Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-12-18

my husbands consent. L have beer
longing to repeat my first petition every
hour"
''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 remind you
that should you take this step you may
have your feelings sorely tried by hear
ing or seeing more Of Grenville 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
have thought it all over I make no
boast Of coming through this trial I'M
scathed. There is a sore spot still at my
heart. I have been for some time making
all needful preparations to start at a 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-
r.. Ill -
your brothers camp"
81 will go with our girl and see that
all is safely arranged before leave her."
said MI. 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
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"
cit 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) ''and
do not wish to-
Veil, 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 Dunbar's
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 straw berries
already showed bright, ruby fruit in rich
profusion. AT a suggestion fron. some
horticultural friends Mr.. Newton early
in the spring made very satisfactory ar
engagements for the prompt sale of all the
fruit he wished to dispose of, and that
encouraging and remunorative beginning
dispelled al fears for the success of the
new enterprise in which they had en-
barked.
The war and the absence of their chill
dren were the only shadows over their
household, and but for that Mrs. New
ton and Lillian often said they should |
have been too happy. They were natu-
rally enthusiastic lovers Of the country,
and their freedom from the shackles of
fashionable life and the change TO the
useful and common sense occupation Of |
their present position were SO much more |
congenial 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
strictly as before her marriage had given I
her competence IL not wealthy; at Light
books and papers for the men and the
busy needle for the women.
The papers and news from the army
were tho first chosen and tidings from
the loved ones eagerly looked for. The
battle, which had so excited our
friends, was still delayed, to the great dis
gust and vexation of those who had
given up home and its comforts to work
for their country.
In G, letter home Rose wrote:
'fMy life is as different from your
own, my sister, as one can well imagine.
SO unlike anything I have ever expe-
rienced that I scarcely realize that am
an inhabitant of the same world once
lived in.
MANY d poor fellow committed to my
care would be SO much