The Republican journal., 1871-06-15
An Incident OF the War Times.


An Incident OF the War Times.
$50 YOU don't believe in the right of
reyolution not even when whole state
or u whole nation is arraycd against the
government ?n
"Not even then. l think you and your
southern friends are simply rebels"
''To be sure we are. But whether that
| be term of reproach or not, depends en-
| tircly upon the result of the struggle
Washington was rebel when the revolu-
ton began now he is the father of his
country and Il ,lcmigodn
"Oh, Harry Mancill, I'm sorry for you :;
yon are going to enter ON perilous
course, and IN Il wrong cause"
MY conscience tells me | am right
| You will at least believe that a man may
be 4 rebel and be honest in his purpose;
| will YOU not ,"
''Surely, Harry, | could think nothing
| else in your case. You know there is no
man living Of whose honor have high
cr Opinon.'
'And, notwithstanding that" said IIar-
ry, with 4 sad smile, 'there is no hope tor
me, suppose. But why need ask? OF
! course there isn't.
"Oh. Harry, please do not recur to that
subject. Please don't. It's so painful to
me; and ii must be to you. toon
"All right. | won't Perhaps IN for
get it when I'm gone. I'll try at any
rate
sHary-''
"Wen.n
"You are not going to the war on ac-
count i-bccause-'
because you would not marry me,
and preferred Joe St Genlre ? Is that
what you ask? Well, yes. | don't know
why | should deny it. don't think |
should have gone if you had said yes in
stead of no. But now it's different.
could not stand to stay here and see YOU
the wife of Joe. ii would drive me
crazy"
''Oh, | feel so sorry. But what's the
use / can't marry you BOTH
Harry laughed little. "Not very well,
Lou" Then he sighed and asked
''Shall you be married before Joe leaves?"
''Leaves. Where? What do you
mcan?n
The army Then noticing her aston
lshment: lI"sn't he told YOU ho w.
going into the Federal army =.
"Merciful heavens No. Imight have
known, it though. only pray God that
You two may never meet in battle. Oh,
Harry, YOU would not hurt him if you did
meet, would you?"
"Asll anything but that, LOU" said the
discarded lover, his face assuming Il fero-
cious expression.
You little know what mems hearts are
made OF. May we not meet; but it we
Lou shook her head disparagingly
bad men Bad men know you don't
mean it, though"
"Dont I? Well-never mind. Do
you know what came here tor?"
"Yes, to see me. But let me tell YOU
that Joe is dreadfully Jealous
Don't know it? Do you know what
else | came for?"
''No; what else ?'
''To kiss you good bye" and he suited
the action to the word. She gave Il little
scream and struggled, but a struggle of
pretty Lou against stalwart Harry, what
was that? Child's play. He held her
hands and her head, and laughed hearth
| ly AT her efforts.
''Dd you think was going to be killed
without ever having kissed you 20
"Oh, Harry, how dare you9 How can
you"
"Don't scold, don't scold This is the
last you'll ever see Of me. Tomorrow
am off to Texas | don't think I'll ever
return to st. Louis''
"Well, then | won't scold, but now let
me go"
Il WILL" but first he gave her another
kiss.
"Impudent wretch" she said, half cry
ing and half laughing.
Just then the door bell rang
''That's joe"
''Good bye, then, shake hands, come" :"
AS the door was being opened for Joe,
Harry walked out they met on the broad
marble steps and looked at each other.
Joe seemed to be going to say something,
but Harry passed him, grinning. and
walked away. So Joseph walked in the
parlor.
No wonder he was the one fortunate of
all suitors; for he was an extremely
handsome fellow. He was by no means
as strong and large rs Harry; but his
figure was perfect and his lace and head
were of that peculiar beauty which is
found in the descendants of the st. Louis
creoles When he entered the room and
kissed his betrothed, he looked as cheer
full and happy rs could be; though his
heart ached with jealousy.
"And so you are going to the war. are
you? Why didn't you tell me ?"
''IIarry told you. did he? | shrewdly
suspect that he means to join the rebels
However, its not my business to tell on
him. Yes, I'm going"
"And without asking my permission :
And what if you are killed ?"
s'Well, then | suppose you will have tc
cry little and find another joe"
s'Shame! shame never would; I'd
die an old maid"
"Ha ha !" laughed Joe. "What funny
ideas women have of their own minds
and hearts,
They sat down on the sofa together an(
engaged in that badinage and tomfoolery
that all lovers will persist in finding sc
charming in spite Of philosophy.
, Presently Lou asked, the least bi
piqued: ''Why don't you ask me wha
Harry Mancll was doing here? l know
. you are dying to find out"
, He laughed again. "Well, you know
like to appear SO unnecessarily; but since
you mention it, might as we'll ask.'
''IIe came to tell me goodbye; he i
going to Texas.'
"Aha! Then my conjecture regarding
him is true"
$50 you don't feel jealous about his Wis
it?"
' He did most venomously so. But h
said: "Not a bit, darling" and smile'
5 and petted her.
: For this victory over his feelings h
was rewarded by being very kindly treat
ed all the evening. He stayed may hours