The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1905-02-08

ner chiiaren during Shermans raid,
when they stood at dead of night with
the ground frozen under them, in front
af their burning home, without
shelter. and with little covering.
Usually, Two housekeepers went
together on these foreging expedi-
sions; but as mother frequently re-
turned home iIl, I was sent as her |
substitute, when her stock Of provis-
ions was low. That was daring
thing TO do, and to ehie day know
not on what ground che based her
opinion either Of my driving or Of my
knowledge Of the country roads. Be.
ieg city-bred | he'd no experience With
eitht-. and it sas The simplest thing
in the wcfid to lose myself almost
within sight OF home. Still, it was
always frolic to me, although it wss
the rule and not the exceptioneif my
venture came 20 grief. But wss
never discouraged by such triaes as
being lost in the woods; or having the
horses run our buggy against tree
and break part of our harness-not
to speak Of the frequent lack Of suo-
cess, especially when there were only
women around. II there were men
present they were of course, old, for
young man had to give very good
excuse for being at home during the
war, or he was scorned by the girls
and did not have smooth time. But
the old menl bless them they can never
refuse girl anything. They would
hustle around and pack into our bug
gy generous supply OF potatoes and
lard, with perhaps little wheat, -four
and meal. Then We were sure to have
feast the next day; for, while we
| we're compelled to BIO CAREFUL with our
stores, ! must say we we're never self
ish, and friend or two were always
invited to share our good things.
AS time wore oD our privations In.
creased, but in spite Of everything we
had good times TOO The soldiers
came home oa furlough or sick leave,
and we felt it our duty to make their
stay happy one. There were dances,
card parties. theatrioals, concerts
every girl had sweetheart, engage
ments were made, too often to be
broken by death-when fareWells were
said, too often it was forever. These
parties were but cold-wnter gather
ings, or as they were called "Starva-
tion Parties"
Once, however, we really did have
o feast. Two oficess desired to give
supper to some friends, requested
mother to take charge, and have it in
her apartments-we had been promo
ted to the dignity Of dining room
then. We were wild with delight
when told that we could be present,
but TO our sorrow must not dare TO ask
S-r coffee. Well, well! there was to
be coffeel That was in Ga, and we
had not tasted coffee Cor three years.
It. was so fragrant, 80 delicious but
there was not enough for the girls,
and we were dismay ed. At table / BAT
by most dignifed matron %qho had
tempting cup Of coffee ct her plate on
her left. TO this. day j am sorry for
what / did; for I would not have miss
ed the expression Of that lady's face
as che turned and raised her oupto
find it empty. The one look she gave
me- NO, for shp daTed say nothing. was
toomuch sor me-. Z Was simply con-
vulsed. She never fergaye me.
We should have had q codak in
those days to preserve our appearance,
foF our costumes we're just .snch5 as
ye could impTovise cut of the mate
rial st hand. Dress goods we're far.
beyond ps. 1--WE and ten dollars . yard
for very plain ones, cotton emo and
1.-TWO dollars 4 spooL and everything in
proportion. Cur shoes had long be-
fore been replscsd BY those of canvas,
which We would polish black with
[soot paste. Our stockings, as we'll as
those for The soldier, Ne knit ont Of
factory yarn, which ys could buy with
Confederate znoney. Oar. skirts we're
oS brown komsspnn, our sl dresses ofl
black and white domestic cheek hate
We plated ops I ofs palussso. ribbons3
had long been an nnk known lnKusy, ,sao
we would bsiisse some lisslss sdsyky to
iltan1 - II far hrink "a 80. -s
NAUSEA o. s,' poaltry. M y u
Sometimea we Woald end among the
glory of pass day scrap % blacks
silk These Wes pasiensly ssyelled, &
and whom Ispnn with cotton made 81
pretty silky grey 81 thread from Esshish
ye Knitted gloves. 0ne day poor
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