The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-11-07

was prepared for feminine reaction on the part
of Daisy from the graciousness of her behavior
or the preceding night.
But the next day Gen. Burlington, who had
made pet in every way of Daisa, blindly be-
came an instrument in the hands of Providence.
"My DEAR" said he, ii1 have found horse in
the camp that will Just suit you. Horseback
riding will do you good"
ooh it will be lovely" cried Daisy. joyous
ly; and then, as an afterthought, added but
can't go alone, General"
"That's true," said the General. u have told
Sergeant Butler to act as your escort. He is a
good, honest sort of fellow-yery Trustworthy ;
and, while he rides behind you, you can feel
quite SAFE"
'T should feel safe, I know, General" said
Daisy, demurely; "but would it be proper" ?"
"Proper Oh, confonnd it p said the General;
"I forgot all about that. I'll ask Matilda.
| Matilda, on being asked, and on hearing cas-
liualy that Mrs. Crestle had said it would be i'm
proper, Immediately expressed her opinion that
Mrs. Crestle was fool.
eff it were with lieutenant" said Mrs. Gen
eral Burlington, decisiyely, objections could
be raised. "But what Is sergeant? The idea
is absurd"
So it was settled and one pleasant morning
in May, Daisy and Seargant Butler started to-
pether for the mountains. The scenery was
barren, the foliage mostly sage-brush yet Dali
sy felt that she was going to enjoy her ride.
She glanced furtively at the sergeant, who
looked rigidly proper. 49,.
He did not speak; he was attentive, obedient,
energetic; so Daisy herself finally made re-
mark.
81 suppose General Burlington told you that
you were to ride out with me whenever wanted
to gor -, a.. ,..,.,,.
"Now, don't talk in that stiff way" said Dali
sy "when you know know better. Please
don'ts be sergeant, Mr.. Curran."
every well, then" said Mr.. Curran, becom-
ing elastic suddenly, "if you are SO kind as to
"Why, Of course" said Daisy. "sergeants
are not interesting"
"Thanks for the implied compliment"
"Don't suppose that imply anything said
Daisy. "Only please tell me your story"
az have none to tell" said Mr.. Curran.
ooh, very well, thenp said Daisy, and
pouted.
"WeIl, really, Miss Gilbert" said Mr.. Cur
ran, "there is little to tell. I was born at an
early age" i,
"Well, them" continued Mr.. Curran, "I was
engaged to be married by my uncle, who has
taken care of me since my parents died, and
whose fortune I was to inherit Now it is a
good thing to be engaged My uncle and my.
self were agreed on that point, but we differed
on another"
"And that was 7''-asked Daisy.
"And that was the woman to be selected. AS
I was going to marry for myself and not for my
r kaI
row, and I enlisted for three years. The lady
in question is married; my uncle is ready to
welcome me back; but insist on serving out
nv time, which lasts about five months longer.
fNow, won't you tell me your story"
"Minep cried Daisy. "Why, nothing ever
happened to me-"
ai am glad to hear it," said Mr.. Henry Cur
ran then there was silence for little while.
"It was curious the way we first met was mt
it," said Daisy.
every" said Mr.. Curran.
So, after this, Daisy rode out frequently with
her sergeant; and as people generally mind
their own business west Of the Mississippi,
nothing was said, except by the private soldiers,
who naturally envied their comrades luck. But
one July when General Burlington sat, radiant
in Panama hat and linen duster, under the cot
ton-wood trees on the creek, endeavoring to be-
guile some unwary fish, he heard the steps OF
horses, and he heard voices. The voices were
soft and low. he looked and saw Daisy and
her sergeant, and he heard them call each other
"Daisy," and "Harry." His first impression
was that he was dreaming; then, as he listened
in astonishment to what they were saying, he
felt very young for few seconds; and then,
with an elephantine bound that threw his tish-
ing-pole out into the creek, he sprang to his
feet and cried out "Stopp
They stopped. They were on the opposite
side of the creek; and the general was forced
to elevate his voice slightly, so that the tableau
was not entirely impressive.
"What," said the General, sternly, "does all
this mean? ?"
Then Daisy began to cry, and the sergeant
tried to explain in a straightforward and man.
ly way: and the General felt himself growing
steadily Younger, and finally said;
@You needn't say anything more. 1 don't
know about such things myself, but come over
to my house Immediately on your return to
camp"
And the pair rode off, and the General
walked off slowly to his home.
"I never was mixed up with anything ro-
mantle BEFORE" he said to himself; ''and l nev-
er will be again. What right has sergeant to
be no sergeant at all? And what will Matilda
sayf" .,, -, O.,
smilingly, to meet her husband, and said:
"Wiat charming little romance this isl"
"What p said the General; "you like it."
Certainly" said Mrs. Burlington; "it is an
excellent match. Why, General, he will come
into half million. And the wedding is to be
here in camp. His time is up in seven weeks
now"
The General sat down and wiped his fore
head.
men,"
The morning following freshet, celebra-
ted temperance lecturer halted at spring to
refresh himself and horse. AS he did not wish
to alight, he asked boy to pass him dipper
of water. After he had drank, thinking to