The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-11-07
From the Old and NeeO.
DAIsY's SERGEANT.
BY FRED W. LoRING.

8Bya special order from the War Department
Capt. Burlington, brigadier general OF voiun-
teers, was transferred from comparative peace
and comfort, in one of our inland cities, to
remote military station west OF the ROCKY
Mountains. This military station was named
Camp Jenkins, sfter the commander OF sur,
veying expedition who established it. 1t had
been established because there were Indians IN
its vicinity; the instant that it was established
mist, with the exception of few who did
washing for their oppressors. 1t was lovely
spot; it had cottonwood and willow tress stand;
ing on the banks of rivulet of clear and
sparkling spring water, and the parade-gronad
was a magnificent lawn of velvety grass. -
Around this parade ground stood the quarters
of the garrison; at the head, four cottages be-
longing to the officers and the surgeon; while
the barracks and the guard-room completed
three sides of the Triangle the fourth being LETT
open, and showing wonderful picture OF pur-
ple mountains, barren and yerdureless tor thou
sands of feet while the SUBMITS held pine for
ests, and fields of dazzling snow that flashed on
the ewes even in the middle of arid July. Out
side Of Camp jenkins, for miles around, were
deserts of sage-brush; inside was a natural
landscape, that by contrast seemed oit OF par
adise The inhabitants OF this paradise were,
at the opening of this story, in the Adamlte
condition as far as the absence OF women was
concerned. Mrs. Gen. Burlington, had natly
refused to accompany the general when sne 81
West: afterwards, finding that the general was
piaeidly preparing to 60 without her, she de-
termined to follow. Imagine, then, the scene
as have described it at Camp jenkins, while
Gen. Bullington is discovered on the piazza in
front of his cottage, Just walked up from his
afternoon nap by the arrival of the daily mail.
In his hand, Is an open letter, signed Matilda
Burlington, which informs him that his wife
will arrive a week after her letter.
HCrestle !" cried the general to his ieuten-
ant, who was crossing the parade-ground {:
slook here, will yea 7"
Lieut., Crestle, formerly lientenant-colonel
of volunteers, not only looked there, as the
general requested, but came there, and stood
BY the side Of his commanding officer: he
was handsome and soldieTly-l looking fellow,
dear to Gen. Burlington because he was brave,
honorable. q graduate of West Point, and
aCrestie," said the general, ~my wife is COM
ing next week"
$50 is mine," said Crestle.
<fAnd the cottage is not in order; and the
carpets are not down" said the general PLAIN
tiyely. "Here's the doctor"
a1 have good news" said DR.. Gilbert; my
syife is coming next week"
ats conspiracy" said Gen Bulliogton.
seWhat do they all come together for? There
will be row here in two days"
"That is an ungallant remark" said DE-
Gilbert.
tsMaeilda is the best woman in the world out
when she comes-weil, gentlemen now 90
pass my afternoons now?"
sYon sleep, and you go trouting," said COL
Crestle.
sVTell, after Matilda comes" said Gen Bull
ington, "I shall 60 trouting altogether.
With these oracular words, Gen. Burlington
ceased. Men detailed to paper and carpet the
officers cottages; and week after the general
received his wifes letter, that lady was deposl,,
ted at the door from the ambulance which had
been sent to the railroad station, trihing dis
tance of sixteen miles, for her.
At the same time Mrs. Crestle alighted. The
general knew who Mrs. Crestle was, and greeted
her cordially.
utes,1 he said, 81 see you and;my wife have
travelled together part of the way, SO that L
suppose you are acquainted" :,
awe have not yet been introduced, SAID
Mrs. Gen. Burlington severely.
The general felt vaguely that there was q
natural antagonism between Mrs. Crestle and
his wife. and introduced them with the air OF
martyr. -,
Mrs Gen. Burlington. :,
iYou are very kind" returned Mrs. Crestle.
Mrs. Crestle was a small woman, Mrs. Bulling-
ton large one; but size is not. always victorl-
ous in femme contests. :,
ais your husband stationed heref" inquired
Mrs. Burlington.
"Yes, Mrs. Burlington" replied Mrs. Crestle.
"Colonel Crestle was transferred to this place
by the same order that sent your husband
hera"
aAh p remarked Mrs. Burlington, in slight
ly surprised tone. "Is your husband a colonel
then ?''
"That is his volunteer rank" replied Mrs.
Crestle, sweetly, 'just as brigadier general by
The skirmish had proven successful for Mrs.
Crestle. Mrs. Burlington realized it, and won
dered whether that audacious woman, as she
inyardly designated Mrs. Crestle, would ever
dare to address her as "Mrs. Captain Bulling-
ton.n AS for the general, he felt that there
had been battle, though he could not COM
prehend how it had been fought
THE arrival of Colonel Crestle, who was af-
fecsionately greeted by his wife, suspended hos
tiliies for time, and the couples went IN to
Now, what Mrs. Burlington said to the gene
al at dinner, only she and her husband know,
but, after dinner the general was seen with his
fshing-tackle making his way to the trout
stream.
TWO days after this, Mrs. Dr. Gilbert arriv-
ed; and with her came her sister-in-law, Daisy
Gilbert. Daisy Gilbert was uncommonly pref
ty. She had curls and dimples and smiles
duttering around and across her face. She was
1.-THE and graceful, though petite She had
considerable independence of character She
seldom asked advice, and still more seldom
took it. She was, in word, spirited little
beauty. :.
By the time of her arrival, there was dis
tinctly-recoguized hostility between MTs. ai Gen