The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-11-06

and fear he will come again tonight" re-
piled Emily, with burning cheeks. ''and l
had rather not receive his visits unless my
husband is here"
But. my dear love. what possible harm
was there in the captains visit =? he often
drops into the quartsrs-he used to fire.
quen.ly before our marriage. l suppose it
seems like home to binn-liks old times,
replied the unsaspicious Fred.
IL don't like his manner. Fred besides,
: thought he had been taking wine. in plain
language. las. nisht-so. il you -ay 50. l
will lock the door and admit 20 one."
! Do as you please. my love. but it seems
SO dreary-a happy thought go ioto Mrs.
Jessup's room.
Her babe is SICK
"On! well. yo1 can help her take cara
Of it," said thoughsless Fred do go in. or
else over - Mrs. Ames' come. I'll escort
yoa if you're ready as to leaving you a!
1 home locked IN, that's cnt o. the ques-
zion"
| Emily went, therefore. over to Mrs Anes'
and there her husband ;cft her. A brother
Of Mrs. Amss, cousin, and her father,
were present, and At a late hour, when the
lis,ie company were con versing gay!y, Capt.
! aount wac announced.
/ "I'm so glad !" exclaimed Mrs Ames,
as he entered, NOW We eilali have some Of
those capital songs. and Mrs. Cameron will
play will you not, nv dess 2"
"I thank you. but do not care to pay
this evening" replied Emily.
"Mrs. Cameron will not need urging, l
am sure" said Captain Mount. gallantly
never heard her excuse herself before
arc You not as fond Of music as formerly -
he asked. taking . seat beside her.
eff you passed our house frequently. "
said E nily with dignity. "you would not.
,hiok. ask the question. However, 1 sm
ure to Mrs. ADses," she added, rising from
the captain 3 cheek flushed but he was soon
he felt must be especisily annoy ing he sang
purposely, and with passion. NeveF had be
been more spplauded, and As he repeated
song after song the evening wore away.
"lt is very late !" exclaimed Emily,
glancing at the clock.
The lieutenant is on duty to night; per-
mit me to escort you home"
Thank you," replied Emily, with ready
presence OF mind Il have not yet made
up my mind to 90 homo. II Mrs. Amss
will keep me. don't know bat shall stay
sll night"
keep you. Why to be sure, and glad of
the chancs," responded the good lady,
though she looked little surprised and
the captain. with forced composure. took
his leave.
Il don't know now bat had better go
home" said Emily. when half hour had
passed Z" it is not Fred's regular duty to-
night, and he will return a. two aud be
fri. htened at my absence. perhaps"
He will, of course, know you arc
here"
YES, but think I'll run over; it is
bright moonlight. you know. l shall feel
more conten:ed. after all"
you are capricious,' said Mrs. Amss
smilingIy.
perhaps Ism." replied Emily: but
home is 50 near, it is not strange that I
should change my mind can go alone
he way is all clear. aud left light
burning. Geot night" and she was away.
1t was bus few steps across the wide
yard; the moon sAoue sloriously. yet Emi
ly's heart beat with fesr as she hurried
along. Gaining her door she tried the key.
but her hand trenbied SO that she could not
turn it.
Let me assist you," said pleasant
wss directly beside her Tbs sigh. gave
her nerve; with a sudden movement she
unlocked she door, sprang in. and locked it
o, the inside, aud hsd alfrighted to her
chamber.
OF this she ssii not word to Lieutsnau.
Cameron she saw with a nice penetration
that it WAS the object Of this rsvengeful msn
to disgrace her husband, and that he would
sSo,> sEor, ~ ~ r,,a~ruSoS 4, ~ccon, oI;sh his
design So when, on the next day. Fred
came in oil dismay, TO say that some one
had pu, . pig 10 his flower garden. and i,
had made voful waste Of the beautiful spot
IN which he had taken 80 much pleasure.
she soohed him BY every word Of tender
ness, and even went down into the ruined
parterre and traEsplanted every root that
vas unbroken. But the next day the pig
was in there again, and the garden was
given up ~ = hopeless task.
Poor Fred. you had such . good time
digging" said Emily, ss he stood with her
looking at the confusion dire, 81 don't won
der you feel bad. but wouldn't mind it."
mind It wonder who could help it
I'd like to end ous who has done that dirty
trict. I'd report him quick"
Have you no enemies among the pri-
Yates ?" asked Emily.
mot soul Of them bat loves me-" re-
turned Fred. "not one. I'd stake my life
that not a man in the yard would do me
such despite"
"How does Captain Mount treat youY'
Emily asked abruptly.
"Well enough" replied Fred, moodily.
A, this moment little Algy. the drummer
boy, came up. an impish look in his strange
old face He marched directly toward Lieu
tenant Cameron, aud gasiug squsrely in his
lace. exclaimed. a. hallo, daddy -
" Be OF with you. boy !" said Fred. in
toaes not the most smiable. "What do
you mean r
IL say. daddy IL reiterated the child.
"Bs o6. say 7" exclaimed Pred, lifting
his cane.
"Dont touch him. husband, J" said Emiiy,
laying her hand on his arm. " be don Z mesn
any harm Come here, bub.~
The boy was won in spite a himself By
her sweet face. so he camc towsrd her
I" Come, now. my little man," said Emily.
kisday. ''ssll me who pat the pig IN our