Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-13

full they might fall into Improper hands.
and hence the precaution. II should not
and do not-may / say that our experiences
Together has }essened somewhat our old
Now kept thinking of Kate Essex's
strange seriessbf events in which we had
been involved Together.
In those day. my constitution was more
vigorous tthans the young men of today
two weeks coald sit horse. With some
officers Of Gates, proceeded to Albany.
where hoped to find Miss Essex.
On the roadf down, which we took by
slow STAGES, IErefected that she probably
would MT care to see me. and that she
would bessoTE enough now for her fmpul-
siveness lthat night. But at least I could
pay my Eespec$ TO the Schuylers and Lady
Ackland.s That would be only mannerly,
and, of <bursgf /. need not ask for her at
all. Considering the matter, l thought that
perhaps should better ask for her, and
leave it to her discretion whether or no she
would see me.
Nv.
Now, General Schuyler's house was in
those days the best In Albany, generous in
hospital ity~ Here twenty covers had been
laid for General sBurgoyne and his officers;
and here. rnyafrfend-as always counted
her. Lady Ackland, had visit that must
have been Particularly pleasant after the
hardships she had known. When arrived
l was told that the Acklands and Miss Es-
Sex intended leaving next day for New
York. At the same time, Mrs. Schuyler
handed me the papers Miss Essex had left
with the general, the seal unbroken. / had
written the general l would see him in
Albany, but being called away unexpected
ly. he had left the package.
L asked, of course, for Lady Harriet, but
rot for Miss Essex, when Mrs. Schuyler
said that Miss Essex was in the saddle
with one of the Misses Schuyler.
l hardly recognized Lady Ackland, rest
and peace of mind having taken the lines
from her face.
II was a fright, 1 know" she declared,
in those horrid days. 1 believe we aban-
doned Kate and you. You don't know how
dreadfully 1 suffered on that account"
While we were taking Kate Essex rode
up in Miss Schuyler's company.
l could not keep my eyes off from her
with whom l had become involved so
strangely. The habit she wore brought out
her figure, and just now the fine face (for
line 1t ever Seemed was flushed from her
canter.
She. seeing me, started slightlyI thought
and then extended her hand as If nothing
ever had happened between us.
Il am glad to see that you are recover
ed from your wound, Mr.. Sedley."
l mumbed out some clumsy answer at
which l was ashamed. yet. as a matter OF
Iact, really never was more embarrassed
Presently, after some remarks, Lady Ack-
land, Miss Schuyler and the major left US
when she turned, her eyes flashing.
How dared you force your presence on
me. Mr.. Sedley? Our adventure gives you
no privilege. We are back in our old posi-
ton toward each other. You're rebel"
You may be in the old place" said l.
getting back my voice, but l never can
be. Miss Essex. after that fiight--'
&c I J, y
Not even when You ask me, can L?
am human. and / was bound to see you
just once nlore-to tell you thank you"
1T was but common humanity"
''The sweetest humanity
Oh, said she, Il know better"
But then shDbegan to laugh which EN-
boldened ;tpe, apd / told her what you may
guess. when she. looked at me. now soberly.
Il don't belieYe l have the strength to be
else than silly. BE you rebel or kings
man, j wntsayyes to you; you are so stub
born shs added.
But, Staging 10 tell what knew of Cen
eral Burg2yne's mishap. here L have been
Oh my own story. Well, the fact is that
surrender holds many good story l will
but hint nef owe more. You know that
Major Ackfands sas Killed in a duel in Lon
don. becaESe ha maintained the bravery of
American oficets Lady Xekland mourned
him bitterly; but at last was consoled by
the chap'ain.s 1grudenell,e who rowed her
that night to the safety of General Gates
camp. Ny deaf Kate nodded her little
MANY ssriot!s roasequences followed
that defeat" So ip she.''s
General Gates conquered Genetal Bur-
goynea and ! Eete 4Assex" said l.
DID yo! = said. She tossing her. head.