The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-03-19


Jauueline. seized her hand ana kissed
t. From this moment am changed
man." he said to her, land your bright
eyes and kind heart have done It," In
| another moment he was gone.
Captain Stanforth was soon exchang-
| ed and before leaving to join his regi-
ment was united to Jaqueline. The
wedding took place at the Rutland
plantation. The groom die me the
! honor to request me to act as his best
man, Jaqueline doubtless having intlu-
enced his choice. l gladly accepted,
hoping that, since Helen was to serve
MS first bridesmaid our being thrown
together might heal the breach be-
tween us. Ten minutes before the cere-
mony Jaquelne was STUNNING Gin
gers banjo and ten minutes after she
had become bride was standing on
the rear gallery tossing presents to
crowd of black people below, whose
upturned faces indicated the adora-
ton 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-
NAMED 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
me?" l asked.
mot one. l can respect northern
soldier, not southern man who wears
the blue"
"Be 1t as you wish.'
Mounting my horse rode back to
camp with a heavy heart.
The advantages gained by our force
Mt Shiloh and our own bloodlcss con-
quest of northern Alabama were not
vigorously followed up. The enemy
withdrew to Tupelo, Miss, where he
formed a 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 it on the march, and rode over to
the Stanforths to take my leave. Jack
son announced me, and ! sat down In
the little library | 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 1t, WARS my sWcarn
book? I've lost that swcarin book
what Major Brandystonc 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 young
bear The others soon entered. Mr..
Stanforth, who by this time had openly
avowed his affection for the Union,
parted from me with regret, not UNI
mixed with apprehension lest upon the
return Of the Confcdcratcs he might
suffer for his attentions to our troops.
Mrs. Stanforth babe me adicu with
motherly affection. Little Ethel put
her arms about my neck and wonder
ed. Buck for the moment In his aitec-
ton for me forgot that he was Con
fcdcrate sympathZcr and Insisted on
going with me. Helen stood aloof and
Mt the last moment seemed more bitter
than ever. There was Il flush upon her
cheek and a 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 n road
leading northward and to the east OF
the main pike, so | was obliged to ride
across country to rejoln. Large armies
necessarily move slowly, and, although
In this instance we had entered upon
forced marches, | knew that | had
plenty of time. | was riding leisurcly
through a lonely road when | heard
the sound of horses hoofs behind me
| 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 pursuel
turned bend in the road but n short
distance from me and suddenly came
in sight
"Helen Stanforth! What in tn,
world brings you here"
She drew rein and sat with tlushet
cheeks her eyes looking anywhere ex
ccpt on me- Her horse was FESTIVE, tn,
two making a picture by no means
quiescent.
IL am not satisfied"
"With whatY'
nThc manner of Votr lpoviup IN,