The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-12-03

pleadingly) it would be best to give IL up :
King George is not such very bad man,
is he? I've thought. sweetheart. ivory
confidently that, mayhap, you and he
might make IL all up without the aid of
those Washingtons. who do nothing but
starve one to death. Aud IL the King only
knew you. Allan-should see you as do,
sweetheart do just as you say"
During this speech she handed him the
several articles alluded to- and he received
them, storing them away I'm such recepta-
Giles of his clothing NJ were convenient.
With this notable differences; that with
her the act was graceful and picturesque;
with him there was n righteousness OF sug-
pestion that his broad shoulders aud uni
form otly heightened
81 think not of myself lass" he said,
putting the eggs in his pocket, and button
ing the chickens within his martial breast.
II think not OF myself. and perhaps |
often spare that counsel which In but little
needed. But have duty to my men-to
Connecticut. Gle here tied the MARINA
ladc up in his haudkerchief.) confess
have sometimes thought | might, under
H'O'NNhiiVhi I've uilNtn W tAiItUut
urcs for the good of the cause. l make no
pretcnce to leadership, hut -"
with you at the head OF the army"
broke in Thankful. enthusiastically. peace
would be declared within fortnight"
There is no iiattery. however outrageous,
that man will not accept from the wo-
man whom he believes loves him. lie will,
perhaps, doubt its influence in the colder
judgment of mankind, but he will consider
that this poor creature, at least, under
stands him, and in some vague way repre-
scnts the eternal but uurecognized vcri-
ties And when this is voiced by lips that
are young. and warm. and red, IL is some
how quite rs convincing rs the bloodless,
rcmoter utterance OF posterity.
Wherefore the trooper mplncently but
toned the compliment over his chest with
the pullets.
81 think you must go now, Allan" she
said, looking at him with that pseudo-ma-
ternal air which the youngest of women
sometimes assume to their lovers, rs If the
doll had suddenly changed sex and grown
TO mans estate. you must 20 now, dear
for IL may so chance that father is con-
sideiing my absence over much. You will
come again a Wednesday, sweetheart, and
you will not go to the assemblies, nor visit
Mistress Judith, nor take any girl pick-a-
back again on your black horse, and
YOU will let me know when you are hun
gryr'
She turned her brown eyes lovingly, yet
with certain pretty trouble in the brow,
and such a searching, pleading inquiry in
her glance that the Captain kissed her at
once. Then came the final embrace, per-
formed by the Captain In a half-perfunc-
tory quiet manner, with due regard for
| the friable nature of part OF his provisions.
Satisfying himself Of the integrity OF the
eggs by feeling for them ia his pocket, he
waved military salute with the other
| hand TO Miss Thankful, and was gone. A
few minutes later the sound of his horses
hoofs rang sharply from the icy hill side
But, rs he reached the summit, two horse
men wheeled sud- enly from the shadow OF
the roads de, and babe him halt.
Captain Brewster-if this moon does
not deceive me?" quered the foremost
stranger with grave civility.
"The same. Major Van Zandt, calcu-
later returned Brewster, querulously.
"Your calculation is quite right l re-
gret, Captain Brewster. that IL is my
duty to inform you that you are under ar
rest
BY whose ordersW
1.-THE Communicated Chiefs"
For whatl"
"Mutinous conduct, and disrespect OF
your superior Officers
The sword that Captain Brewster had
drawn at the sudden appearance of the
strangers quivered for moment in his
strong hand Then, sharply striking il
across the pommel of his saddle, he snapped
II in twain. and cast the pieces at the feet
Of the speaker.
"Go on, he said doggedly.
Captain Brewster" said Major Van
Zandt, with Infinite gravity, cit is not for
me to point out the danger TO you OF this
outspoken emotion, except, practically, in
its effect upon the rations you have in your
pocket If mistake not, they have suf-
fered equally with your steel. Forward,
march,"
Captain Brewster looked down and then
dropped to the rear. as the diseased yolks
of Mistress Thankfuls most precious gift
slid slowly and pensively over his horse =
TANKS TO the ground.
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