The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-11-26
The Soldiers Good Angel; or, What be-
came of A Kiss. rqirs4sr
A waiting calm for you,

The Soldiers Good Angel; or, What be-
came of A Kiss. rgirs5f1
The great depot was crowded: The
Regiment was about to leave for the
seat of war; and it was known that
the brave fellows were going where
fighting was sure to come The cars
had backed into the building, and the
engine was shrieking impatiently. The
regiment had filled into the depot, and
as the soldiers rested for few moments
upon their arms, fond friends gathered
around, and the words of parting were
spoken. There were tears and sobs,
and blessings: there was wringing of
hearts! Wives were parting With hus-
bands; mothers were parting with their
sons sisters were bidding gnod-bye to
brothers; and fathers were speaking
the last word of caution and care. 1t
was season of painful anxiety; for
the departing ones were going away
with their lives in their hands, and the
offering on the battle altar might speedi-
ly be made. -a3iif , eggs %"
Corporal Walter Evermond leaned
upon his rifle, and gazed upon the
scene. No one came to kiss him-none
to bid him farewell. Not over one and
twenty was Corporal w alter Evermond.
He had a fresh, handsome face, and
bright, pure eye; and his frame was
one of those marvels wherein mag
ni6cent physical structure is developed
with small body.
81 declare said the Corporal, wi
ping bit of moisture from his eye, 81
am glad that l have nobody here to
weep and sob for me. Yet, it would
be pleasant, he added with longing
look, "to bear away one parting kiss
But l shant get it.'
''I'll kiss you if you'll let me.'
Walter Evermond felt hand upon
his arm, and the prettiest, sweetest face
he had ever seen beamed upon him
with smile. 0
"I'll kiss you, sir % And the girl
placed both hands upon his shoulders,
and pressed her lips upon his blooming
cheek.
"Thank you! Bless you!"
"Fall in! Fall imp c r9G - ---''a'-i
The Corporal pressed the hand of
the beautiful girl, gave one more look
into her beaming face, and then fell
into line-and ere long the cars rolled
out from the depot, bearing the volun-
teers towards the field where patriot
duty called them. Z a.o
In little while the train was out of
sight around the turn, and the throng
of friends gradually dispersed. ag
.''Nellie, I'm astonished at you %
"Astonished at me ?" repeated Nellie
Preston, looking up in the face of John
Gainsford, who walked by her side to
a carriage.
eyes. How could you do such a
thing % s.lo.s.5g ass aa
"Such thing as what % ii'o.. -. r. I,
| Gas kiss that fellow in the depot
Goodness gracious, what were you
thinking of ?" iai @ 2 g =. 's7' -
"Iwas thinking" replied Nellie, with
a preceptible flush of feeling, that he
might be poor, motherless, sisterless
boy, who had no one in the world to
love him." 30 Lslageu 9c2 b1saA -saA)h
"And SO you thought you'd love him.
eh ?'' M = asl -.
II love all those brave, noble men
who have gone out to offer up their
lives for their country's welfarel'' said
the girl, with deep emotion. 81 never
knew how well / loved my own brother
until l saw him 60 away to-day.
hope God will keep him, and return
him to US in safety" iaaaH sHdU-sJg
y ssDid you notice." said Mr.. Gains
ford, 'that your foolish behavior causec
Il 1o~o l1o ror,orG 90
j "Pd rather you wouldn't say any