Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-09-06


charaotor that existed between them, were
warm friends, and it was a great treat to
them both to be together at suoh time.
CHAPTER v.
The refugees had not been at Mrs. Mi
nors many days before they learned that the
Confedcratcs from tho Rappahuuuock had
reached the neighborhood, and were form,
ing their camps along the branches Of the
Chickahominy. The news made Ellen's
heart fiutter with pleasure, for sho knew
Gregg's brigade. to which Harry boougcd,
was amoug them; and she hoped to hear
from him soon. She was not kept long 10
suspense, for she received note from tho
gallant fellow that same evening, saying
thut he was safe and we'll, and that he
would visit her as soon as he recovered from
the fatigue Of the toilsome march. The
happy girl dispatched the messenger book
with some refreshments and cheering mis-
sivo, telling her lover of their capture aud
escape, and assuring him that he would
be looked for at her auut's with great in,>
patience.
"Look here, Ellon, said Minnie, mis-
ohievously, to her, as she sent tho servant
off, "What does this mean? You must be
on very intimate tcIms with some of tho
Carolina boys"
slam with one, Minnie; have very
intimate acquaintance among them.
formed his acquaintance up home on the
Rappahannock, about month ago. He
visited us there, often" said Ellen, with a
quiet smie.
"Who is he? Is he handsome?" inquired
tho excited Minnie.
''Ths will answer your first question"
said Ellen, placing Hurry's note in her cou-
sins hands. GAS to the second, YOU must
be gratiied by this until you can SEQ him
and judge for yourself; he will be here soon !"
and she pressed the spring of a snail medul
lion that contained his likeness.
Minnie glanced at the note aud exclaimed,
reproaohfully, "Eugaged, [ declare! and did
not tell me word of it,
"Why, Minnie, you could not have
expected mo to tell you before; have
availed myself of the first opportunity I have
had"
"Docs Uncle Early know it?'
elbow could you think I would permit
such thing without dear fathers consent?'
asked Ellen, seemingly hurt
"Oh, yes, [ ought to have known better;
didn't mean to wound your tender heart,
my sweet ooz,' said Minnie, coaxiugiy.
she is handsome, see," she continued,
scanning the likeness. "But I could not
have expected him to be otherwise. Whom
will he bo herc?"
"Soon, | hope; perhaps tomorrow"
Ellen then went on to relate the extra
ordinary circumstances under which they
met, and suoh portions of their courtship
as she thought proper to reveal, which
amused and interested her cousin yerv
muoh. IL manitestly afforded her great
pleasure to see that Ellen was bappy-for
an enyious spirit was not one of Minnie's
faults-shc had no little desire to see her
gallant lover, and expressed the hope that
his fatigue would not last long.
On the morning succeeding the conver.
satlon just related, as Minnie was standing
IN the yard, training favorite vine to grow
as sho wished it, Ellen being engaged with
her aunt at tho time, young officer, clad
in grey uniform, rode up to tho gate and
inquired If that was tho residence of Mrs
Minor. Minoie answered 10 the affirmative
and recognizing him at once as Lieutenap,
Gilicspie, she asked: care you not Harry
Gillespie?"
E "That is my name," no replied. smiling
at her familiarity.
"Wcll, then, Lieutenant, dismouut and
walk 10; am Minnie Minor, your cousin
Z that is to bo be-" she continued, laughing
!. and extending her hand. The CAV cir
conducted him toto the parlor, and request
lDg him to be seated, she tripped off tc
surprise and bring in Elen.
The meeting of the lovers was ioyfuI
one, as lovers meetings always are. It was
not long before Mr. Early was in the room
shaking Harry's hand, expressing his pleas
ure at meeting him, and asking variety o.
questions about the troops and the strength
and position of the hostile armies. He ther
went out and brought ia his sister, to whom
no presented his son-in-law, with eviden
pride and qualification. Mrs. Minor re-
ceived tho young officer very cour.eousl
and kindly, and assured him that she wa
Il happy to extendtto him tho hospitalities .
her house. Ellen was pleased to SEQ tha
neither her aunt nor Minnie were disap.
f. pointed in Harry. His polite and cas-
z manners, sensible conversation, ready vi
and inspiring oheerfuincss, soon won upo,
theirregsrd, and their expectations, thougl
they had been raised high. were fully reai.
sized 10 tho young Cayoirian, as the pre.t
Ellens accepted suitor. The day passe'