Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-02-19

| Six months-a year-nearly two years, had.
passed away, and we find our heroine, at the
close of lovely autumn day, seated on low,
rude bench, beneath the old locust trees, perus-
| ing, for nearly the twentieth time, Clark Wal
ter's last letter. She had, as she had expressed
the hope, heard from and of the young soldier,
and many instances of his personal bravery had
met her eye IN the newspapers, But his letters
flled, as they were, with all the fire and enthu-
siasm of youthful soldier, were to her most
precious tokens. This last one was particular
ly interesting, and she did not grow tired Of
reading 1t again and again. A dark shadow fall
ing across the page caused her to look up and
spring to her feet in moment. There stand
ing before her. tall and handsome as ever, and
smiling pleasantly at her confusion, was the
Identical object of her thoughts. attired in the
military dress of Lieutenant of Infantry
"Clark-Mr. Waltersl" she exclaimed, glanc-
ing her surprise at his officers dress.
"No, call me Clark, he replied, frankly ex-
tending his hand. 81 see you are surprised to
see me- he continued, aand by your leave will
sit down here on this bench and tell you all
about it. ~ f
She made room for him beside her and then
began eagerly to ply him with questions.
Il have been so very fortunate as to obtain
short furlough," he said, sand shall improve
it by visiting my friends. But what was this
ed your he added, picking up the letter which
had fallen unheeded from Marthas hand, and
now lay at her feet She attempted to take it
from his hand, but he playfully held it beyond
her reach, and glancing at the heading ex-
claimed:
my last seribble perceive. The. news con-.
tanned in it must be rather DID, by this time as il
Is dated nearly month ago." he added, glanc-
ing mischieyously into her blushing face. This
is most excellent proofthat have not been for
gotten and am most happy to know that it is
So"
"Did you suppose was going to forget your
said Martha her face still averted.
"Oh, mol not that; you are too kind -hearted to
forget your friends; but had hoped for some
thing more than friendship" He bent forward
to look into her face, which, while the crimson
on her cheek deepened, was turned farther away
from him. "Your secret is out and mine soon
will be, and now listen while1 explain 1t was
because loved You that 1 left home, friends,
and all my advantages here to go into the army,
and it is your influence that has made me what
am to-day; and now, Martha, tell me-wfll
you marry a soldier who loves you2"
The answer was very low, but it was satisfac-
tory. Reader, lam not good at portraying love
scenes, and you will please excuse me, if this
one has fallen short of your estimate of such
things. Martha, though usually very submis-
sive, was quite obstinate for once, and refused
to be married on such short notice. And so
Lieut.. Walters prepared to return to his regi-
ment, followed by the kind wishes of the Nor
rises, and large circle of friends and relations
But an agreeable surprise was in store for him.
He had not accomplished halfthe journey back
when he received an order to return as a re-
cruiting officer; and, as he assured his betrothed
on his return, there was probability of his re-
naming at home some months at least, there
was no excuse for delay, the marriage was duly
solemnzed, and Mrs. Lieut. Walters is very
proud and happy woman.