The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-11-06
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rare thing that should describe Its cere.
monies. its robes. its smiles and its bushes,
minutely. though never yet knew one to
turn away from the pleasant details. or
weary Of their repetition. Captain Mount
did not grace the little company with his
presence for reasons the reader will uuder-
stand. Ever since his knowledge Of the
engagement he had se1ulously avoided his
first lieutenant, Aad he only deigned to look
in for few moments when the young coup
le were settled in their pleasant homs.--
Emily brought with her her piano ani
guitar. and Feed played alike we'll the v,o,
lin and tho hute. Often AS Captain Mount
passed on through the bsrrack grounds he
heard the blending OF the ansc and the
piano, or the sweeter music 81 Eniiy's voice
and he gnashed his teeth q, ,ne sound,
and walked with harsher tread, and ha
tired in his heart.
Several pleasant lit.le psrtis. among them
selvcs were made up by she wives of Che
officers. and among all the ladies'. Emily.
by her bosuty and talents, shoue coDspicu-
Gus. She had the happy faculty of charm
ing all she met Sometimes Captain Mouns
was present. but he seemed 40 longer joy
Gus and hilarious, ss Of old. When ne al
dressed his FIRST li.utsnan. sonas latent sneer
lurksj in his voice. and there was a repui-
sion in his manner perceived BY none. prob-
ably, but the keen eye OF Emily herself =
Certainly, Fred was too ioateIy noble to
suppose his superior officer capable OF any
petty meanness of character. and too un-
suspecting to believe his pleasantly was
anything more than harmless jestiog. Bat
Emily had better insight into character.
and besides. she knew that be had expert
euced what no man bears with an altogether
good grace. and it occurred to her thsl the
captain looked with sn evil eye upon the
noble form and handsome features of her
husband. Captain Mount was eminsutly
handsome. but bis form was not good. and
unfortunately for his own happiness his
hair and mustache was red. But his msn-
ner was extremely urbane when he was dis.
posed to civility. and this was just when i.
suited his pleasure or his interest
Not long after Young Csmesons marriage
an orderly called over early in the morning
with the captains commands.
'.This is very strange" said Fred TO his
wife. " here il is raining great guns. sod It
is Captain Mounts pleasure that shalt
wesr full uniform. He is disposed to be
sxacsing."
"well. but I should think you need not
wear i" said Emily, innoceutly; "you are
Jour own master"
my o~n uastss." repeated Fred. hsgh-
ing heartily. "thars . good one why.
done you know that il the captain com
naAded me 10 march twelve miles through
the rain and back again should be obliged
10 obey ?"
Are your rules % strics a. that ?" aek-
cd Emily. -
= Certainly they ass. and I must a.k no
ques,ions," replied the husband. "Wen.
l will 60 and dress, though i, eertaisly is.
- il ssems to you, . most unreasonable de.
uiAnd."
"Ars you on guard to-nighs:" asked
! Emily, few evenings afterward. with some
anxiety in her voice.
"Yes. ny love. such are che orders" rs
piled Fred. STOPPING to kiss her ~ be buck.
led on his sword.
And viii it be right for me 70 lock my
self in - ven.ured Kmily, hssiissing as she
spoke. .because--"
Lock yourself in Why, pray. ~.
cause what % hc ssked 10 as;on;.hmsat.
] saaiag - ha looked lull in her fAcs.