The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-03-07
THE RRIsTOWN YGAzETTE> MA RClHg7 Z, 1877

/ Sentimental and handsome and only
working mechanic :" said Susie Macy,
glancing over the young mans letter.
| When she looked at Amelia again, she saw
something that made her put her arms
| about the young girl, and draw her close.
I''Oh, my daughter - she exclaimed.
"There are tears in your eyes you have
not told me all - She gazed into the brown
eyes, so much Ike her own, and smoothed
back Amelia's glossy ringlets.
''Indeed, mother II never expected to
see or hear from him again! / only
thought, he ought not to be blamed be
cause he is poor; for he takes care Of his
mother and young sister, and he educated
himself, studying nights ~
Amelia hid her face on her mothers
neck, and the pair were enjoying themselves
In this feminine way, when Saul walked
'eWen, what's up?" asked the man of
family.
Susie handed him the letter, and Saul
read it aloud -
Respected Madam
"When we walked together,
on two or three occasions"
Saul paused, and emitted a whistle.
''Who have you been walking with, wife %
he inquired.
"Pshaw!' - said Susie-''It's to Amelia
not me %
ooh! indeed !-yes!-I see!" he OBJ
served-'sI might have known by the open
ing, Respected MADAME"
| And then this cruel parent pulled one of
Amelia s ringlets, to make her lift her suf-
fused cheek from that ready pillow, her
mothers bosom.
'iSaul read on p exclaimed Susie, i'm
patiently. Saul proceeded, as if delivering
a speech. E4F
"When we walked together, on two or
three occasions, | felt impelled to say what
now write, that ] never met any young
lady who impressed me, like you. know
| it is not usual for q stranger to presume
on so short an acquaintance; but, as l am
at this time taking step which may be of
great importance to me, L venture to send
this to you, to ask you, only, if you are
partial to any gentleman, and if not, to re-
Quest the great favor of being allowed to
correspond with you. | know you have a
father and mother, and, of course, you will
want to obtain their permission, and will
wait until hear from you or your father,
which I hope viii be before [ leave Boston.
| have felt it my duty to enlist for the war;
should have enlisted year ago, but my
mother was then In mourning for father.
This year, | have had constant work at my
trade, and saved six hundred dollars, which
lis in the savings bank, for mother and sis
ter; and they have my gold watch, which
father left me. So, / have put mother and
Fanny in a nice clearinghouse, only five
dollars week for both, and i shall send
them my pay, of course, sixteen dollars
month. ] am sergeant, having learned
military, when was a boy. Please ex-
cuse my boldness, for l have never been
accustomed to ladies' society, except my
dear mother's-Fanny is only ten-and
if you will permit me to write you from
the seat Of war, when my regiment is
encamped, / shall try to tell you everything
interesting toa lady very truthfully. We
are going to Newport News, Virginia, and
a note from your father or yourself will
find me in the camp of 43d Mass Vols,
Newport News. Excuse my tenerity. l
remain your sincere friend and admirer.
EDWARD BoLToN REVERE"
Saul Macy had begun reading theyoung
man S letter, in forensic style, but when he
closed it, he said
"There is nothing to be ashamed of in
writing or receiving letter like this!''
Ame1ia's face lit up, With one of her
mothers sunny smiles; and she replied.
az knew YOU would say so, father :"
''But this is a very old letter. said Saul.
"Dated June 10, l862-ten months ago -
He looked earnestly at his daughter.
at came only an hour ago !" said Susie.
"Where's the envelope, Amelia? 1t was
covered with post-marks."
Amelia produced the envelope from her
pocket, and Saul saw that it was stamped
with many dates and places.
''This poor messenger has been travelling
all over the Union !" said Saul. GLOW
could it ever find the way here, with near
" all its superscription obliterated? l can
make out only two words Macy and
New York
'Well, it's come right at last, husband !"
said Susie.
''Yes!' ~ said Saul, thougnuuuy. Du.
where, now, may be the. hand which traced
that superscription Ten months, in war
times, make many changes. That young
soldier may not now be iving!"
TO BE CONTINUED.