The National tribune., 1901-05-30

fellow" said George. 81 will see about
your permit as soon as 1 have reported
to my regiment"
THANK you," I said; ''and, by the way,
just have it made out to bearer, and don't
mention my name. You know my folks
live in the North, and if my name were
on the passport 1T might get me into diff,
fculty."
Why, surely, you are not going to play
dishonorable part toward the South, "
exclaimed George, with a shade of sus-
picion in his voice
realized that | must be careful, so I
said, carelessy, Certainly not, but as
everyone does not know that as we'll as
you and l do, it might save delay to have
it made to bearer; but probably it won't
make any difference, so don't bother
"Oh, 1t won't make any trouble" said
George, ready to oblige me now; land, as
you say, 1t may save you from difficulty.
III be over after dinner, and tell you what
have done"
| sat lost in meditation for some time
after George had left me. l felt rather
ashamed Of myself and the part l was
acting. when this friend was SO ready to
trust me and believed me to be honorable
but, then. ''all is fair in love and war;" I
mused, and my couutryS peril justifes
my action.
K was necessary for me to get a pass
port UlaOe out 10 DpaFef. III Or0eF 10 use II
in aiding me to deceive Georges uncle,
and | felt | had scored signal victory in
getting George to agree with me.
The Wellings stood high in favor in the
South, aud | felt sure George could easily
procure the permit for me.
Feeling somewhat restless, and as il
lacked about 80 minutes of the dinner hour
| thought | would take a turn on the
streets; so, passing out at the side en-
trance. ] started down the street in the
opposite direction from which | had come
After walking q few blocks / turned n
corner and invOluntarily gave n start as
/ came face to face with an old acquaint-
ance.
The man whom | met was wearing the
uniform of a Confederate Sergeant, but
despite the change this made in his ap-
pearance | had not failed to recognize in
him the ruffian whom had knocked down
on the streets of Louisville some months
before for insulting q young lady, and
who had sworn bitter vengeance against
me for my act.
The recognition was mutual, and there
was u sneering smile on his evil face as
he saw my start Of surprise.
''Ho, boys" he called in an insulting
tone, addressing group of soldiers a few
steps away. Here's a - Yank. Let's
run him up to headquarters"
mo, you don't" he said, blocking the
way as attempted to pass.
Stand asider' said /. haughtily. "You
have no right to interfere with me-
Il haven't, eh?" he said, tauntingly.
THE General will decide that, you -
Yankee pup"
My blood boiled at the insult. and not
stopping to think of the consequences, L
felled him to the earth at a single blow.
The next instant there was an uprOar.
and | was surrounded by an excited
crowd, and cries of Arrest him. Arrest
him! He assaulted an officer" arose.
What's this!' demanded a familiar
voice, and George elbowed his way to nv
side just as Bowdin, the man had struck,
regained his feet. You here?' George
added, in surprise, seeing me.
Yes, and he just insulted mey' cried
Bowdin.
You mean you just insulted me, and
| resented the insult, as you deserved 90
! exclaimed, and gave George a true ac.
count of the matter.
It's all a -- lie," shouted Bowdin.
Careful, careful, sir" said George au-
thoritatiyely. This gentleman is nv
friend, and | won't have him insnIted %
Il beg your pardon, Lieutenant" said
Bowdin, humbly. II didn't know he was
friend of yours; but don't enjoy being
knocked down"
Il guess you deserved it. Report to
Capt. Lewis at once, SIR
The man obcyed sulenIy, Llutteriny
that he would be even with me yet. and
unfortunately for the success of my plans
had not seen the last of him.
inns Is q very unfortunate affair.""