Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-03

for YOU everywhere. Your father
saws that we must go home. Ho has
to take cold and is already
quite choking. 1t is so trying. be-
cause he must be on parade to- morrow
morning. The general will be there.
and he can not get OF 1t.
The English troops were drawn up
in line, and on their left tie native
regiments were in position. All vas
ready for the eagle eye of the general
Col. Barring pulled up as he reached
the ground. The general had not yet
arrived. It was a relief and respite
for 1t would give him time to blow
that much afflicted nose OF his once
more. The morning air was sharp.
for the sun was only lust touching the
horizon, and-confound it ali. here
was another at OF sneezing coming on!
He felt in the cuff OF each sleeve.
His handkerchief was not there. Ho
stuck his fingers in the breast Of his
tunic; of course 1t was not there; he
never carried it in such place. He
looked round at his horsekeeper. No.
he did not remember having given 1t
to him to ho.d.
Horrors OF horrors. he had come
without it! What was he to do?
The knowledge that he had no hand
kerchief seemed to increase his cold.
bad as it already was. The sneezing
became more frequent. and. dash it
all. his nose began to run!
What would the general say? Never
did there exist q sharper eye for ap-
pearance than his. The slightest
speck would be detected. and the
scarlet uniform would show every
spot
Col. Baring's dislike to the staff
corps was we'll known. and none OF the
men asked felt inclined to make q
sacrifice on his behalf. And it would
have been q sacrifice to have parted
with ones only handkerchief on such
a cold morning.
Another and yet another officer was
asked, but with no better success.
In the distance the general might
be seen approaching. 1t was time.
handkerchief or no handkerchief, that
Col. Barring took up his position. for
it was to him that the general would
first come.
Disheartened by his want of success.
and distressed by his constant sneez-
ing. he was passing the fiftieth with
out word. A familiar voice at his
elbow cried:
Good morning. colonel. A happy
new year to you! How is your cold?"
% Hamilton. is that you? Thanks
I'm not at all we'll. think must
have the real thing-the real influenza
this time. don't know when l have
felt SO bad; and worse luck, I've for.
gotten my pocket-handkerchief.
suppose you couldn't lend me such q
thingP"
There was not much hope in the
words as he uttered them. He hat
been very short and ungracious with
the young man over night ever
though he was his guest It was hard
ly likely that he should feel goot
naturally disposed toward him thi
morning.
Il can't exactly give it to you. for
have only one But I'll tell you wha'
I'll do. I'll share it with YOU"
And Capt. Hamilton drew out Of hi
sleeve . large soft comforting sill
handkerchief. the very sight Of which
was soothing to the afflicted man.
Here. be quick; catch hold!" Ant
the smart young adjutant refined hi
horse close up to Col Baring's side.
He drew his sword. and. a. the col
onel clutched the coveted article, hs
sliced it In two leaving BY far tn
, larger share in the hands OF the CRATE
J full man.
. My good fellow how shall I eve
I thank you?' he cried between terrific
, trumpet-like blasts.
. ASK me in to breakfast thi
morning" returned George, with I'm
bounded assurance.
} The colonel eyed him for moment
, blew his nose again, and nipped til
last dislocating sneeze In the bud.
You cheeky young dog. I kno,
. what you mean and what let myse
) in for when I say yes. You may come
I and you may think yourself lucky I
, have won her 30 easily"
The review passed on we'll. III
|, general was pleased to complimeI
/ Col. Barring on his men, and he ais
: had . few words OF praise to besto
I on the adjutant Of the Fiftietl
8 Aimee rode out to the field In time
see the march-p past.
t When the last volley had been fire
' and the business Of the morning w
1 finished. Capt. Hamilton managed
r get a few words with her. The
{ shook hands and exchanged the usu'
New Year greetings
{ ''Oh. you need not look at 20,
y father In that terrified fashion. +
has given his consent and I'm il
' vited to breakfast" She gave him
o startled glance and then turned aws
incredulous. Don't tease me- Georg
: You know can't bear it." and h
lip actually trembled.
Q MY darling. I'm not teasing yo'
It is perfectly true It was bargain
s Your father sold you to me this NOR
r ing just before the general came"
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