Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-05-25

say dn NSdh anu III puISlf6-l spent my
money for remnants of carpets instead OF
gloves, ribbons and underSleeves. THEY'LL
be sent home in little while, and [ am
going to cut them all mp into carpet shoes
Katy Dawes has pattern-I saw her at
work on some last week and she will show
ME just how to make them
Edith paused, with her pure, earnest
eyes full on her aunt's face waiting for the
answer to all this. Aunt Grace, in half
surprise, mingled with pleasure, was already
leaning toward her neice. Laying her
hand gently on the head OF Edith she said
in voice slightly yelled with feeling:
L have not a word of disapprova, my
dear. When We obey suggestions of self
denial Tor the good of others, we obey God.
You have done WELL
Tears came into Edith's eyes. She bent
her head for few silent momentse then
rallying to full self-possesson, she replied ::
4 am glad you think I've done right
And now I'll put on my bonnet again and
run around and see Katy Dawes about the
pattern
You were just in my mind said Katy,
as her friend looked in upon her I've
been wanting to see you all the morning.
You don't know what nice letter | receiv-
ed from George! And what do you think?
He has been promoted again
you don't tell me so :.
Yes, indeed He went as a private.
Not for honor or pay, but with brave true
heart to save his country. 1t was hard to
let him 90; but l would have loved him
less if he had stayed at home
Edith sighed family. Her friend went
on.
He was wounded in the arm, you know
at Phillippi, and had to go to the hospital
tor a month. When he came out. we'll
enough to rejoin his company, he found a
second ieutenant's comm ssion awaiting
him, conferred for soldierly conduct and
bravery in battle. Wasn't my heart proud.
Didn't it seem for while too large for my
bosom
Another sigh parted the lips of Edith
'And now he writes me that be is first
lieutenant
I am so pleased to hear of it, said
Edith.
Promoted again for bravery and good
conduct added Katy Dawes.
No wonder you telt proud. dear Katy
Edith spoke in slightly subdued voice, as
IT there were in heart some drawback to
the pleasure expressed.
The two friends spent an hour together,
during which time Edith acquired the art
and mystery she had come to learn.
From some cause she was not in the best
OF spirits when she returned home and ap
peared Gisinclined to talk. At once she set
about the work in hand, assisted by her
aunt, and was soon fashioning the remnants
OF carpet into soft shoes for sick soldiers
Twilight stayed her busy fingers ere the
day seemed half departed During tea
time Edith's face wore an absorbed, almost
troubled expression which her aunt did
not tail to observe. After supper she re.
sumed her work. Half an hour later the
door bell rang. The sound gave Edith
start, and her aunt noticed, in the pause
which followed that her hand slightly trem
bled
'Mr Loto,' said the servant, coming in
a few moments afterwards.
Gay GudG Will De QOW0.
The servant retired Aunt Grace hardly |
familiar tone in the voice that !
made this answer. As Edith arose and |
left the room, taking her work with her,
paleness was visible in her face.
The young man who met her in the par
lor was about wenty-three; stout, CON-
pactiy built, and in robust health. He |
wore full beard; the moustache carefully |
cut and slightly twisted at the ends. He |
moved quickly across the room to meet |
Edith as she came in, catching her free |
hand in both of his, and greeting her in |
words of tender familiarity. He would
have been blind or stupid not to have no.
ticed a strange impressiveness or we might
say coldness, in her manner. Still he af-
fected not to perceive this altered state,
and said lightly as he seated himself beside
her on a sofa.
And pray, what is this? at the same
time taking hold OF the work in her hand.
1t is for the hospitals replied Edith.
A slightly amused expression was seen
in the young mans countenauce as he lift,
ed half made shoe and held it out before
him
ooh [ see And he dropped the arti
Gle. He did not manifest contempt, ridi.
Guile or disapproval-only indifference.
'And now Edith, he said, speaking with
The pleased ardor of one who brings vel
come intelligence, L have some good news
ior you
'Ah! what is it. She fixed her soft
brown eyes on him expectantly.
'I've escaped
Escaped what?'
'The enrolment
The enrolment? I'm not sure that 7
understand you.'~
'You know they have been eRrolling for