Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-01-17

bons. Not 10 please the Yankees.
Oh, no! The Confederate flag, you
know-but no, you don't Knows
made up of the red, white and blue
colors. l was so disappointed, for
soon discovered that my escorts were
only third In rank as compared with
some of the other officers present.
All of them, however, were amiable,
and it was SO hard to believe that
they were capable of shedding so
much blood. There was one whom
fancied particularly. He was a Won
derfully handsome man-tall and
slender-a captain. His nicely trim
med black mustache harmonizcd
beautifully with his white and red
complexion.
You should have seen him dance,
Clio! Yet tho most fascinating thing
about him was his large, dark, wist-
full eyes, in which there was an in
describably haunting expression.
They animated, they conquered, thoy
killed, they inspired me. Within an
hour he had turned the head of CIV
cry girl in the ballroom, not except
ing myself. Oh, his eyes wore sim
ply irresistible, Clol Suddenly he APP
preached mo and solicited the next
dance. Just think how unfortunate
l was in having promised it to some
one else!
Perhaps you may favor me with
the next numbcr?' urged tho hand
some captain IA he took seat beside
mo. don't remember what said
but must have aSScnted to his re-
quest, for presently he murmured
teasingly, Il am afraid, Miss Favre"
who told him my namo, wonder?
that you will forget me when the
next number comes on"
Had not been perfectly self pos
sesscd know that should have an
swercd something ramblingly fool
ish. AS it was, replied in quito an
easy manner that 1 should not forget
him.
"Ah, but you will be unable to
recognize mer'
A silly, light headed girl would
have replied something like this
Not recognize you? Why, ! should
know you at first sight anywhere,
among thousands. But 1 wasn't to
be caught that way. No indeed! Just
as though we were talking about the
most insignificant thing in the world.
I leisurely took a rose from my
bosom and handed it to him. saying
place this in your buttonhole,
please. will be able to recognize
you now, l reckon
saw him press the rose to his lips
stealthily. Then he went away and
took a seat opposite me at the other
end of tho table He didn't dance
with any one. He appeared to be
deeply buried in thought. Meantime
two polkas and n Schottische were
danced. The time seemed to drag
unconsciously. The soldiers danced
and danced. They hadn't closed an
eye for three days, and yet they
danced as if possessed.
Now as to the quadrille: The or
chestra played the Introductory
march, and every officer hurried to
his partner. My heart beat violently
as I perceived handsome Captain
Ray-that was his name-coming to-
ward me. He bowed very low and
extended his hand. felt it kindling
as it touched mine. 1 laughed.
chatted. In short, I was intoxicated
with delight. AS we hurried to tho
center heard people back of us
whisper, What n handsome cou-
ple!' Clio, l never was SO happy. AS
we clasped hands it seemed that our
blood commingled. While we were
waiting for the band to intonate the
quadrille we heard tho clattcr of
horses hoofs in the street and from
afar repeated cannon shots.
suddenly several orderlies bolted
into tho room. Ono of them APP
preached my partner and whispered
something in his ear. The captain
turned to me, saying: Miss Favre,
General Lovell's men arc making
trouble. lam called away He look
cd yearningly ut the band and then
at me for a moment. l knew that he
regretted the interruption as deeply
as did. Before he buckled on his
sword he carefully refastencd my
rose in his buttonhole. AS he reached
the exit he turned around and APP
peGred to be looking for some one.
Our glanccs met He hurried off, to-
gether with the other officers.
We, the ladies, remained in the
ballroom. We We're told not to go
out. 1t was the longest hour ever
spent in ballroom. We stood at the
window, listening and commenting
upon the shots we heard. We didn' t
dare to go home, not that we We're
afraid to disobey orders, but because
we feared that battle might ensue
in the streets at any moment.
Finally tho firing ceased. A little
later VIC saw Il numiiCr of soldiers
carrying their comrades upon
stretchers, coming toward the ball.
room.
Some ono said, ut was only iii
tic skirmiSh, but they killed Captain
Ray
knew nothing moro for several
days.
Clio, there is something in our
hearts at tines which passes speech.
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