Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-11-19


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Something had tended to sober the
man, for he came into the captains
presence, looking sullen, but self pos
sessed. II warned you after that affray
with Crow Knife" said Leale, that
you were to keep out Of temptation and
mischief until you were sober enough to
understand what I bad to say to you.
Where were you between dinner call
and IL :3O?"
Walking off my heat. sir, as the
captain directed"
len face Of the soldier. He was always
grave aud deliberate In dealing with
the malcontents Of his command, rarely
speaking in anger and never in tone
indicative of irritation. Under the cap
tain's calm, steadfast scrutiny Graice
plainly WINGED. His bloodshot eyes
wandered restlessly about, aud his fin
gers closed and unclosed nervously.
"You have made but an i'll name for
yourself thus far, my man." said Lcalc,
land this days work has not added to
your credit. What started the trouble
with Crow Knife?'
"He struck me-" was the surly an
swer.
"You have been drinking liquor to-
day, Graice, and it is said Of you
throughout tho whole troop that when
drinking you are ugly and i'll tempered
I have known Grow Knife long time
and never knew him to be in trouble be-
fore. You are the first man of this conf
mand to quarrel with him. Let it he
the last time. He bears good name;
you have made bad one. Another
thing: You were working there at the
hall this morning under Corporal Rorke
What became Of you when the other
men left and went to dinner?'
"I-was thirsty--and went for a
drink" was the shifty answer
"Went where? You were rot then at
the post exchange.
The soldier turned redder, if possible,
hitched uneasily. the bloodshot eyes still
wandering warily about, as though
eager for any light other than that
which burned in the clear, stern gaze of
his captain. Il went for drink, " he
repeated, "and I'm not bound to sGy
where and so get some one else in
trouble. I'm not without friends hero
even it haven't them among my Off
GERS, and can be true to those who are
true to me-"
"Such talk is buncombe, Graice,'
said Leale coolly, "and you know it,
You will do better to keep clear OF
friends who give you liquor. You are
sober enough to appreciate now what
you hear and what you say. Keep clear
of it. warn you, or it will be your
undoing. Are you not for guard3'
II am, sir, and ready to take my
turn when needed, but / can take no
such affront as that redskin slung in my
teeth.
Enough on that score. III hear your
story tomorrow, when you're both
cooled down. Now 60 to your quarters,
and for the rest of this day keep away
from three things-Crow Knife, liquor
and, understand me, the assembly hall"
The sullen eyes glowed with new an
ger The man had been drinking just
enough to be reckless. I'D like to know
why I'm not considered fit to work at
least" he muttered.
"You are not fit to be seen by the
eyes Of gently nurtured women, Graice.
Your face is bloated, your eyes inf,am-
ed, your whole carriage tells Of the
havoc liquor plays You may as we'll
know that the sight Of you was shock
to our guest, Mrs. Farrar. and l suspect
that you could tell what it was that so
startled Mrs. Daunton.
II don't know any SUCH began
the soldier in the same surly tone, but
Leale uplifted his hand.
1.-The less you say when you've been
drinking, my man, the less you'r like
ly to fall into further trouble. You 60
no more to tho assembly room today,
because l forbid. Do you underestimate
"I've got rights to go thele Aye, OF
where my betters cannot co." burst in
Graice in sudden fury, but the instant
his eyes met those of his captain the
words died on his lips and the red lids
dropped.
"You have said more than enough,
SIR" sternly answered Leale Then,
turning sharply to little knot OF non
commissioned officers who at the bar
rack steps were curiously watching the
soene, he called, Sergeant Roe" and
young soldier in natty uniform came
springing forward, and, halting close at
hand, stood at the salute.
81 leave this man in your charge.
He is for guard, believe. Set him to
work at his kit and see that he is in
proper trim--in every way-for tomor-
row."
"He may be needed today, sir. He's
supernumerary.
"Indeedl Worse than l thought,
Grsice," said Leale calmly. "You will
bs wise to take IL bath and a nap
then. At all events, acc that he does not
leave the barracks this afternoon, SER
geant"
II will, sir. Come on, Graice.'
And conscious that he had been in
deed playing with fire, yet raging over
the sense OF his enforced submission,
the half drunken fellow turned and fol-
lowed bis young superior.
Meantime there had been anxiety