The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1865-05-25

to hoast of her as member.
Nv reputation was now in the ascend
ant, and no longer was troubled for
the want of patients: but night found
me always wearied from my attention to
the sick Then it was. while wearied IN
body and sad at heart. that l would seek
the mansion of Judge Copeland. in order
to enjoy few hours in his daughter 5
society And always found Charlie
Devoe there but what seemed most
surprising TO me, was that, after few
moments conversation he always left
Madge and myself alone TO enjoy our
selves. This. l thought, was strange
conduct for him. thus to forsake her
society, for did not the gossips of P,
throughout the length and breadth of
the city. proclaim the betrothal of Miss
Copeland and Mr.. Devoe, what suit
able match it would make, etc, etc
eturned one evening from a call
upon Madoe, feeling more sad at heart
than usual. for, like the ivy, each day
were nv affections twining themselves
closer around her. and l felt it my duty
to forsake the village of P-and her
society
There was a regiment forming for the
war. l determined at once to haster to
the capital oi the State. hoping to secure
the appointment of surgeon. Judge
COPELAND was on the same train and DIES
tined for the same place. Then l told
him nv mission, and solicited his infu-
ence in my behalf. The position was at
once assigned me and that afternoon
was o'derei of tn the front l request
ed the Judge to bid farewell to my friends
for me, even had l the time, bad no de-
sire to return to P-and perform the
task
The battle of Chancellorville came and
| in my efforts to be as attentive as possl
/ bile to my men, remained upon the field
with the wounded and was taken prison
/ err l will not attempt to describe the
days spent within Libby Prison, and my
misery when a northern paper was hand
ed to me, in which l noticed tue mar
! riaee of ..Mr Charles Devoe to Miss NJ.
/ Copeland daughter of Judge Copeland
! How mach more dreary than ever seem
ed those prison walls, and l longed for
! death to come and free me from my
wretched condition.
But release came at last. l was eN
changed. TIE con- nement had made
sad havoc with my health, For over
two wears had been absent from p
and / determined at oice to return to
that spot / was npon the cars hasten
ING thither. when who should | see IN
front Of me but Charters Devoe and his
wife, she whom | had waited in days or
sickness. far more beautiful now than
ever before At that moment Charlie
recognized me, and. coming forward
gave me a hearty welcome
WHY, Fred Harvey, how glad I arm
to see you. Well. thought l. unde:
present circumstances l cannot say the
lnn NO r,in
ture of misery felt it, too But
trust that once more enjoying the pure
air of P and good nursing from
Madge. { How cruel of him to mention
her name. for YOU know she promised
to take care of YOU when You became
sick am sick at heart, thought l, you
will soon recover / have been married
since l last saw YOU. { Alas l knew
it to nv sorrow.) Didn't know where
YOU were { guess you didn't care, or
l would have sent you an invitation
Come right along; must give you an
introduction to nv wife" She ought
to have been mine l thought
went at the same time asking my
self if he was crazy or fool.
My wife, Mr. Harvey"
/ simply bowed
Mr. Harvey, { how cool that seemed
am glad to meet you. l feel under
everlasting obligations { confound your
obligations } to you. l trust that you
will make our house your home till you
are fully recovered Recovered |
would never recover as long as saw
him billing and cooling around you 1t
would be more than l could stand 1
should commit suicide IN less than
week J Father and mother will he so
glad to see YOU Why do you not know
that for two consecutive nights have
dreampt about you? Well, thought L,
if I were your husband l would stop
that fun And isis, she does nothing
else but talk about you. What an
addition to the family since left? Well,
since have been disappointed in you !
will wait for her. What a pity it had
not been bov. then you might have
paid in part that everlasting debt OF
ohlioations bv naming it after me- J
Mag is dying to see you Now Ire
member Mag" as the girl who used to
do the general hcusework, and | con
sidered this last remark the unkindest
cnt of all } You must reserve seat
for her alongside of you, fcr she has
been visiting friend near here, and Will
oct in at the next station. Prepare your
lips for sweet kiss.
Worse and worse Had I survived
the horrors of Libby Prison only to be
tortured in this way
The train stopped at the station
Charlie FASTENED TO the door IN order TO
act as an escort and began to prepare
To make room for Mag who was TO be
nv partner for the Journey Charlie
Deyoe entered. and by his side walked
Msdge Copeland
Kind reader. I remember no more of
that trip. Wien / awoke. as if from a
dream found myself ia the mansion of
Judge Copeland. and fairy like one
watching by my side
Tell me-" / exclaimed. ''are you |
Madge Copeland. or are you not. My
Madge or Charlie Devoes Madge.
II am yours" she replied
Where is Charles Nadge.
.Hehas none
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