Middletown transcript., 1873-12-25

"And what do you expect from wait.
ingf" asked the young lady. quietly.
II expect that the rebel horde-1 beg
pardsu--I mean the band Of mistaken pa-
triots will discern their folly, sod lay down
their arms 10 loyal submission 10 King
George. Then your feelings will change
towards those whose duty requires them to
assist in supprcssiug the iusurrsction. and
you will feel disposed to view my petition
more favorably."
do not Hstter yourself that such will
be the case" said Alice. /" Il will never
be. Nor will you 6nd the insurrection, as
you call il. so easily subdusd."
"On this point. fair lady. suffer me to
disagree with you at present." aud the
young officer raised his hat. al regret
that duty compsls me to forsgs the Pleas
ant privilege Of remaining with you losg.
Or. Adieu. or rather au rsvoir."
Az he mounted his horse and rode away
Alice gravcly inclined her hssd, but did
no, answer his farewell. In truth she was
angry with him for having spoken so con-
tcmptuously Of the brave men with whom
she sympa,hi.cd mos. heartily, ssd per-
haps net the less because there was \ GER
tain young soldier in washingtons army,
for whom she cherished m affection which
more than anything else threatened di'ap.
pointment to the hope Of the young Eng
lish officer.
Her eyes we're bent thoughtfully upon
the ground after his departure. and acc'-
dental!y her glance rested on au,tsring
white paper, which appeared to contain
writing Of some kind. She walked for.
ward, and picking it up read as follows:
"LiEurgxAyr MORTIMER Il am willing
TO assist you in capturing the fair rebel,
~ha, i, appears. has charmed Your fancy
When she is n prisoner, she will be less
obdurate in her refusal Of your suit
JonS TENrLEroS.
The eyes Of Alice Greyson flashed with
indignation as she read this note. She
knew that the John Templetou, who had
written this letter was a British Colonel.
in command Of a detachment stationed
near, and she understood the plo. had been
contrived by Lieut.. Mortimer
$50 he expects to gain me BY such
means" shc said to herself, indignantly.
at is infamous! But how, she thought.
".hall guard against the danger? My
father, and old Jacob is too decrepit to
resist a detachment Of soldiers. He would
probably be frightened out Of his senses
| wish knew what their plans are
"As she spoke she turned the paper.
and saw seme lines written on the othof
side. These she eagerly read, aud found
them to be as follows
S.-I can let you have 4 dozen men
on Thursday evening for your expedition.
unless the young lady should previously
smile upon your suit"
Thursday evening" repeated Alice,
to-day i. Tuesday. Tha. gives me 'ome
time for preparation. wish James would
call this evening. | could then consult
with him
James Simpson, captain in the Amer
lean army was tho one TO whom Alice
had pligh,ed her tro,h. lie was in camp
two mile. away. aud she knew no other
way Of reaching him, except by riding
over 10 the American camp herself But
this would be attended with danger. As
she was celebrating a young man in the
dress of British officer rode up to ths
gate. She was at first startled, but look
iug closer discsrued iba. it was the young
man for whose presence she was SO anx-
ious. But how came he in the dress Of a
British officer? Could be have deserted
the cause Of his country?
Tho young man read her thoughts, aud
smiled.
"Have you no welcome for me. Alicc?"
he asked.
"Surely. James, you have not joined
the kings troops?'
~ hope ysu don't suspect that"
"Then, what means thn uniform r
at 10 assumed from prudescs. The
roads src bssst BY the enemy's forces. and
ii is to pass in safasy. and esseeal my real
character that have for The tine being
assumed this drcss."
~ am 80 glad 10 SEQ yeu. James,"
.'Cons. that 10 pleasant. Alice. So
an welcome" asd the youse mas gased
fsndly on hsr.
"Alsays Welcome. james. You have
lust suus IN time 70 savise me In . matter