Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1884-03-13

10 Qrlnk, anu he Walleu W use ~ "' opailhS
ly as possible, with a view to future neces-
sity. 1t revived him wonderfully, and gave
him new courage. He would not abandon
all hope yet, for the instinct of self preser-
vation was strong with him now, though on
ly few hours before he had fancied himself
SO ready to die. He remembered having
seen some scattered farm-houses at no great
distance from the battle field, and thought
it possible he might make his way to one OF
these. It was aquestion, of course, whether
his scanty strength would hold out, but at
all events the attempt must be made.
How painful, how weary, how almost
impossible seemed his progress Many
times, as he feebly crept along, was he
tempted to abandon the effort in despair,
and simply give himself up to his fate. He
knew not how many hours had passed since
the commencement of his undertaking.
they seemed like ages, and the sun was
high in the heavens and sending down
steady binding heat, before he reached the
edge of little wood where he could find
shade and shelter. With groan of relief
oak tree, leaning his dizzy head against its
rough trunk and closing his eyes.
Presently he was attracted by the sound
of running water, and being parched with
thirst resolved to try and find it. So COM
pletely exhausted was he, however, by the
exertions he had already made, that farther
effort seemed impossible rose, tottered
few steps, then fell insensible, to the
ground.
A few minutes later, there was rustling
among the leaves footsteps were approach
ing, and directly the figures of young girl
and a still younger lad came in sight.
They were coarsely dressed, but the face
of the girl betokened some degree Of refine
ment. She was undeniably pretty, with
flaxen hair curling loosely beneath her dark
bonnet, fresh blooming color, and small,
though irregular features, wearing an eX-
preston of childlike simplicity. The boy
was uncouth enough, with a freckled coun-
tenance and rough, sandy locks, yet the like
ness between them indicated that they were
brother and sister. Each carried stone
the spring, whose refreshing murmur had
sounded so tempting to Carrolls ears.
"Hal-lo ~ suddenly calculated the boy,
stopping short; and, seizing his compan-
ions arm he continued, lowering his voice
to an excited whisper, "Look, sissy, there's
a dead Yank, under the tree yonder."
"What ?-Where 2" rejoined the girl, star
ing apprehensively around.
"There-there; don't you see his boots? :?
and one arm stickin' out He must be dead,
1 reckon-let's 60 see."
ooh! no, don't-don't, Jackey! Let'sg go
back home-I'm scared of him." was the
frightened reply, as the girl turned tremb-
lingly away. But her brother held her fast
he can't do us no harm-and I don't believe
he is Yank, neither-now 1 see a piece Of
his coat. Why, he amt, sissy, sure enough
he's Confed, sure's anything! Don't you
see his uniform? and maybe he amt dead,
neither! Come along!" and relinquishing
his hold of her arm, Jacky dashed forward
to investigate.
"Sissy, come here-he's alive-I seen him
move his finger" he shouted and prompt
ed by curiosity stronger than her fear,
'sissy" slowly advanced on tip-roe,. pre-
The sight of Carrolls white face appealed
to her feminine sympathy with irresistible
force, and pity quite swallowed up every
other feeling as she bent over the prostrate
'or uI, eHe1asnl1E Saong az; lie pretty man poor
fellow do you think he is still alive-do you
think maybe he'll get we'll ?"
ooh, 1 reckon he will-he's only woa0ad-
ed," said Jacky hopefully. "Say, sis, you
go up to the houses and call Granny; she'll
know what to do"
"No, you co." said the girl. "pll stay
and watch him till you come back"
''You won't be 'fraid ?"
"No, no. Make haste, Jacky, and beg
Granny to come"
"Well and say, sis, s'pose you take some
water and wash his face; dab it on his fore
head, you know, kind Of easy; maybe it'll
bring him round-like the other wounded
soldier, don't you know, what tainted
away?"
eyes, I know. I'll try" replied sis and
as Jack bounded off, she ran to the spring,
and having filled with water gourd which
lay there, She brought it to where Carroll
lay and commenced to lave his brow.
Thus it was that when, under the effect
of her ministration, he opened his eyes, he
wondered languidly to find a sweet and
earnest girls face bending over him, and in
the first confused moment Of consciousness,
his lips murmured the word "Marion ~
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