Maryland free press., 1866-07-12

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Tin SO glad'r' exclaimed Mrs. Ames,
as he entered "now we shall have some 81
those capitals songs, and Mrs. Cameron
will play; win you not; my rdearN .I-
5 81 thank you. but / do not care to play
this, evening" replied Emily.
1fDfrs. Cameron viii not need urging,
I am sure, said Captain Mount, gaaiaitiy;
'sI neverfheards her excuse herself before;
are you not as feHd of music as formerly p
he asked, taking seat beside her., IN
o''f you passed our house frequently" !"
said Emily with dignity, ''you would not,
I think, ask IRE she question. However, 1
am very willing to play if it will afford
pleasure to Ms. Anses," she added, rising
from her, seat. and going toward the. piano,
while the captains cheek flushed; but he
was soon beside her selecting songs, and
those which he felt must be especially an
noying. he sang purposely ! and with pas
sion. Never had he been more applauded,
and as he repeated. song after song the
evening wore away. Yva S.I1 NJ
'It. is very late.r' exclaimed Emily,
glancing at the clock. iii, "a .t.,.,, :.
"The lieutenant is on duty tonight:
permit me to escort you home. ~ Tt7'
"Thank you," replied Emily with
ready presence. of mind; II have not yet
made up my mind to 20 home. If Mrs
Ames, will keep me, I don't know but
shall stay all night" -.
keep you. why to be sure, and glad
Of the chance, (" responded the good lady,
though she looked little surprised; and
the captain. with forced composure, took
his leave. - ~. ...,
II don't know now but had better 90
home," said Emily, when half hour had
passed; ''it is. not Fred's regular duty to-
night, and he will return at two and be
frightened at my absence, perhaps"
"He viii, Of. course, know you are
I"Yes, but 1 think I'll run over; it is
bright moonlight, you know. l shall feel
more eontented, after ALL" .....t. =.
You are capricious," said Mrs. Ames,
smiiingly. ~" "'.' 4 d. 4. ~ >
Perhaps I am" replied Emily; ''but
home is 30 near, it is not strange that
should change my mind. can 90 alone
1.-The way is all clear, and left a light
burning. "Good night" and she was
away. q s,.h'
1t was but few sleeps across the wide
yard; the moon shone gloriously, yet
Emily's heart beat with fear as she hurried
along, Gaining her door she tried the
key, but her hand trembled SO that she
could not turn it.
Let me assist you."' said pleasant
voice, and the malicious face of Captain
Mount was, directly beside her. The Sight
gave her nerve; with a sudden movement
she unlocked the door, sprang in, and
locked 1t on the inside, and fed affrighted
to her chamber. ..
Of this she said not word to Lieutcn-
ant Cameron; she saw with nice penetra-
tion that it was the object of this revenge
full man to disgrace her husband, and that
he would stop short of no meanness to ac-
complish his design. So when, on the
next day, Fred. came in ell dismay, o,say
that some one had put pig his flower
garden, and it had made. wofal waste of
the beautiful spot in which he had taken
so much pleasure, she soothed him by
every word of tenderness, and even went
down into the ruined parterre and trans
planted every root that was uubroken. =
But the next day the pig was in there
again, and the garden was given up as q
hopeless task. ''' '''..
Poor Fred, you had such good time
digging said Emily, as he stood with her
looking at the confusion dire, "I don't
wonder>you feel bad, but I wouldn't mind
it, ~. ...t 3.,.u ,.,,..iI 4
MtSIind 1t! I wonder who could help it
I'd like to fined out who has done that dirty
trick. I'd report him quick" " ''
"Iave you no enemies among the pri-
vates?" asked Emily. Q. - a.41
Mot a soul of them but loves me-" re-
turned Fred, mot one. I'd stake my life
that not man in the yard would do me
such despite. MA ,1aIoH 81 essa
allow does Captain Mount treat you ?"
Emily asked abruptly. .... =. ..,...
"Well enough" replied Fred, moodily.
At this momeat little Algy, the drum
mcr boy came up, an impish look in his
strange old face, He marched directly to-
ward Lieutenant Cameron, and gazing
squarely in his face, exclaimed, "hallo,
daddyw ajt l,... - .........1 a
"Be off with you, boyn said Fred, in
tones not the most amiable. "What do
you mcan?" 'a'f.'' i'.'. .ies
II say, daddy! reiterated the child,
"Be off, I say" exclaimed Fred, lifting
his cane a-'a @di 'H s'o l.T :,
'r""Don't touch him, husband" said EN-
lily, laying her hand on his arm, "he don't
mean any harm. Come here. bub."
The boy was wca in spite of himself by
her sweet face, so he came toward her
<Come now, my little man, said Emily,
kindly, ''teh me who put the pig in cur
pretty garden?" In Ele44 M.
!, 20! that's telling" said the boy caa-
III I thought you did it," said Fred,
looking as savage as his sunny face would
allow, ..Pd whip you round the whole
barracks '7'"h "'is'''sshH
~ 20! no you wouldn't, husband; not quite
so bad as that" said Emily. pleasantly;