The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-19
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and Put.ln-Bay." He paused and drew
long breath. "And now, sir" he
said, you VIII understand why We
4 Greggs are n proud race. We stood by
our native land In her time OF direct
need. Can your family match this
record?"
: The young man shook his head.
'I'm afraid not, sir. One Of my
Erandfathers was clergyman, sir,
and the other was a physician"
The old man waved his hand as If
Diminishing an audience.
Then, sir, you must give up all
thoughts Of marrying Josephine The
Greggs have too much pride to ally
themselves with a family whose patri-
otlc sacrifices date back only to the
Civil War. Look up your forefathers,
sir, and If you find anything report to
me promptly. Good afternoon"
Good afternoon said the younger
man.
The young man went away feeling
| blue He had dreaded this necessary
Interview, and now It had turned out
much worse than he expected
! He found Josephine - waiting for
him on the side porch.
She read his face as he came near
"Well?" she said
"Bad?" he answered.
"Dld you approach father as told
your"
There was very little approach /
about 1t. He met me more than half
way and bowled me over"
I'm afraid you bldndered."
"No, / didn't | didn't have time"
He frowned at her "Why didn't you
tell me about the battle OF Lake Erle"
Dear me, did he mention that?"
did he mention is Why, he pretty
nearly fought It all over again. Be
cause | didn't have grandfather
there I'm going to lose you. know
whnt I'll do-Ill consult lawyer"
The old man looked up from his
writing.
GLOW are you, stewartr" he said,
as he waved his hand toward a chair
"We don't see much of you Of late? :
You mustn't let that little disagree ,
ment stand in the way of our contln.
ued friendship my boy"
THANK you, Mr.. Gregg" He hest.
tated 81 am here ON a somewhat pc
cullar errand, sir If you remember
our talk last month you will recall
that you advised me to look M the
records. | have done so, sir and the
result in one instance Is somewhat sur
prlslng." He paused and drew the
big envelope from his inner pocket
May | read this communication, sIrP
Il Is quite brief"
"Does II concern me?" Il
Tilt may interest you, SIR" a
Read It." p
George slowly unfolded the parch- jC
sheet b,
"'0nice of the British Admiralty, Il
Bureau of Naval Enrollments, No. II In
'urzon Street LOndon.-Slr: Your n,
steemed favor OF the 9th ult. has pc
cen passed upon and duly certified to by
his department In answer to your at
equest concerning the enrolment OF
ne Horatlo Gregg, possibly in the ser it
ice of II. b. NJ. during the conflict OF
etweeh Great Britain and the United Ri
tates, sometimes called the War of WI
$40, | have the honor to inform you W.
nat the records OF this office disclose ca
he fact that one II. Gregg was en- in
,lled as a member Of the crew of his III
rltlsh maJesty's ship Detroit Capt. du
arclay commanding. With every con- si2
Iteration OF esteem, am yours to co
Ponsonby Hawkins, Secre- pl'
ry"
The old man stared at George.
"Let me see that letter." he said.
George handed It to him. reg
ut would appear" he slowly said lo'
hat my estlmable grandfather was uu
the other side begin to believe ui'
wasn't there at ALL" He spoke e'o
tie sharply "Of course, this mustn't go'
any further" he said. OF
NO." said George. II
The old man deliberately tore the 20,
ter into little bits and tossed them
10 the waste basket
How about Josephlne7' George
omptly asked.
'Ill leave that to Josephine. If she -
nts you, | have no objection"
Thank YOU" said George and was 'o,l
Ike a shot
lie found Josephine waiting for him ' s,o,
the side porch. ie"
She looked up anxiously. sea
'Well?" she said
I have met the enemy" George l'''
tly chanted, "and you are mine 70
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