The National tribune., 1902-01-30


went around with smiling face, and a
happier heart than she had known for
years.
The Summer of 1864 had come; the
great battles of the Wilderness, Spottsyl-
vania, North Anna, Cold Harbor and as
saults on Petersburg had been fought. For
nearly three months, day and night, the
sound of artillery and musketry never
ceased. The people of the North had be-
gun to look upon n battle where a thou
sand men lost their lives as a very small
affair.
One morning in July they were startled
by the news that a strong Confederate
force was within cannon shot of Wash
ingtOn. In that city there was the wild
est alarm; every Government clerk who
could carry u musket was hurried to the
Notifications. The Secretary of War
made frantic appeals to the Northern Gov
ernOTs for aid.
Among the visitors at Washington were
Mr.. Hawes and his daughter Katie. Mr..
Hawes had large contract with the Gov
ernment, which brought him in contact
with many high officials. Katie was IL
trOduced to the families of officers Of the
army and navy. Her particular friends
were two young ladies of her own age,
who were designated, respectively, the
Army Girl and the Navy Girl. Together
the three girls earnestly discussed the
dangerous situation of Washington. The
Army Girl declared that nothing bat
Sykes's Division of Regulars from the
Fifth Corps could prevent its capture; the
Navy Girl was equally sure that only a
feet of monitors, with n land force Of
blue jackets and marines, would save the
National Capital. Katie thought of the
18th and Jack, hut said nothing.
Late in the afternoon the veteran sol
dicrs began to arrive, and a feeling Of re-
| lief came over the whole community. Mr.
Hawes learned that the division to which
the 10th was attached would arrive in
! Washington the next morning. Katie and
| her friends were out bright and early.
They rode down to Seventh street, where
the Sixth Corps was halted.
"Ihe 18th is at the head Of the column"
said soldier in answer to their inquiries.
Katie soon espicd Jack. He was wav-
| ing a grcenback to an old colOred woman
and shouting, This way, Aunty, this
| way: here's 50 for your pies; this way.
! Oh, that's too bad he exclaimed as the
old aunty sold the last one.
Girls" said the Army Girl, 'we ought
70 have brought something for those men
to cat. II we hurry we can get them
something yet"
"Oh, do said Katie; "take my purse,
there's $50 in it, and buy out bakery;
| get all the pies you can"
You get out and visit your friends,
| Katie, and we will crack on all sail for
the bakery" said the Navy Girl, and away
went the carriage, leaving Katie on the
sidewalk. She approached Jack, who was
looking discOnsOlately into a very dirty
| haycrSack. How tanned and brown he
was; how sinewy and strong; what ii res
olute expression his face wore, and what
manly and s0ldierly air he had. His
| uniform was worn, and showed abundant
/ ,.I IL l.
strap, now adorned with n First Lieu
tenants bar, had ragged place in the
| end of il.
"Oh. Jackr' she called, and he sprang
forward joyOusly. 'Oh. Katie, | mean
Miss Hawes," he began; but Katie inter
rupted, Now, Jack, if you call me Miss
Hawes' I'll call you Lieut.. Wright"
Don't do that, Katie, please don't
said Jack, greeting her heartily. where
is the rest Of your rcgimcntT' asked Katie
after the first Inquiries were over; she
remembered the long blue line at the first
camp in Massachusetts.
They are buried on every battlefield
from Gettysburg to Petersburg" said
Jack, reverently. Less than 300 men were
present for duty.
Here's the carriage; we have some
thing for you and your men," said Katie
as her friends came driving up. The
girls had literally bought out the bakery
Fresh bread. cheese, pies, cakes, cans OF
hot coffee-everything that could be
bought in a hurry.
The hungry soldiers cheered the girls
blessed them. made quaint remarks and
paid them droll compliments that pleased
them greatly. Katie introduced her
friends TO the young Lieutenant, and she
was pleased to see that Jack was at his
ease. gentlemanly and ofIicer-like
Now, Lieutenant" said the Army Girl
1--WE want to see you eat the things that