The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-17

ed to their regiments, and for time Harry
was left at liberty to follow the dictates Of
his own inclination.
He boarded at the house of n lady named
Platt, widow with two charming daugh-
tiers, Lucy and Agnes. These young ladies'
were typical Of the times when many a
house on the borderland was divided
! against itself. Lucy was staunch Union
ist, TO whom the stars and stripes were sa-
cred emblems and the constitution Of the
United States Bible, while Agnes was q
red-hot revolutionist who worshiped Lee
and prayed for the success of the Southern
arms. 1t was whispered that once these
young ladies pitted their wits against each
other in singular rivalry. Agnes, burning
with ambition to do something for tho
cause, had drawn map OF the disposition
Of the Federal troops and found means to
send it to the Confederate General, and, that
while she incautiously left it inher cham
Der for q few minutes before dispatching
it, Lucy had with consummate skill so com
pletely altered it that it was a snare and
delusion to the man it was intended to ben
eft. 1t can readily be understood then that
our hero was petted on the one side and
pouted at on the other in q manner which,
hadhe been heart-whole, would have driven
him TO distraction, but, as 1t was, simply
afforded him amusement. He was present
one day at battle-royal between the fai.
champions, and, oddly enough, the conten
ton turned on matter Of peculiar interest
to himself.
Lucy had received letter. She read it
blushingly at the breakfast table and sand
quietly with cooling satisfaction TO her
mother:
HE arrives to-day, mammal
The widow smiled in acknowledgment OF |
her daughters beaming happiness, but |
Agnes flashed out angrilY:
"Then, If the house is really 10 be turned |
into barracks, you will excise mo il |
keep entirely to my room .
"Hush, hush, dear; you forget YOURSELF |
Mrs. Plat chided.
"No MOTHER was the bold reply q IL is |
you and Lucy have forgotten yourselves, or
Lieutenant Mckenzie would never be O |
guest In this house."
Here Harry interposed with the gool, /
natured desire to ameliorate the ungracious
tendency of the discussion.
81 know Lieutenant McKenzie-at /
least, to speak more correctly, am &C
quainted with Major Arthur Mcdonald, |
who has nephew Of that name; and to tell |
the truth, am very anxious to meet him. |
"Then you will havo ample opportunity OF |
gratifying your desire il you remain here,
Mister Winthrop" Agnes said-the girl rare
ly addressed him personally, and never &C
knowledged his military rank" for from
the time he enters the door you will notice
that my mother's and sisters individuality
will be lost in the absorbing presence Of the
young gentleman
"But thought he was wounded and had
gone home," Winthrop ventured.
Eyes, sir; and he is now returning as an
interesting convalescent Ibelieve he was
hurt in the mastery retreat your men made
from Chancellorsville."
Silence, Agnes ~ the mother iuterposed
alarmed at her daughters bitterness. 81
am always trembling for the rash remarks
that drop from your lips SO heedlessly."
Nay, madam Winthrop interviewed,
"pray do not think that ever could take
advantage Of idle words uttered in the
homc-circle TO which you have so kindly adj
mitted me. Besides, shouldn't be sur
prised TO hear that there is some gay cava-
licr riding in the Southern ranks from whom
your daughter takes the color of her opin.
ions. Such devotion as hers, in so young
girl, has more personal inspiration than
patriotism
The shot told. Agnes Plat blushed scar.
let, and Indignantly left the room.
Iro nE coGTiSuED.