Middletown transcript., 1873-10-25


settled herself ngaius. St. Clare. aud ate
her sandwiches in a pretty. dainty. lady
like way which told, as much as her ap-
pearancc. she was the child Of we'll born,
wsl.brcd people.
What is your name. golden head 7"
said $. Clare. tcnderly drawing the silky
gli,isring curls through his long slender
fingers.
The little bright face looked up into his
as the sweet silvcry voice said, simply.
Mammals Pet"
A childlike answer. but so vivid in its
sad picture Of what she had been and what
she was now. ,ba, it went like a physical
blow to the young, brave heart. st. Glare
suddenly covered his face. but hc master
cd himself at once.
Il cant help it, Darvillc. I am per-
feet fool where women aud children are
concerned. My poor baby. don, you
know any other name?'
"No--only that Mammals Pet"
Poor child You shall be my little
girl now-my Pet"
It'll mamma COMES" said the child
,hough,fally.
Darville how can tell her, what shall
| say or do?'
The Major thought Of his own wife and
little girl in England, and cleared hi,
throa, before he answered gruily Don't
tell her anything
Listen. baby. said Edward when
mamma bid her pc, in tho we'll, what did
she say e
"Shc said tina, the wicked Scpoys were
coming and shc would fetch me again
when ], was safe. or else God would send
some good man to me ani you see II,
did, because he sent you. didn't lie q
Child. child. you are lesson, indeed
- me Yes he sent me, indeed. and YOU
ID me Darsille, will c.il her Thco
lora
Why? am no clns-i,
lit means, Gods gift |. .tcn again
.weet heart Your mother will ncvrl
ganc for you again-never see YOU till
i'll you see her in heaven She is g,nt
Ia heaven. my poor child
Mover come aglin--1nr papa either !:
The coral lips began 10 qniver pitcnu-ly Z
III large eyes 10 I'LL narylle turned
aside Il Glare lifted her aud rose
signing. for he dared no, speak that the
mu-; remuunt; that lh.rc was danger il
every minutes rest.
"Wt can pns,l nn now 70 l'nrra. Poor.
he said. as they started of again, til
child aud dog once more nestled in hi
arms.
III you can. said Darsiilc for it vii
be then over forty-egh, hours since 20
slept, won, it,"
Yes though that's nothing shan
hurt "
The invaluable cloak sheltered the chill
as much from tho suns heat as from til
cold night dcws It was long aud pain
ful ride. full Of trou lc and anxiety 4
how did they know but wha, they migl
meet body Of savage rebels?
Can you not imagine the wild joy an
relief with which. towards evening, I'll
well known sound Of drum beating
quarters came upon the ear, and the smol;
from many fire aoa,ei upwards throug
the trees for the strong, jovial Englisl
under Colonel lIay,cr, were encampe
jus, outside Burrat-pcor
The pcke,s were passed, and Il
fugiiives rode up to the commanders ten
anl dsmoun,cd as Colonel IIaytcr can
c out.
/! why you. Major Darvils and Ca
tain st. Clare. What new tale of horr
d do yon bring p said the old soldier, grit
ly. You both look done up. Aud VIII
J. has the boy go, ?"
> The dog was frisking abou. his fe,
e while the child was pceping GU, Of I,
is mantle, clinging tightly To her protect
all tho time. the moro that the office
h came crowding round to welcome the fu.
&c tiyes
a child sir, wee lassic." said |
" young officer. half laughing aud coloril
IS as lie threw back his mantle.
d What a beauty" exclaimed sevcr
ID Wherever did you pick her up -
l. Didn't know you we're married 2" 81
d one slyly.
What is your name, pretty one 2" $,
g Colonel liaytcr. strokcing the curly hca
e, "Mamma's Pet