The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-04-03

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thought struck him that be would enlist
He enlisted as private in the company of
which / was Captain. While We were
waiting at the depot. on the morning when
we left for the seat OF war, Evermond stood
alone. gazing on the scenes of weeping and
blessing and as the thought passed through
of parting with friends, he felt thankful. and
expressed himself to that effect. Yet. lie
said, he felt that it would be a blessing to
bear away one friendly kiss that be could
remember as coming from a sister. He said
this aloud, and in a moment young girl
be says the most beautiful girl he ever saw
put her hands upon his shoulders, and
kissed him upon the cheek. He says he
had just time to bless the angel, when the
order came to fall in. think the girl that
gave Walter Evermond that kiss did glori.
Gus deed. He assures me that it made him
all that he is. He says that the memory of
that sweet face has led him to high and
noble resolves and that he had sworn
within himself that he would never do q
deed that could cause that girl to blush that
she had kissed him, even were she the
daughter of king"
You said he was private, then :" re-.
marked Nellie.
/ "No.--he was q corporal then. He was
made corporal very shortly after he enlist
ed. and before we had been in camp a week
in Maryland. be was made sergeant But,
my sister. what is the matter Mercy -
you look pale"
cor whispered Nellie, hiding her face
with her hands. :" what dreadful things I"
N.Y. thought this story OF Evermond
would attract your thoughts from the dark
or themes"
so it does, in a measure, George but
l cannot help my feelings
Geo. Preston. never mstrusting. never
dreaming that his sweet sister had ever seen
Walter Evermond, drew his arm about her
and gave her brothers kiss
At eight O'Clock in the evening the coach |
was sent to the depot, and at half past eight |
it returned. Nellie left the parlor, and sped
away to her own room. Her heart was in
q flutter, and her face was burning. 1t
might be possible that she had never seen
Captain Evermond but she did not think
it probable. What should she do How
should she meet him Twice had she
attempted to tell her brother of her own
adventure at the depot upon that memorable
morning; but she could not.
Major Preston, ubon his crutches, went
to the door and welcomed Captain Ever.
mond, who carried his right arm in sling.
The old Judge welcomed the hero as an
other son and he was surprised when he
found that the Captain was a fair faced,
handsome youth. just upon the opening
stage Of manhood.
But where was Nellie ? The bell was
rung, and a servant was sent in quest of
her. AT length she came, trembling at
every joint but her father aud brother did
not notice it.
Nellie. my sister," cried George. I" here
is our dear friend, Walter Evermond.''
The Captain advanced with a quick step,
and had half extended his hand, when he
stopped as though he had been shot.
.' Good angels - what is this THIS
your sister -
With a mighty effort Nellie smiled. and
put forth bo,h hands.
Aha !" exclaimed George, lifting his
crutches from the floor, and stamping them
down with wonderful energy. Il think l
see it now Say, Walter,-tell me--tell
me--is this your angel %
Ten thousand blessings on her head II
murmured the brave youth, while the tears
started down his cheeks. g did not dream
of this
Then he dashed the tears away and ex-
tended his hand.
Lady" he said, "you will excuse my
left hand. l know"
Goodness mercy on me !" exclaimed
the old man. who began to see through it. ,
60 Is this the soldier you kissed in the depot,
Nellie ?" L
Again the poor girl came very near losing
herself; but she made one more struggle,
and was successful.
Yes, sir" she said, " Captain Evermond I
and have met once before
1t was curious position for both the
Captain and the maiden.
''Hold on y cried the Major, with an
other thump of his crutches. Il have it.
l know how awkward il is /; and if had
mistrusted, SO much as by thought. that
my own sweet sister was the identical angel
of the depot, should have prepared tho
way for this meeting. But see how nicely
III fix it you. Nellie. are my sister by
right of birth aud you, Walter, are my i,
So you two are brother and sister, ID
"Capital y exclaimed the Judge.
And now for enjoyment. Come. Wal |
ter, lead your sister to a seat, aud we'll talk
Of the times that have tried our souls"
Ah the present was a time that tried
Nellie's soul bu, it was . happy. blissful
trial.
Late at night they prepared to retire.
The two soldiers were left alone after the
rest had gone to bed, for they had been
used to helping each other. The Major
cared for the Captains shoulder; an1 the
Captain took care Of the Majors thigh.
We are at home, my dear Walter" said
George Preston. after they had dressed each
others wound, "and We will have . happy
time of it,
Il shall not be able to stop with you
long" returned Walter.
Mercy What is up now Where
else will you go -
II don't know. / must not stop here"
And why not, pray = II
Because I dare not T.
30 ho!" cried George, who knew his
friend we'll enough, and knew human nature
we'll enough. to read ordinary signs Of feel
;or think understand vou nor Rof