Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-11-05
POINT COUNTY, DAKOTA WDNEsDAY
Mack gazed after him as he calloped

Mack gazed after him a. he galloped
of, with terror in her heart.
Hes gone to Woodvale, she groaned
Cd. 20 Eugene, he's gone to your ma,
and o my God! my God!" and throw
ing herself on the ground, she sobbed
aloud"
Eugene gazed wonderingly at her.
He did not know what she did, that IL
would take little for her mistress to
decide to sell her. A
Il tell you mamma shant scold you
even" he said Don't be so silly, Mack.
What are you scard at? Nobody shall
trouble you when I'm around. Can't I
tell what happened as we'll as that bad
old man, and don't You think mamma
will believe me, instead Of his lies?"
The poor girl rose to her feet, and
tried to compose herself.
We'll 70 home now," she said. II
want to know dc wurstest at once"
Whsn they reached Woodsale the
sight of General Cammacks horse
fastened to the rack ct the front gate
made poor Mack shudder. Simon, tho
dining-room servant, met her as she en-
tered the hall.
"Mistiss told me dat you was to come
straight to dc library, Mack" he said.
"Dat ole satan Cammack is dere, and
dat means trouble fur you, I'm feared"
Mack walked steadily on, with Eugene
| at her heels. was near the library
door when she entered, and saw
quick tremor run through her frame.
For many minutes before that, had
felt an insane wish that some OF my
male friends we're there to chastise the
old wretch, who sat near my mother,
pouring out his venomous falsehoods,
for falsehoods knew they must be.
| "Come here, Mackw My mother was
| pale and nervous. General Cammack
tells me you have been most insolent to
him, and that through your careless
| ness, Eugene was nearly run over"
was proud Of my little brother when
he stepped forward, his brave, frank
eyes fixed on General Cammack full OF
contempt.
''It's not true. mamma" he said. Il
made Mack go down into the road, tt
help me pick moss, and General Cam.
mack he came tearin' round the bend
right upon us. We couldn't hear him,
the ground was SO damp. Whatdo you
always race along that way for 2" TO the
General. You're forever runnin' over
people and dogs, and that's why folks
call you the Wild Huntsman,' I reck-
| on"
Hush. Sir, instantly" my mother
said, terrified at his boldness.
"Well, Mack never said word to him,
but just answered him politely" Eugene
persisted.
leave the room, Eugene" mother
| cried at her wits end. General Cam
mack smiled grimly.
"Oh, take no ofiense at what chill
dren say, my dear madam. under
stand perfectly that your little boy is
only repeating the lessons taught him
by that insolent negress. As your
friend, must tell you that the people
are talking Of your indulgence to that
negress. It's bad precedent, madam,
in slave holding community, very bad,
and it Injuries US all. Why, all our mig
gers would expect to be pampered in
the sams way. TAke my ofEer into con-.
sideration. Remember hold myself
in readiness to give 300 over any offer
you may have. You'll be obliged to
sell her at last, for you'll find that
public feeling will be dead against you
| il you do not. l will be here to-mor-
row at noon, madam, for your answer"
"But, General" my mother began.
"Oh, suit yourself. madam. 1t is
from pure friendship make the offer,
and to get you out Of an unpleasant
position. We will talk the matter over
tomorrow" and he bowed, and took
himself of.
Surely, mamma, you dot think Of
selling Mack to that monster" cried.
Mack stood still and fearless in the
center of the room, and Eugene gazed
at us bewildered.
II don't know. what to do" mamma
cried, nervously He says the girl was
impudent to him, and though it may
not be true. everybody else will believe
it. That man will 60 round from place
to place, prejudicing my neighbors
| against me. / can't live here unpro-
tected A. We are. if that happens. I
can't bear to be held up Is an Aboli-
ZIONIST. and be Stunned by every one.
No, there's no help for 1t; Mack must
Co."
Eugene threw himself on the floor
with = loud cry, and instantly was
struggling in strong convulsion.
Mack's stony face softened, and in .
minute she was sitting ON tho floor
with his head in her lap.
"Oh, my honey. my honey" she
walled; "see, he's comm to." and she
lifted him on lounge, and stood mp
right before my mother.
| "Mistiss, you'se gwine to sell me to
dat bad man, but Ill cheat him yet"
She stopped over Eugene, kissed him
tenderly, and swiftly passed out Of the
door.
Her meaning flashed instantly upon
me, and rushed out only to see her
running toward the river. Before
could reach the bank, / heard . sullen
plunge, and know the desperate girl had
taken the fatal leap.
| Fortunately, two men who were work
ing on the leyee had seen Mack throw
herself ia tie water, and one OF them. :
good Swimmers, jumped IN after her.
and when ! reached the spot he had
caught her. and was SWIMMING to the
shore e ~ some hours before she
recovered consoiOusnsss, and weeks be-
fore she left her bsd
| All thopght of parting with Mack
endsd with that sceneA Jn fact, Eugene
wos threat6ned With conyulaion when-
ever rsfsrence was made to that day.
Daring the Civil War she remained
with u faithful and helpful When
stripped Of moe1s ce livelihood, her
strong hands brought 10 through many
stOrIny day. II Nas all for Eugenes
sake, ve knew, md When our poor boy