sny he not the Commaudanie that young
man locks NJ though hs Wets the guilty party
- ihersgh he wcre born for such things
ansi.iIsa A1sjos ssbbsd his hands in the giss Of
1fteu dstxovtry. ..
de- fhe.s .~sss pn fsrthsr business dono that
udraiIsk, The oiBns was perfectly dem oralin
- an4ftAe Colonel snserved. He sat bcfAre
nis w<4IATled CRATE ard anon kstsisd his foot
Ap$~ ths a~os he I.aksa wis,fahy e~t of sassI
witA0W. Even that usually xttNne demestic'
1lshas Brown by name, grew uaurlisA end
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