Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-28
CHAPTER XIV.

moment IN the lane and glanced over the
fence. A sort OF joyful excitement seem
ed 70 animate everything about the house,
and she went on TO Der own silent, lonely
home, her heart aching for sight OF her
father. surely, surely, he would come
soon.
She sat by the clean-swept hearth, be-
fore warm, cracking fire, with a book
open on her lap, when Cordeiia ran in,
radiant, glowing with life and color.
- slipped away just for moment to
tell you, and TO get yOu to come up. Oh!
Magdalenl rejoice with me-"
Il do with ali my heart. You are a for
tunate girl, and one 70 be envied to-night,
COrdelia. j on have your brother and
your lover safe with yoG.'
And YOU will 20 back with me. Don't
harden your face that way, it YOU would
add the last drop to my cup OF joy, come
with me, away from this loneliness this
evening. Please, Magdalen, my sister,"
u wish could, out IL is apostolic, ut
terry impossible. Don't ask me again. 1t
- hard 20 refuse you, but l must. Go back
70 your dear ones and forget me. l am
happier here than [ could be there"
She led her gently TO the door, and stood
there until she went reluctantly away,
then returned to her seat aud her book,
but no reading that night.
Old Manse came in for a few sociable
FtgAAH 'IlVtC 4ANtAAAAk ~ AUl NAAA CtHs
but when she saw that pale stiffness,
which betOkened hard struggle on her
young mistress face, she crept softly out
again, shaking her head and muttering
something about ''TrHbbel in de air, po'
chile. POI lam"
The soldiers were to remain only
week, and over bali of it had passed be-
fore Magdalen saw them, then she would
not have gone up 10 the big house. but
q amid ~ ha
bridesmaid. A hasty marriage had been
arranged after good deal Of persuasion
aad talk. Young Lee wished 10 leave a
wife instead OF sweetheart behind him.
and IN the face OF all the changes and
chances OF war, Cordoba could not refuse
him. He might never return to her, and
she wanted the comfort OF knowing that
she had gratified the last request ne
might ever make to her.
''Of course 1 prefer different wedding,
with a regular trOUSse0h, and hosts OF
people, and grand feast, and then a
honeymoon, but such things are out OF
place in these times. i shall wear my
best white dress and mammals veil. and
you must wear the dress which you look
ed 80 lovely in at my party last year. Oh,
mel how time flies and now things
change" she said when talking the mat
ter over with her friend.
So Magdalen shook out her one white
party dress, thinking with conflicting
emotions Of the two former occasions on
which she had appeared in it before Cam
mack-Lieut. Cammack now.
No guests were hidden to the marriage
except the minister's family, and they had
not arrived when Magdalen went In. The
house seemed TO be very quiet, and she
entered Mrs. Cammack's room to find
mother and son alone, talking together in
the dusk.
"COme forward, my dear.o said the
lady, cordially. "There is no one here
but Lawrence"
He greeted her coldly, and after a few
general remarks, returned 10 his CONVEX
satlOn with his mother. He leaned against
the mantel, dressed in full uniform, and
as the fire eaped up into flames, the girl
noted the effects of camp life on the pet
ted son OF ease and luxury. A long NOUS
tache swept down from his upper lip. and
exposure had Drowned bis face and hands
Evidently he had not spared himself 10
the fray, if one might judge from altered
appearances. While his cool Indifference
caused her a sharp pang OF jealous pain,
it helped to restore her own cOmp0suFe.
Where is COrdeliaf" she inquired,
"AlOne In the library"
Il will go to her then" and she walked
out, glad to escape from the room.
The two girls were together buta short
time before the gentlemen joined them.
lis it time ?" Cordeia inquired, fright
ened and trem bling.
"It will be in a few minutes" said her
soldier-l0yer. tenderly.
Have courage, sister. You are not
going to your execution" said her BROTH
er, smiling.
rney were summoned and the attend
ants passed out first. Magdaieu's hand
hardly fOuQhnd her aGpOrfSe arm 10
fore they entered the pariOr door, he took
it In his, held il warmly for a moment,
and then placed it firmly within his arm.
1t was very sad, quiet wedding for a
Cammaek. The mother shed few gen
tie tears in the folds OF her delicate lace
handkerchief, and the grandfather main
tanned an expression Of melancholy gray
Ity.
After the supper was served. the min
lister and his family departed, and the
family were alone. Magdalen also rose
to go, and, although eagerly entreated
by COrdelia, declined to prolong her stay.
NV ait then, ana we will escort you
home, wiiliuness. There, mamma, don't
say will take cold. The night is mild
as June"
Wrap up then and go on"
But Lawrence stood in the hall ready
put Magdalen's CLOAK around her and
o accompany her home.
cit is not necessary, really" she said.
He looked steadily down at her.
do you object because my society is 80
unpleasant to you, Magdalenw
'No SIR, but"
1.-The others are leaving us; come"
1t was quick silent walk to the cot
tage gate, and there the newiy-weddad
lovers waited until Lawrence saw his
companion safe within her own door
she entered, but he stopped just out.
side.
81 will tell you good-by now, as | ex-
pecJ TO leave very early In the morning.
The light revealed the SWIFTLY changing
expression OF her face.
"But / thought"
"Henry will remain two days longer,
but my time is up. l am glad 1 saw you
tonight. lam glad l am permitted TO
look at you now. 1t will be something to
remember and think Of on long night
watches and days OF tiresolne duty. /
would not come down because l did not
think you would care TO see me be-
cause / wished 10 spare you any unpleas-
antness."
He spoke in calm, nOn-eXpectant tone
but mis- eyes were eloquent of admiration
aud love. The girPs composure broke
down, and all other considerations were
swallowed up In the thought that in an
other day he would be in danger again.
"Do you indeed care TO spare me pain ~
she asked, IN a trembling voice.
Il do, indeed. Can YOU doubt itg