Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-02-09

formation, general. May introduce a
party waiting outside:"
Certainly"
Mark went out and brought in Laura
and her mother.
General, permit me to introduce my
wife.
The general looked at the blushing
Laura, then at her mother, then at
Mark, in undisguised astomshment.
Il thought you had been ON a scout,
he said.
Il have"
And courted and wed at the same
timer
Eyes, general. :,
BE seated, ladies. Now explain all
this.
Mark gave an outline of his adven-
lures, his listeners eyes opening wider
as he proceeded. When the recital was
finished the general called out;
HOrderlyr'
In twinkling man was standing IN
the tent waiting an order
''Send for Chaplain Gadsden."
Eyes, sir
Il am a trihe uncertain about that
welding" remarked the general. Il
think we'd better have it done according
TO the regulations
All smiled save Mrs. Fain, who. since
she had been informed OF all that had oc-
CURED from the time Of Mr.. Stacks ar
rival at her house TO Laura's joining her
the night before, maintained rigid and
dignified silence.
While they were waiting for the chap
lain the general wrote a telegram to
Mr.. Fain, at Nashville, announcing the
arrival Of his wife and daughter. He
did not mention the son-in-law.
The chaplain came, and the bride and
groom were wed again-this time with
ample witnesses. for the whole staff had
been ordered to report in person at
headquarters to witness marriage cere-
mony.n The general gave the bride
away, and after the benediction, offer
ing his arm to Mrs. Fain, led the way to
another tent where a collation. Of for
aged viauds-foraged unbeknown to the
general, and consisting principally of
cold chicken - was served. Unfortu-
nately there was not glass Of wine in
camp for the ladies, the only spirits be-
ing ''commissary'' whisky and the Rob
inson County Of the country.
While the party were refreshing
themselves. word was received from
Nashville that Mr.. Fain was out of dan
ger and impatiently awaiting his wife
and daughter.
After communicating this pleasant
bit of information, the general, turning
10 Mark, said:
Il shall need you hereafter on my
staff. have learned from your colonel
that there is a vacant lieutenancy for
You in your regiment, and will issue
an order detailing You for duty with
me. But this rank need be only tenn
porary. The army is about to be divided
into army corps, and my troops will con-
stitute one of them. Under the recent
law fixing the staff of corps command
ers / shall nominate you for inspector
general, with rank of lieutenant colonel,
TO be appointed by the president
For the first time since she had been
apprised of the fact that her daughter
was wife Mrs Fain looked happy.
General, said Mark, ''while l APP
preciate the honor you so kindly bestow
upon me, would prefer. were it not for
my wife, to remain in the secret service.
She certainly deserves the distinction
you offer, and accept it for her. re-
joice at the prospect of being near you,
and shall not be averse now, since l
have so much TO live for, TO service
not connected with constant reminder
of hemp rope"
At this juncture an aid-de-camp en-
tered and handed the general tele-
gram. He cast his eye over it and
said:
"The ball is opened. Nelson is fight
ing the advance of Bragg's army at
Richmond, Kentucky"
THE END.