The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-11-21
SELECTED STORY.
A STORY OF WATERLOO.
90 uSDEp ON FACT.

The residence Of the hospitab'e Duke
Of Richmond was brilliantly lighted on
the evening Of June 18th, 1915 Groups
Of officers in various uniforms we're seen
assembled in the ball room, many OF
whom were probably entering into these
gay scenes for the last time. Amonpsr
the ladies that ornsmented the room,
many OF our own country women mighr
readily he distinguished hy the easy dig
nlty OF their manners from the viv .c;ous
Foreigners with whom they were mingled
One OF the most attractive Of IT, ese was
Edith Myers An artist would not, p.r-
haps, have called her beautiful, hu' ther.
was dignity and character n her face
which amply a'oned for anything IN
which she might have fallen shor, IN
Grecian model, No, really above the
average height, the sligh,ness Of her f.
We made her appear taller than most Of
the women around her, ss she stood still
holding the arm Of her father. Colonel
Mvers, with whom she had Just entered.
M@oy an admiring glance was turned
upon the fair young girl. as her cheek
hashed beyond it's wont; she looked
hurredly round the room, hardly seeming
TO notice the officer who was soliciting
her hand Er a dance. She accepted him,
however, mechanically. wheI a brigh,
smile passed over her face.
Capt. Bruce. an officer in the Uniform
OF the Lite Gusrds, was crossing tho room
towards her. His figure was tall and
soldier like, his connrenance grave and
thopghtfu!, at times almost ,tern In
years. be appeared considerably her senio,
Advancing to her side, he asked in low
voice, Rsbs weuld spsrs few minute.
that evening to stroll with him in The
adjoining terrace. She assent.d to his
request in the same tone. q deep blush
ri'ing over her face. They Immediately
separated asift To avoid remark, and Edith
was soon wal,zing in the brilliant cir
The evening wore on and the gaie,y
Was At its height, when band was laid
on Edith's arm, and the same ,ow voice
whispered In her ear: III claim YOU nov :.
at least Tor q lime!" With beating
heart, sbe accepted the proffsred arm,
and making their way through Che merry
groups that surrounded them. the two
passed ont upon the tsrses. They stood
silent for few moments. The brigh,
moonlight which poured around them.
lighted up the shining leaves Of the shrubs
below, and tue scent Of rare flowers with
which the terrace was decolated. seemed
TO fveshen the evening air with il. fra
g,aucs. Edi,b's hand tremblsd as il Law
upon hes companiop's arm; the Aush had
died from her cheek and left {, deadly
pale. -Miss. Myers. I am here TO night,
to ask one question which deeply involves
my future happiness. You cannot Aurely
be blind to my long cherished affection
for You, apd"--As he spoke. the
shrill bliss, Of a bugle vac heard sudden
y hvssking the s,ilIuess Of the aight.---
Cspt Bruce s,svsei. and his whole frame
seemed toqoiver. "Editb.v he exclaimed
huriedIy, "you hear that sound; Il is
The signsl for ac.ios, and csIIs me ei,hsr
10 death or victory. ] hsvs oniy few
momsnis more to be eth yoo. Tell me.
] implore you. whether - to welcome
death asa fsiendk or to 6eht with re-
doubled courage for lie which ia dear
oyoai Good heavens. she has fa;esed r,
Tho ssartlins os~s had been 400 mush
for EIi,h's delicate frame; AID Mad u not
been for her lovers supporting arm, shs
would have sunk 10 The grousd. 4 He