The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1877-10-18

general appearance was that OF Q man
who had ridden far and hard during
the day. As the widow saw him,
her face flushed and then grew
deadly pale, and sprung forward
with cry Of alarm.
"What are you doing here = she
asked hurriedly.
You will see, he answered, quick.
ly, in low tone. "Only, for Heav-
ems sake, swear black and blue to what
| may say ! Then he added, calm-
ly, and in Q louder tone: "You see,
my dear cousin, I have come back to
my allegiance"
II am delighted 10 hear it, she re-
piled, warmly, taking tho hint at
once. Il never thought your heart
would cling to the rebel cause
Faith, he said, laughing, If my
heart had clung TO it, my stomach
would have driven me from IL. I
am not fond Of starving, my fair
cousin, and King George lives we'll
you know. Hereafter, Thomas Will
son lives and dies q loyal man.
Colonel Watson had been standing
by, during this conversation, watch.
ing the couple closely. Now he
stepped forward to the lady's side.
Who is this gentleman z he ask.
cd, somewhat sharply. He seems
wonderful familiar.
Oh replied the lady, laughing,
he is my cousin, Lieutenant Thomas
Wilson, and, as you will perceive, is
in his majestys service
"You seem rather careless of your
dress considering the occasion, SIR
said the colonel, tartly. lie was an.
noyed at the great interest which
the lady had shown in the newcomer.
My business must be my excuse,
colonel said the young man, res.
pectfully. I am the bearer OF letter
from Major Gainey, and my orders
are to lose no time in delivering il.
have ridden hard all day, sir, and
upon reaching your head quarters
learned OF your presence here. This
lady being my cousin, I felt no hesi-
tation in coming here at once, trust
ing for pardon to the urgency of my
mission.
As he spoke he handed the colon.
el sealed letter. Weston took it
hastily, and broke the seal. As he
read it smile of satisfaction over>
spread his features.
This is very good, he said, glee.
fully. Gainey is picking up re>
cruits by the hundreds. Wants
four hundred rifles, fifty sabers and
some ammunition at once. Will |
send them 7 To be sure, I will
Have You a wagon lieutenant Z
No, SIR replied the young man.
"Major Gainey was afraid to send
them down. There's no knowing
when or where one may meet that
cursed Swamp Fox and his sneaking
cut throats.'
Very good, said the colonel. Ill
furnish you with four wagons, and
a guard Of fifty mounted men. You
will start at sunrise in the morning,
lieutenant. Call at my quarters at
midnight, and you shall have the
necessary orders. Now, sir you had
better take rest, as you will need
it,"
"First let mo offer him some re-
freshments, said the widow, quickly.
"He is tired and hungry, | know,
and no guest must leave my house
in such state
"Return quickly, them said the
colonel. Il shall be miserable while
you are gone
The young man offered his arm to
the lady, and they left the ball
room but instead of going to the
diningroom she led him direct to
her chamber, and then locking the
door, said anxiously:
"For Heavens sake, Charles, what
ID the meaning Of this =
j The young man did not answer
verbally, but catching her to his
breast, kissed her passionately: and
to be frank, the young widow did
not resist him.
ut means he said, ct last in re,
ply TO her repeated questions, "that
We want arms, and Ihave come for
them
What else they said matters not
now but before they separated.
Mrs. Garden seemed very we'll satis-
fed with tho young mans expla-
nation. They then repaired to the
supper room, whore the lieutenant
found ample refreshments. and the
lady returned to the ballroom, where
Colonel Watson was impatiently
awaiting her.
At midnight the lieutenant called
at the head quarters, and faithful 10
his promise, Colonel Watson was
there. The necessary orders for the
delivery Of the arms and ammunition
and wagons 10 lieutenant Thom>
a. Wilson, Of the loyal legion, was
made ont and the colonel also plac.
cd In tho Young mans hand Q sealed
letter of instructions 10 Major Cal
ney. The rest OF tho night was
spent In procuring the desired artic-
les, and at sunrise the next morning
Lieutenant Wilson, with his wagons
and their contents, escorted by .
guard Of City men, set out for the
High Hills Of Santse,' whore the
tory majors headquarters were To-
Gated.