The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-01-28
Who went under the ,ce," a.ssd Mr.. H.r.

who went under the icei' ashcd Mr.. Har-
court.
"Drowned, suppose; hoped 50 at the
time, at any rate. never aaw him again.
Well, that is the last time skated," con.
tinued Mr.. SHINES, rising, and standing
with his back comfortably turned to the
fire. "rve never he'd the least fancy for
the exercise since"
| "But pray continue your narrative"
said Mr.. Harcourt, as he rose and stood on
the rug beside his friend ~ can't bear
to think Of you in that thicket with frozen
limbs and aching bones'
Haven't bored yrl. enough alreadyi
You know l only promised to tell you my
last experience on the skates"
Indeed, have an intense curiosity to
know how you got along afterwards"
Mr.. Simnos resumed his seat, and con.
tinucd: "When 1 awoke IL was almost sun.
set. was in dense wood, with no sign
| OF habitation within sight. That should
find food and shelter for the night was i'm
peratively necessary; SO 1 slowly got to my
feet and looked around. There seemed to
be no outlet, not even cow-path. 1 COM
menced my journey inland, however, maxi
ing my way through the thick underbrush
and over frozen streams, till, finally, after
an hours weary walking, came across q
little path. This followed for some time,
when, at sudden bend, saw, few rods
before me, comfortable farm house, lights
cleaning from the windows, and a general
air OF hospitality pervading the whole
premises.
II approached with considerable trepida-
tion, for 1 judged that my forlorn, bare
headed appearance would be decidedly
against me. My timid knock at the door
was answered by young girl, whom /
thought the most beautiful creature had
ever beheld, having been thrown for SO
many months into the society of rough men
only. In the most graceful manner that
was possible under the circumstances,
begged for nights lodging, saying had
lost my way. The young lady questioned
me closely, and suppose must have made
some very inconsistent statements; for at
length, to my surprise and dismay, she
said: You are an escaped prisoner, are
you notl'
II was speechless, and could only look
at her beseechingly, She laughed heartily,
bnt, in moment, said gravely Don't be
afraid, will help you; but father mustn't
know it, for the world. Come in!' and
followed her into cozy sitting room, where
| an elderly lady was preparing q table for
supper She introduced her as her mother,
| and, after telling who was, between them
| they hastily devised means for secreting
me for the night
GAS the man of the house was expected
| at any moment, was conducted to little
| room somewhat apart from the rest Of the
house. Here this angel-girl brought me my
supper You must be of by daylight she
said, but will see you again
'lt was hardly dawn when tapping at
| my window reused me. After hastily dress
ing came out. Would you believe me |
there stood my lovely hostess with bum
die In her hand, and horse, saddled and
bridled, beside her.
"'You must be right off, she said. Here
are some things you might need, and
money! thrusting purse into my hand.
And this horse is my very own. You must
take him, and may return him ''when this
cruel war is over.'"
''She hardly gave me time to thank her.
was overwhelmed by her kindness, as
you may imagine.
"I will most certainly return said,
pressing her hand. Then she gave me di-
rections as to my course, and departed.
sit would be more tedious than interest
ing to tell how, after a long journey across
the State Of Ohio, finally crossed the river
and reached my Kentucky home. From
exposure and long imprisonment, fell
very ill. When was at last able to report
for duty again, the fortunes Of the Con-
| federacy were about decided. News Of the
| surrender at Appomattox reached US Just
| as was planning way to join General
Lees army" Here the narrator ceased
my dear fellow" said Mr.. Harcourt,
II am heartily glad to hear Of the success
full termination OF your adventure. have
always had quite curiosity as to your
ultimate fate"
"Alwaysl'' Mr.. SHINES looked up in
quirlugly.
Mr.. Harcourt indulged in long, low
chuckle. "Yes, ever since I came out of
the icy bath got on your account. You
don't recognize the officer who pursued yov
ito the bitter end,' and tell you it was
bitter cold under that ice. Well, Of course
twenty years does make difference"
Mr.. Simmes looked blankly in his COM
panion's face. "Whatw he gasped. "You?
You don't say so!-and you weren't
drowned after all!''
"No, but came pretty near it. II some
of the men hadn't seen me go under, and
come up as quickly as they did, would not
now have had the pleasure of listening to
your interesting story and congratulating
you upon its fortunate ISSUE"
"Well," said Mr. SHINES with laugh,
hands, tive long ago agreed to clasp hands
over the bloody chasm,' and we'll now do so
over the icy chasm."
Sand how about your returna" asked
Mr. Hurcourt. "Did you ever see your
little Yankee friend agains And did she
ever see her horse9"
Mr.. Simmes smiled. early in the au-
tumn, when my health was fully restored,
and the smoke Of battle had quito cleared
away, / mounted that trusty steed ana
made pilgrimage back to the fair owner"
Sand how did she receive you! ] am
really quite interested in the little heroine,
disloyal though she was"
'Yes, she was shoclsingly disloyal," re.
sumed Mr.. Simmes, "for the aid and COM
fort she gave the rebel prisoner, pur-
suaded her to continue during life. Well,
the long and short Of it is, my dear fellow,
the little Yankee heroine is now nv wife,
Mrs. SHINES, whom you have often had
the pleasure of meeting" Green, IN
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