The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-20

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honor to request me to act as his best
man, Jaqucline doubtless having lntlu-
enced his choice. I gladly accepted
hoping that, since Helen was TO serve
as first bridesmaid, our being thrown
together might heal the breach be-
tween us. Ten minutes before the cere-
mony Jaqueline was strummlng Gin
gers banjo and ten minutes after she
had become Il bride was standing on
the rear gallery tossing presents to
crowd of black people below, whose
upturned faces indicated the adora-
tion in which they held their young
mistress.
/ was disappointed in my hope that
the festivities would thaw the obdurate
heart of the woman loved. She re-
mained cold even when her hand was
laid on my arm before and after the
ceremony. Later. finding her apart
from the others, approached her.
"Have you not one kind word for
mer' asked.
Not one. can respect n northern
soldier, not a southern man who wears
the blue"
"Be Il as you WISH"
Mounting my horse, rode back 10
camp with heavy heart.
The advantages gained by our force
at Shiloh and our own bloodless con-
quest of northern Alabama were not
vigorously followed up. The enemy
withdrew to Tupelo, Miss, where he
formed new army, which early In
the fall marched under the Confederate
General Bragg through Chattanooga
into Kentucky.
One morning in September orders
came for us to break camp and march
northward. Bragg was advancing.
marching on Cincinnati or Louisville,
thus compelling the abandonment of
the territory we had acquired in the
spring and requiring us to hasten to
the protection of the threatened cities.
After making my preparations for the
move left the command, intending to
Join 1t on the march, and rode over to
the Stanforths to take my leave. Jack
son announced me, and l sat down in
the little library l had occupied three
months before while my wound was
healing to await the appearance of my
friends. was startled by the voice of
Buck coming from above:
lib, doggone it, whar's my swearin
book? I've lost that swearin book
what Major Brandystone tole me to
git"
A few minutes later he came into the
room. AS he caught sight of me his
face became radiant, and, jumping into
my arms, he Rugged me like a young
bear. The others soon entered. Mr..
Stanforth, who by this time had openly
ayowed his affection for the Union,
parted from me with regret, not un-
mixed with apprehension lest upon the
return of the Confederates he might
suffer for his attentions to our troops.
Mrs. Stanforth bade me adieu with
motherly affection. Little Ethel put
her arms about my neck and wonder
ed. Buck for the moment in his affec-
ton for me forgot that he was Con-
federate sympathizer and insisted on
going with me. Helen stood aloof and
at the last moment seemed more bitter
than ever. There was flush upon her
cheek and bright spark in her eyes.
"Goodby," l said, putting out my
hand to her.
"Never to an enemy" she replied,
turning away.
There was a murmur of disapproba-
ton at her act, but did not listen to
1t. Turning on my heel, left the room
and the house and in another moment
was galloping away.
My regiment was moving on road
leading northward and to the east of
the main pike, SO was obliged to ride
across country to rejoin. Large armies
necessarily move slowly, and, although
in this instance we had entered upon
forced marches, I knew that l had
plenty Of time. was riding leisurely
through a lonely road when l heard
the sound of horses hoofs behind me-
I had become SO used to being hunted
by my old enemies that instinctively
drew rein and my revolver at the same
time and, facing about, awaited the
coming Of friend or foe. My pursuer
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distance from me and suddenly came
in sight.
"Helen Stanforth! What in the
world brings you hereT
She drew rein and sat with flushed
cheeks. her eyes looking anywhere ex-
cept on meA Her horse was restive, the
two making picture by no means
Quiescent.
II am not satisfied"
with whatY'
'The manner Of your leaving the
country"
do take with me what does not be.
long to meY'
"You are going with our enemies"
] was puzzled. She knew that was
= Union officer and that my duty lay
with the departing army. Besides, to
remain In the country after its reoccu.
patton by Confederate troops would be
% much as my life was worth. was
more than puzzled; was irritated
smarting 90 I was under her recent