Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-03-12
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was captain. While we were wait
ing at the depot, on the morning
when we left for the seat Of war, Ev-
ermond stood alone, gazing upon tho
scenes Of weeping blessing +; and as
the thought passed through his mind
that he was relieved from the pain
Of parting with friends, he felt thank
fnl, and expressed himself to that ef-
feet Yet, he said, he felt that it
would be a blessing to bear away one
friendly kiss that he could remem-
Der as coming from sister. He said
this aloud, and in moment young
girl-hc says the most beautiful girl
lie ever saw--put her hands upon his
shoulders, and kissed him on 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 Ev-
ermond that kiss did glorious deed
He assures me that it made him all
that he is. He says that the men,
ory of that sweet face has led him to
high and holy resolves /; and that he
had sworn within himself that he
would never do deed that could cause
the girl to blush that she had kissed
him, even were she the daughter of a
king" ..a aiam p --e~aaaaas
"You said he was private then ?"
remarked Nellie. .' --..
"No,-he was corporal then. He
was made corporal very shortly af-
ter he enlisted and before we had
been in camp week in Maryland, he
was made sergeant. But, my Sis
ter, what is the matter Mercy -
you look pale ...... -... ....g
"Oh !" whispered Nellie, hiding
her face with her hands, {" what dread
full thiDgs!' a. -. .f .......rr
My,--I thought this story of Ev-
ermond would attract your thoughts
from the darker themes" u...mr
'' So it does in a measure, George !;
but cannot help my feelings
George Preston, never mistrusting,
never dreaming, that his sweet sister
had ever seen Walter Evermond drew
his arm about her and gave her a
brothers. kiss. ,....... ...frv
AT eight O'Clock in the evening the
coach was sent to the depot, and at
half-pas. eight it returned Nellie
left the parlor, and sped away to her
own room. Her heart was in llut-
ter, 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 on that memorable morning :;
but she could not. - "-@
Major Preston, upon his crutches,
went to the door, aud welcomed Cap
tain Evermond, who carried his right
arm in a sling. The old Judge well
coined the hero.as another son and
he was surprised when he found that
the captain was a fair-faced, hand
some 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 ia
ther and brother did not notice it.
Nellie, my sister," cried George,
"here is my dear friend, Walter Ev-
ermond :"
The captain advanced with quick
step, and half extended his hand,
when he stopped as though he had
been shot.
"Good angels 7" he gasped "what
is this? IHis-your sister |"
With a mighty effort Nellie smiled,
and put forth both her hands.
Z Aha?" exclaimed George, lifting
his crutches from the floor, and stamp
ing them down with a wonderful en-
ergy, "I think | see it now. Say,
Walter tell me tell me-is this
your angel Z" -.a ~.r
"Ten thousand blessings on her
head murmured the brave youth,
while the tears started down his
checks. =" i did not dream of this y
Then he dashed the tears away and
extended his hand.
Lady he said, "you will excuse
my left hand, know !" ..
Goodness mercy on me ~ ey-
claimed the old man who began tr
see through it. Is this the soldier
you kissed in the depot, Nellie 2"
Again the girl came very near To-
sing herself; but she made one mole
struggle and was successful.
eyes, sir,' she said. "Captain
Evermond and have met once be-
fore"
1t was curious position for both
the captain and the maiden.
"Hold on |" cried the major, with
another thump of his crutches. 81
have it. l know how awkward it is ::
and if had mistrusted, so much by a
thought, that my own sweet sister
was the identical angel of the depot.
| should have prepared the way for
this meeting. But see how nicely n
fix it you, Nellie. are my sister by
birth and you, Walter, are my broth
er by every tie Of love and gratitude.
So, of course you two are brother and
sister,"
Capital y exclaimed the Judge.
And now for enjoyment. Come,
Walter, lead your sister TO seat, and
We'll talk of the times that have tried
our souls"
ALI the present was time that
tried Nellie's soul but it was hap
py, blissiul trial.
Late at night they prepared to re-
tire. The two soldiers were left alone
after the rest had gone to be for they
had got used to helping each other.
The major cared for the captains
shoulder and the captain took care
of the majors thigh.
Eve are at home, my dear Walter
said George Preston, after they had
dressed each others wounds, "and We
will have a happy time Of it,
shall not be able to stop with
you long" returned Walter.
Mercy /! what is upnow Where
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