The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-06

''No, no, your mother must not be left
without one daughter. We cannot spare
you both unless there are more emphatic
calls than we have yet had for assist
ance."
"Dear Rose" said Mrs. Newton, with
some reluctance, 'you must pardon me
if before give any answer Iremind you
that should you take this step you may
have your feelings sorely tried by hear
ing or seeing more of Granville than
will be for your peace of mind"
A deep flush overspread her face for a
moment, but she answered calmly: 81
understand you, my kind mother. l
have thought it all over. l make no
boast of coming through this trial I'M
scathed. There is sore spot still at my
heart. Ihave been for some time making
all needful preparations to start at mo-
ment's notice, and now, mother, give me
your blessing and permission to start to-
morrow"
''My darling child, dare not refuse if
your heart is so moved toward this work
lest I be found fighting against the di-
rect teaching of Providence. Ihave tried
to give up my children cheerfully to this
good work, but have not thought that
my daughters might be called as well as
my sons, not but what my sons are as
precious" said the mother, her eyes rest
ing lovingly on Alfred.
"But, Rose, you cannot take this jour-
ney alone, and there are some prelimi-
nary steps to be taken at Washington be-
fore you will be allowed to go as nurseto
your brothers camp"
Il will go with our girl and see that
all is safely arranged before 1 leave her."
said Mr.. Newton. "But on second
thought, my child, do not see how you
can leave as early as you desire. You
will need money. have but little"
mo, father, you need not trouble. You
knowI have not used my pony for months
and shall have no further use for her.
told Alfred some time ago to try and find
q purchaser for her. He has sold her for
$500"
"But, sister," said Lillian, this sacri-
fee must not be made. You surely will
not hesitate to let your brother Eustace
defray all your expenses"
1T is no sacrifice, sister mine. have
not seen Fairy since-that day" (Gren-
vile had bought the horse at Mr.. New
toms sale and presented it to Rose) sand
do not wish to-"
"Well, my Rosie, you shall leave to-
morrow, and our God will have you in
his holy keeping"
Mr.. Newton had no difficulty in secur-
ing nurses position for his daughter or
of obtaining permission for her to locate
near her brothers station.
There was great rejoicing in Dunbars
camp when these unexpected guests ar
rived and appeared before the brothers.
They said Rose was just the one needed.
There were many then in the hospital
sick and pining for kind word that
could cheer their hearts.
A comfortable apartment was pro-
cured for Rose in cottage near to her
chosen labor, and then Mr.. Newton re-
luctantly babe his children farewell and
fastened back to the anxious friends at
home and the increasing labors of the
farm.
The planting was accomplished, fruit
trees blossomed and set, promising an
abundant harvest, and the strawberries
already showed bright, ruby fruit in rich
profusion. AT a suggestion from some
horticultural friends Mr.. Newton early
in the spring made very satisfactory ar
for the prompt sale of all the
fruit he wished to dispose Of, and that
and remunerative beginning
dispelled all fears for the success Of the |
new enterprise in which they had en-
parked.
The war and the absence Of their chill |
1ren were the only shadows over their
and but for that Mrs. New
ton and Lillian often said they should |
nave been too happy. They were natu-
rally enthusiastic lovers Of the country, |
md their freedom from the shackles of |
life and the change to the
Useful and common sense occupation Of |
heir present position were 80 much more
that they looked to the past
With no cravings or regrets.
So sped on the days at the farm.
Active labor by day for all for Lillian
insisted on bearing her full share as
trictly as before her marriage had given
Ter competence if not wealthy; at night
BOOKS and papers for the men and the
,usy needle for the women.
The papers and news from the army
we're the first chosen and tidings from
he loved ones eagerly looked for. The
expected battle, which had so excited our
riends, was still delayed, to the great dis
yust and vexation of those whs had
iven up home and its comforts Is work
or their country.
In letter home Rose wrote:
"My life is as different from your
'wn, my sister, as one can we'll imagine,
o unlike anything have ever expe-
fenced that l scarcely realize that am
n inhabitant of the same world I once
ived in.
"Many poor fellow committed to my
care would be 80 much
omforted If there was some one here to
peak to him from a mothers heart. To
ee fair, young boy-for many are but
,oys-with broad, white brow that a
nother's lips have often kissed, and the
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