Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-25

OF respect for his borrowed UNIFORM or
from kindly heart he could not judge,
and twice he stopped to give the faithful
Prince a good feed of grass and draft
of pure water. When at last the camp
with Eustace's regimental colors flying
opened on his sight. it was the happiest
moment of his life.
Twice had Dunbar in the midst of
furious assault been brought face to face
with Grenville. The first was but a
passing glance as in the rush Of battle
they swept past each other. The last
was only few moments before Eustaces
fail A rebel aimed full at him while
giving an order, but in d moment cav
airy officer dashed to the soldiers side,
threw up his arm by quick movement
of his sword. as If by accident, and with
sad look raised his cap to Eustace and
wheeled off in an opposite direction.
That officer was Jasper Grenville.
Ralph had also seen him, and burning
with Indignation. guided only by the
impulse of the moment, endeavored to
reach him and in that rash attempt was
surrounded and taken a prisoner.
Mr.. Newton and his daughter returned
to the farm, and time sped on, bringing
weekly reports from absent ones and
melting out full measures of quiet enjoy
ment for those at home crowning their
toll with great success and more than
the hoped for remuneration. The har-
vest had been carefully garnered, and
the sales were rapid The family were
beginning to look forward to the winter
q &c {o:1
leisure for much reading, and, Of more
value than all else, q reasonable hope
that their children might be able to Sc
cure few days for home, as the slow
and seemingly sluggish efforts of the
various corps and divisions to recruit
would indicate there was little eXpecta-
ton of active service during the winter.
One cold and snowy evening the fam
ily were gathered around the cheerful
fire, when without a word of warning
Rose and Ralph walked in and were
clasped in their parents arms. Some
minutes Of joyful greeting and glad sur
prise passed before Lillian could gain an
answer to her inquiries after her hus-
band Then she learned that neither
Eustace nor George could be spared, as
their regiment was ordered to join the
army at Vicksburg, with 10 days for
preparation. The brothers had urged
Ralph to obtain 81 short furlough and &C.
company his sister on this visit, bearing
their loving greetings. while they tarried
behind to expedite arrangements.
A real home supper was prepared for
the beloved guests, and while seated at
the familiar board all care and anxiety
was dismissed from their minds. If Lii
lian's heart yearned for her husbands
presence and the parents missed Georges
thoughtful attentions, it was carefully
concealed during this meal Once more
gathered in the cheerful rarlors, ques-
tons flowed continually, but not SO alb
sorbingly as TO prevent the parents from
giving Roses looks and words careful
attention. They were soon satisfied that
no corroding sorrow was preying upon
their darling's peace. True, she was in
many respects greatly changed. The
sad experience of her hospital
life had given maturity of thought
and expression that was singularly con-
trasted with her bright, girlish face and
figure. Years OF home life could never
have developed the strength and enthusi-
asm of her character as the last two
months had done.
The bond between herself and twin
brother was even stronger than when in
their home life. No shadow of conceal
ment ever came between them, and
without words they seemed to under
stand each others hearts instinctively.
When it was time to retire, Rose said
Stay a moment longer, please [ have
few words to say before retiring.
Il know. my dear parents, You have
had much anxiety on my account and
many fears that might not be able to
rise above the cruel disappointment that
came SO suddenly upon me. | do not
pretend that | have not. suffered very
bitterly. But it was the pain of mis-
placed confidence, the knowledge that
what had thought a priceless treasure
was worse than dross, a thing to loathe
and scorn. 1t takes time to Danish re-
grets for such impoverishment, but the
love so unutterably squandered can
never be renewed. From the hour that
Jasper Grenville joined himself to trail
tors against his country his power over
me ceased. He is now prisoner, taken
by q scouting party iii the rash attempt |
to obtain clandestine interview with |
me. | am thankful that it did not fall |
to my brothers to capture him, but it is |
well that his efforts against our country |
are ended, at least for the present
Lillian, my sister, you look ut me in |
sad surprise that | speak Of him SO cool
y. You think me hard and unfeelingr |
'Ah, no, Rosiel But cannot under
stand how love SO strong as yours was
can be SO totally annihilated, even if the
object prove. as Grenville has. utterly
"Ah, dear sister! If this had been of
The common order of sin or worthless
ness, there might have fingered some