The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-03-12

had put her money failed, and his cred
ito,s did not realize five cen-s on the
dollar. She thought indeed her troubles
were many, but she never despaired.
Kate kept Up her Southern ties by
corresponding with few old Georges
friends. She learned through one oil
them Of the death of old NJ. Armitage,
some ten years after she had come "a
New York, in extreme poverty. With
tears in her eyes she thought OF Edward
And now we return to Miss Carter in
her hird-story back room in New York.
1t was portion of her leisurs time,
her mind was running back o\ ne
long years since Edward and she had
parted. She had never leen able te
quite believe in his death and yet
even supposing he was alive, he was
probably married to some one else. Men
forget 80 soon. But why these foolish
thoughts? Had not old Mr.. Armitage
written her that Edward had been killed
In that awful charge he made at the
head of his men?
Yes ! am growing old, and I am
glad, for ray journey will be over the
sooner" said g, speaking half alontl
At that moment knock sounded at
her door, and i'll answer to her gentle
Come in" Mrs. Phipps, the landlady
entered.
Now Mrs. Phipps was outside the
general run of clearinghouse keepers.
She was u motherly little woman,
about Miss Carriers own age. A widow,
and one who had seen her full share of
this worlds vexations. Her heart was
filed with love for her fellows, and
though her establishment was rated as
second-class boarding house, she was
all that could be desired. She was fully
acquainted with Hates history. and
many the hour they had spent together
in sad conversation about their loved
dead.
kate, she exclaimed, as she came
in. "are you busy ?"
"No. indeed. Mrs. Phipps como and
sit down; I can keep on with my sow.
ing" answered Kate.
Talking upon trivial matters for few
moments, Mrs. Phipps brsnched out
with:
kate. have you never thought that
Col Armitage might not have been
killed as reported
"Why, that is strange. Mrs. Phipps;
was thinking of him when You came,
and wondering if it were possible for
him to have escaped; but no if he had
I should certainly have heard from him,
unless he had married some one else
and forgot en- me; but 1 believe Edward
was as true as steel"
$50 do l." replied Mrs. Phipps.
Indeed, know it, Kate"
"You know it? What do you mean?"
said Kate, excitedly.
Kate, can you bear good news2"
Yes, yes! Don't keep me in sus-
pense. Is Edward alive p
Yes-alive and we'll, and now down.
stairs, waiting to see YOU"
But the last words did not reach
Kate ears. She was in dead swoou.
Mrs. Phipps snatched a bottle of harris
horn from the dressiny 'se. and hastily
ringing the bell, set about restoring
Kate. To the maid OF all work who
answered the summons she said:
ELLEN, show the gentleman that is in
the pa lor up here INSTANTLY"
"Yes'm," answered Ellen, and she
was gone.
In few seconds Edward Armitage
had Hates head resting on his knee,
while he chaffed her cold hands.
Poor girl! 1t was too sudden for
her." he said to Mrs. Phipps.
Presently Kate began to show signs
of consciousness. Her eyelids quivered,
a sigh escaped her. and the word Ed
ward !" fell from her lips.
eyes. darling, am here" he said.
It is kindness to draw u veil over the
lovers interview while, but we will
listen to Edwards story.
81 never received o scratch during
those three years, until at the battle OF
c. / was, it seemed to me, riddled
with shot as was leading my men to
the assault of the Union breastworks.
fell, and from that moment lost con-
seriousness. The next remember, was
in q hnsnitnl ward Thara I crra,u