Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-07-27
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CHAPTER XXV.-(Continued.

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At last a battle was imminent There
had been terrible girdings in the papers
at the long delay; all sorts of disasters
were prophesied; the intrenchments were
inpregnable-thousan Of troops were
marching to the aid of Arabia battle
even IT We were successful. must inevit-
sbIy be attended with fearful loss of life
On the night of the 18th June did not
close her eyes. All night long she saw the
picture she had seen that night when
Dallas was trying on his belt and waving
his sword in the air. That had been a
presentiment, she felt sure On the NOR
row, or the day after. she would take up
the paper and read his name among the
dead. as she had done in fancy a hun
dred times
All the morning of the 18th she went
about looking like a ghost. with pale lips
and hollow eyes. At noon Tom brought
the news To her. Even he was elated and
Interested this time. "Glorious news.-
tremendous victory; our loss compa ra-
lively trifiinC."
A momentary sense of relief came over
June, 20 be crossed Immediately 10y mis-
giving. a comparatively trifiing loss"
TO nation may mean hundreds of strick-
en- homes, hundreds of broken women's
hearts.
She must ask the question.
The Guardsi" she faitered
Tom did not know; no particulars had
arrived yet; this was only telegram from
the station. But he would ride over him
self at once; for. even il he had been jeal-
Gus of Dallas, he did not forget in the mo-
ment of danger that he was his cousin.
and was really anxious to hear of his
safety.
The time until Tom returned seemed
Ike eternity. Even then the news was
meager. The brunt of the loss had fallen
on the Highland regiments; it was
thought the Guards had not been active
ly engaged.
Mrs. Trevanion was to arrive that even
ing. She would be sure-to know.
Mrs. Trevanion came, armed with the
latest intelligence. She had called in
Downing street before going to the sta
ton. and had heard the last intelligence
from personal friend Foot Guards I'M
der fire, but In second line.
Tine third week of Mrs. Trevanion's
vtstt was drawing to a close. 1t was a
dull, gray afternoon. June was COVER
Ing over a fire; she had fit of shivering
and felt more than usually unwell For
the last few days listless feeling had
crept over her; she had no appetite. and
felt Ill and depressed. She had refused
to have a doctor, but to-day Mrs. Ire
vanion had insisted, and servant had
been dispatched to summon him.
81 wonder" said Mrs. Trevanion. chow
Dallas is getting on? l don't think his
last letter was quite so CHEEKY as usual.
he had looked forward so much to Cairo.
but il seems they are all disappointed
and disgusted with it, and would rather
be in the desert"
oh" exclaimed June, suddenly, with
her eyes fixed on the window, there is
Agnes. I am getting positively to hate
the sight of her"
Leave her to me-" observed Mrs. Ire
yanion. Il will talk to her"
a minute later, Miss Ellesmere was
announced. She came in with a longer
face than usual, and in her hand she held
An orange envelope.
As June saw 1t, a deadly chill took
possession of her; she shivered violently;
her teeth chattered in her head.
II have some dreadful news" said Ag
mes, fixing her cruel eyes on June's face.
This telegram came for mamma from
Aunt Violet She was out, and papa
opened it. Mr. Broke died of fever last
night in Cairo"
Mrs. Trevanion uttered a cry, then,
starting up, ran to June.
She had turned white death, and
was falling back senseless in her chair.