The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1868-08-08
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 8. 1863

to be formally introduced to Kate, saying "I
suppose, Mrs. Raymond, this is your daugh-
ter" and gfaspihs Kate's hand, he shook it
warmly. In n few moments, they wcre chat
ting pleasantly about the times "And are
you going away, Mrs. Raymond? 2" asked Col
Austen.
"Oh no, | expect to remain at home and
take Of our dwelling,-save it from fire if
can
"Just what my wife said, when urged her
to como to South Carolina with me- I will
stay ut home; and if l am burnt out, will
have the satisfaction of seeing it DONE was
the inyariablc answer made to my ontreaty"
Colonel Willis had walked into the house
with Captain Raymond while the two ladies
and Colonel Austen were talking on tho piazza
'Aliss Raymond, you have met one of the
most gallant men of Mississippi In the field
he is one of tho coolest and most daring men
ever saw Tn the last fight, VIC would have
lost an entire brigade, but for his daring intro
pcdity. His name rings with praises in our
army"
While he "as speaking, the young men en-
tered.
Kate looked up at Colonel Willis, and could
scarcely realize that that sad, serious man
conld be so brave and daring. Colonel Willis
face had u grief-strickcn, weary look He was
not handsome, but the true nobility of soul
was stamped upon his large open brow, and
seen in his fearless grey eyes. Tnlfand nncly
formed, with All easy, graceful manner, a cas-
ual observer Would pronounce him handsome,
but he was not-his voice was one that gave
pleasure to listen to. He said but little during
the afternoon. Hc seemed buried III hin own
sad thoughts
Mrs. Raymond had supper prepared early
that evening and when the soldiers entered
the room and sat down, Col Austin said it was
the first he had sat down to eat such a meal in
six months Mrs. Raymond had both tea and
genuine coffee, it was rare luxury, then
not often indulged in.
After ten, Kate was requested to favor the
guests with music. 20
Col w ills haa-;i tint voice. fIiss I'm ysn0Glh
no doubt he will accompany you in singing"
suggested Col Austen
Il know very little about music, Miss Ray
mond. In camp the boys had gec club and
became member of it-morc to hear them
sing than to sing with them"
'Iou can certainly sing all that Douglass
and myself do. l only sing a few songs-and
those are Southern airs. Come brother, put
that pipe away-ard sing with ue."
Sing what, Katic?'
''Oh. any thing that choose to play
Captain with the Whiskers' will jus, SUIT pou,
won't it? Come, do stop smoking"
"Mcan that for me, too, Miss Raymond?' ~
qucried the old Colonel, MS lie pulfod out a
great volume Of smoke
"Gli ito sir never disturb old pcoplc-I
let papa smoke as much as he please, so I'll
accord the same privilege to you, as you arc his
old friend"
Thanks lcS the liberty now give US the
music"
Kate sang very swcctly, and when her
brother md Col. Willis Joined her, they made
-Acelcnt music. They sang many songs to-
gcther, and ended by singing comic song--a
medley Of dozen songs AS the evening
wore away, Col. Austen and his friend took
leave Of the Raymonds, promising to call again.
The soldiers hnd long before this reached
camp in l., and were sleeping sounlly, when
their oficors came up to the camp.
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