The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-10-22

eral army haveN
the honah of preseN4S
sahs, we will take seats MS
randa. 1t is rather warm inside.l
think we will enjoy sitting out here am
slipping our juleps while awaiting the
announcement of suppah."
The veranda was a very dilapidated
porch, but the view from it was rather
fine, and a slight breeze which came
through the trees was a pleasant relief
after our long march that day in the
blazing sun.
In a few moments Nine. Jones came
out, and we were presented. She was
we'll preserved woman of about fifty.
Her attire, like the. eoloners, had the pre-
tense of better days, and there was about
her that indefinable charm which is in
dicative of refinement. She greeted us
graciously and asked us if we wouldn't
come into the parlor.
81 ventured to suggest, Lorena, that
the gentlemen would find it more enioya-
BILE to sip their juleps on the veranda,"
said the colonel.
Certainly" she responded, eff they
prefer it. If you will excuse me, | will
see that they are served"
The colonel entertained us with all the
gossip of the town, interspersing his mar
ratives with frequent suggestions of his
own Importance in the community. In
about ten minutes the negro Jackson,
came out bearing a tray with three juleps
on it. He was followed by Nine. Jones.
who remained just long enough to ex-
press the hope that they were to our
taste. We took a sip, pronounced them
4 III sal1 s,,1N I
she then re-entered the house to look
after the preparation of supper.
In a short while supper was announced
by jackson, and we went in, preceded by
the colonel. The house looked bare and
poverty stricken, but everything was.
scrupulously neat. The colonel took the
head of the table, Nine. Jones sat at the
f3ot, and Lieutenant March and | were
on either side. They had managed to
scare up a chicken somewhere have
Always suspected Jackson-and it was
nicely broiled. The chicken, some sliced
tomatoes, boiled potatoes, bread, apple
sauce and coffee constituted the meal.
During the meal the colonels volubiiity
was incessant. He RECALLED us with many
of his experiences during the early days
in the south, most of which we realized
were fictitious, but which were none the
less enjoyable on that account. Nine.
Jones was a charming hostess. Jackson
acted as butler, and his get up was ludi-
crous. He wore discarded coat of the
coloners and an expansive white tie
made into huge bow. 1t looked like one
of Mime. Joness apron strings. and |
think it probably was.
After the meal we repaired again to the
veranda and were joined by Nine. Jones.
81 would like to invite you gentlemen
to smoke" said the colonel, "hut | re-
greet to say that parted with the last of
my tobacco 80 some Confederate officers
friends of mine-who passed through
Paragould recently"
Lieutenant March came to the rescue.
He produced his tobacco pouch, and the
colonel thereupon supplied us with corn
cob pipes. When we had finished our
pipes, | announced that we should be
obliged to return to the camp. We made
our adieus to Nine. Jones. but the colonel
insisted upon seeing us safely to our
quarters When we reached the camp. he
shook hands, babe US good night and
said:
Gentlemen, regret-sincerely regret
that your stay in Paragould is not TO be
more protracted. But allow me to say,
sahs, that if the fortunes of wah should
ever bring you this way again ] hope,
sahs, that you will again partake of our
hospitality" New York Times.