Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-02

fire in the air. IN the mean time ne
would find the opportunity Of letting him
know the true state Of .da's feelings
He had secretly tumbled into bed when
he heard heavy steps on the stairs, and
the adjutant burst into his room.
You must relieve Watson this morn
inc. Leith: YOU will march of after the
mems breakfast. A messenger came in last
night when we were all away to say some
Of the men were sick, and the chief con-
siders it better to get them all away
before they become depressed
At seven o'clock Leith and his small
detachment were on the march along
the hot dusty road. He was really glad
to get away for time. as he did not feel
particularly happy among his brother
officers. owing TO the cloud hanging over
him Besides. he vas anxious 10 see his
friend. who was as dear TO him as a
brother. As ne trudecd along the eight
miles he made up his mind to sink his
pride and confess that he bad been alto
gether IN the wrong that is if dear old
Bob would only give him the opportunity.
When he reached the place he halted
his men under the cottonwood tree. and
calling the sergeant, went with him TO
the guard-house. He was surprised that
they had not seen any Of the men about
neither did they see the sentry on his
beat: the place seemed more silent than
usual.
where have they all got TO, sergeant?'
he asked. as the walked toward the house;
they must DE asleep"
That's it. sir. they turned in after
breakfast and haven't got up yet. But
it's curious, sir. for It's nigh dinner time"
''Wcll. YOU go TO the mems room and
will go and see Mr.. Watson"
why. Watson" cried cut Leith, as he
opened the door of the officers room. the
whole guard asleep, and you may have
the general or the governor by at any
time"
Receiving no answer he went to the
bed. placed his hand upon his friends arm,
then started back with horror; no one
could mistake what foul iend had passed
over the SPOT. Rushing from the room he
met the sergeant. pale as death, shaking
as If he had received mortal blow.
Don't so in, sir" he whispered but Leith
went into the mems room and found that
death had laid all low. BY some means
he returned to his men and sent off for
aid: he then went to the side of his friend,
as he found it impossible to leave him all
alone. en the table was a letter directed
10 himself He mechanically opened and
read tia kind. generous letter. offering TO
forget their one cause of animosity and to
let their futures be decided by the fair
girl who alone could do so.
Well, I need not 90 on. Ny father pull
ed Watson through, but his brain never re-
covered. and ne was shortly sent home un-
der restraint He was always telling his
story. as plainly and concisely as IL his
mind had been healthy. and I believe he
died few years afterward while engaged
in the same task. The guard house wss
never afterward occupied. but gradually
fell TO pieces an object OF terror to the ma
tives, who heard on dark nights the voices
Of white soldiers and saw, when the moon
shOne. the sentry walking ON his beat and
the officer sitting AT his table writing. To
this day they win not pass where it stood
without shrinking.
You must know q great number Of SAD
stories connected with the former life in
Jamaica. dootor?" 7 asked, when he had
finished
"a great many" he answered; "but one
Is sufficient for tonight. Even this one
has made YOU melancholy
We We're silent for time. The voice Of
the major broke the spell:
Did I not tell YOU. stephens. never 10
trump your partners fourteenth card
when the other trumps are out? Did they
not teach YOU whist at Eaton? BY heav-
ems. sir ] would make whist one Of the
subjects of army examinations. 1t would
be far more useful than dead language.
We owe twenty points, but f I have
taught YOU the a 3 c Of this noble game
don't mind the loss"