The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-03-14

Vu'y "uuou W tue CulluISu lOOk Ot u0r
sweet pale face; and the big brown
eyes that grew dark and earnest as she
talked. pleaded for love and kindness.
while her flushed checks and quick
breath betrayed her fear ut finding her.
self alone with the War Governor.
"What can do for you. my childp"
The kindly voice gavo her little
courage and sho cried:
"Oh, your excellency. give mo my
brother, my twin brother! Ho is all l
have, governor; there was only Roy
and me, and they have sent him to the
penitentiary for II spy. Think of mann
ma in heaven seeing her boy in such q
place. He has no one to kiss good
night. and how can pray keep us out
Of temptation with Roy in that dread
full place? And We were going to keep
Thanksgiving"
MY dear child" exclaimed tho be-
wildersd governor. "what do you
mean?"
Then by careful questions, little by
little. tho governor obtained the whole
story. and having that big, father heart
he was greatly touched and interested
by 1t, but unfortunately poor Roy had
been sent to northern pcnitentiary,
over which the southern governor had
on control.
1t was fortunate. however, that this
man was not one to sit IDLY by when
there was wrong that he could help
to right, and SO after thinking o few
minutes. he said,
Miss Daisy. tell your auntle want
to takc you overto Washington the day
after Tomorrow; We need only be gone
three or four hours. but. who knows,
perhaps In that time you can unlock
the heavy gates of Sing Sing poniten-
tiary. So cheer up little onc!'
Then turning 10 his private secrc-
tary. he said:
Colonel. please collect all the pa
pers in this case and have them ready
for mo tomorrow"
1t was a ten o'clock OF u dreary No
venbcr day, and President Lincoln sat
at his desk, hastily but wearily glanc-
ing over pile Of cards sent In by tho
waiting host in the ante-chamber.
Presently ono caught his eye, and he
turned 10 the door-keepcr.
John, show in Governor Picrpont {"
A minute later the governor entered,
leading u little. shrinking, black
robcd figure. There was cordial
greeting between the two gentlemen,
and then Governor Pierpont, said.
chccrily:
"Mr. Lincoln. you have asked mo
TOR great many men. now l am go
ing to ask just one boy of you. Miss
Daisy, will tell you who no is and why
We want himp"
Until now, Daisy had been too fright
ened to raise her eyes from the fooy.
but when IL pleasant voice said, kindly:
"Wcll. sissy. who is this boy the
governor wants?" she looked up and
her fear fled.
1t did not seem possible at first that
the quiet. gentle looking man sitting
opposite her and patiently waiting for
her TO speak, could be tho great Ne;
Lincoln, the dreadful Yankee .apud1s
dent, but as she gazed at him. al6sf
fascinated the governors voice Is
minded her of her errand.
"Miss Daisy, tell him about Roy" 4
Oh. yes. she could do that; and WITH
u little, silent prayer "Oh. mamma in
heaven. II you are your childern's
guardian angel. put words. into my
mouth to save your boy" she began
her story. =. ID. d
And when sho had finished, insslnl.,
ing in her tale Roy's pleading for Z,
Thanksgiving, the president said: $.
"Now, sissy. 60 home to your aunt.
tell her that | will help you to keen
Thanksgiving day."
80. MI. Lincoln-"hnt Nlisy could
go no farther; saAsnonld only seize the
hand that was;E1Paady writing all order
for Roy's releass. and kiss it over and
over
After few minutes she took out OF
little wcll-worn purse two ton dollar
gold pieces, and. holding them out said
timidly.
"Willyou please tell mo how to send
these to Roy' Mamma gave us each
one as a keepsake, but l thought she
would want me to spend it to bring Roy
homo; no has no money. you know"
The president extended his hand.
'Give mo your money!" he said. II
will send 1t to him myself"
Daisy left happy. little laugh.
"Oh. thank you. over and overt" she
cried. "Now I'll be sure he
it and dear Mr. Presto
sure he will be home
ing?n
II am as sure US am :.
;sgivins day in g
a, 10 II $has been, h"