The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-03-05

was successful. J'1
Yes, sir she said. Captain Evermond and
I met once before
II was a curious position for both the Captain
and the maiden.
Hold or = cried the Major, with another
'hump of his crutches. L have Il. | know how
awkward it is and if had mistrustsd SO much
as by a thought, that m W sweet Sister Was
he identical angel of the depot, / should have
prepared the way for this meeting. Blu sec
how nicely Ill fix it; you, Nellie, are my SIS
Ter by right of birth and you, Walter, are my
brother by every tie Of love and gratitude. So
of course, you are brother and sister,
Capital! exclaimed The Judge.
And now for enjoyment. Come, Wslter. lead
your sister 10 q seat, and vel talk of she times
that have tried our SOULS ~. -ru. s. w..
All! the present was a time hat tried Nelie's
soul; but it was a happy blissful trial.
Late at night they prepared to retire. Tho
two soldiers were left alone after the rest had
gone to bed for they had got used to helping
each other. The Major cared for the Captains
shoulder, and the Captain took care of the Ma
ijor's thigh.
we are at home, my dear Walter said
George Preston, after they had dressed each
others wound, and we will have q happy time
of it. E-...r
Il shall not be able to stop with you long,'re-
turned Waiter.
Mercy What is up now where else will you
go?' ...- $3.50 .'. tra
4 don't know. l must not stop here
And why not, prAy?'
Because | dare not!
Obj cried George, who knew his friend we'll
enough, and human nature well enough to read
ordinary signs of feeling, i think 1 understand
You know. But we'll say no more about it to
night. On the morrow I'll help you find q
good boarding place
Aud so they went to bed. 81 NI-
On the following morning after breakfast had
been disposed of, George took his sister away
to the library, and had a long talk with her
She wept and smiled by turns, during the con>
versation.
When he came ont of the library he met his
father in the hall, and had q long talk with
him.
Half an hour afterwards he met the Captain
in the parlor.
Walter Evermond,' he said, Il have found o
good comfortable boarding place for YOU
All have you! Thank you, George
Yes. Sit down, and | will tell you all about
it. Now %iisten,' continued the major after hey
were seated. Il have 5ssumed somewhat of a
responsibility, i'll this matEer. ! have even gone
so far as 20 pledge my own honor that you will
80 Dear yourself That the house can never be
ashamed OF you In Short, I have given my
word that You are an honorable, true man inca.
pable of premedi,ated wrong, and fixed in The
path Of virtue
Thank you, George
And now, my dear Captain. your place of
abode is fixed in this house. My sister is hort
ess. and my father is the host
But-George--
Nonsense Do you think | am blind At
any rate, | can see plainly enough 70 discover
what ails your heart and all ! have furthe. 80
say, is-if you have courage you will stay here.
If you have further arrangements TO make.
make them with Nellie
'But-George-will Nellie.
Don't ask me what she will do. Ask hes
Yourself
But your father
Already looks upon you as a son. What more
have you to ask =
4 don't know, Indeed, this is more than l
had expected. / am dreaming
Then ] advise you TO wake up
When Walter Evermoud did fairly awaken,
ne woke 10 q blessed hope. Before night he
had resolved to stop, and before the week was
out he had made arrangements with Nellie
Preston to stay with her always.
And ali this came of the simple kias in the
depot.