The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-20
(oRIGINAL.
ELLEN EARLY.
A Tale of the late War.
BY z. j. D.
BY z. J. D.
CHAPTER VI

We have reached THAT point In onr
narrative when it is no longer neces-
sary to deal in details, or to linger
DER the scene The lovers are mar
,ied, and but little more remains to
be said We might have concluded
with, the last chapter; but, gentle
readertif your patience has not been
already exhausted, you no doubt have
some Neaire to know more, to see
the fEaet in this drama Of war and
love the humble chronicler is
unwilling to disappoint you, 80 far as
he can prevent it. 1t Is not agreeable
TO have Our curiosity excited and then
left ungratified Bear with him,
therefore, while he speaks briefly Of
the visit of the welded pair to Caro-
lima, and he win then rapidly gather
up the threads of the story and let
yon know the result.
Harry had despatched his father to
npprise him of their coming, and the
delighted old gentleman had made
every preparation to receive his
wounded son and his charming Vir-
ginia bride that parental affection
and pride could suggest. George
and William Gillespie. Harry's
brothers, and his Juniors in wears,
were both in the military service On
the coast of this State, but they had
obt.iined leave to visit home to meet
their elder brother from Virginia;
and his sister Mary, !, sweet little
blond of sixteen summers, had beeu
called from school for the same pur-
pose. The ''fatted calf had been
killed and there we're numerous
creature comforts and high expcc-
tations ut Oaklands, the pleasant
homestead of the Gillespies.
It was decided in family council at
Mrs. Minors, at Ellen's earnest en-
treaty. that Minnie, who gladly ac-
quiesced in the arrangement, should
accompany her and Harry to South
Carolina, and that they would all re-
turn together as soon as the lattDr
wns completely restored.
SO, q few days after the marriage,
with many tender adieus and another
shower of tears from Mr.. Early, in
which Ellen and her aunt joined him.
the party set ont on their journey
Southward; and, after Il rapid trip in
tue cars, they arrived in safety at IA
station on tho O. Railroul.
where they We're met by carriage,
which carried them. after pleasant
drive Of some half dozen miles, to
Harrys happy home.
Weneed not inger to speak OF the
warm reception they met with there;
what joyful meeting it was; how
delighted they al were with Harry's
beautiful bride and her charming
cousin; and how the festive board
was spread, crowned with nll the
luxurles and dainties Of the season;
hsighbors and friends invited to
share their pleasure and enjoyment,
and what happiness and rejoicing
there were at Oaklands that quiet
summer evening. Such things can
be felt and imagined. but cannon he
well described.
Ellen and Minnie did not know
which most to admire, the unbound.
ed hospitality and kindness of their
new friends or the enchanting beaniv
Of tho place. A grove OF tall native
oaks surrounded the house, throwing
np their majestic limbs as canopy
70 keep of the scorching rays of q
Southern sun; and, among many rare
nnd beautiful flowers that filed the
yard, the magnolia emitted it's aro-
natic perfume. The artless simpli-