The Forrest City times., 1891-11-20

He felt in the cun or eacn sioeNe His handkerchief was not there lie stuck his fingers in the breast of his tunic: of course it was not there; he never carried 1t in such place lie looked round at his borsekeeper. No, he did not remember having given 1t to him to hold.
 Horrors of horrors. he had come without it! What was he to doP
 The knowledge that he had no hand kerchief seemed to increase his cold bad as 1t already was. The sneezing became more frequent and. dash 1t all. his nose began to run!
 What would the general say' Never did there exist a sharper eye for ap- pearance than his. The slightest speck would be detected. and the scarlet uniform would show every spot
 Col. Earrings dislike to the staff corps was we'll known. and none of the men asked felt inclined to make sacrifice on his behalf. And 1t would have been a sacrifice to have parted with one's ouly 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. IL wss time handkerchief or no handkerchief ths; Col. Barring took up his position for it was to hs- ;hS; shs ge7e-1l would first co7e
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 There was not much hope iD the words as he uttered them He had been very short snd ungracious with the young man over night even though he was his guest It was hard Iy likely that he should feel good naturedly disposed toward him this 
 Il can't exactly give it to you for l have only one But I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll share it with you
 And Capt Hamilton drew out of his sleeve large soft comforting silk handkerchief. the very sight of which was soothing to the afflicted man.
 Here be quick; catch hold!" And the smart young adjutant refined his horse close up to Col. Earrings side.
 He drew his sword. and as the col onel clutched the coveted article he sliced it in two leaving by far the larger share in the hands of the grate ful man.
 My good fellow how shall I ever thank you?" he cried between terrific, trumpet-like blasts.
 Ask me in to breakfast this morning." returned George, with un- bounded assurance.
 The colonel eyed him for moment, blew his nose again, and nipped the last dislocating sneeze in the bud.
 You cheeky young dog, 1 know what you mean and what I let myself in for when I say yes. You may come, and you may think yourself lucky to have won her so easily"
 The review passed of we'll. The general was pleased to compliment Col. Barring on his men, and he also had few words of praise to bestow on the adjutant of the Fiftieth. Aimee rode out to the field in time to see the march-past.
 When the last volley had been fired and the business of the morning was finished Capt. Hamilton managed to get few words with her. They shook hands and exchanged the usual New Year greetings.
 ''Oh, you need not look at your father in that terrified fashion. He has given his consent and I'm in- vited to breakfast" She gave him a SldTIleu SlduCe. anu tucu tuTucu uWdy incredulous. Don't tease me, George You know can't bear it." and her lip actually trembled.
 My darling, I'm not teasing you. It is perfectly true It was a bargain. Your father sold you to me this morn ing just before the general came"
 Sold mel" She began to think that he had ta'-en leave of his senses.
 ''Yes; sold you for silk rag-for half a pocket handkerchief. See, here is the other half and he pulled the remnant out of his sleeve.
 Her troubled face cleared a little, but showed no signs of enlightenment T must go now" he exclaimed. 'Tll tell you all about it if you will invite me into that snug little morning-room of yours after breakfast" And with happy smile he trotted back to his post for the men were preparing to march to their lines.
 When George wants to tease his wife now he tells her that she isn't worth much, for she was sold for Q silk rag. "-London Society.
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