The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-11-25
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Rnkesed q 6eaeiooes's Hall London,

Ssse,sd 4 st,siooes.s Hall ieodon,
to save. Once wondered, with sud-
den start of fear, II I had lost limb,
IT I was to be crippled for life, the
one thing I dreaded above all else.
Feeling feebly beneath my bed-cloth.
Ing I tested, as best could, each
limb. All were apparently intact, al,
though my left arm seemed useless
and devoid Of feeling, broken no
doubt, and heaved sigh of genuine
relief. Then I became partially
aroused to my surroundings by
voice speaking from the cot next
mine.
"You lazy Irish marine!" It cried
petulantly, "that beef stew was to
have been given me an hour ago."
"sure, sor," was the soothing reply,
ut wasn't to be given yer honor till
two o'clock"
well, it's all Of three now"
"Wan-thirty, on me sowl, sor."
That first voice sounded oddly
familiar, and I turned my face that
way, but was unable to perceive the
speaker.
"1s that Lieutenant Caton?" asked
doubtfully.
"Most assuredly it u.s." quickly.
"And who are you?"
"Coptain Wayne, of the Confederate
Army"
"Oh, Wayne? Glad you spoke, but
extremely sorry to have you here,
BADLY hurt?"
mot seriously, I think. No limbs
missing, anyhow, but exceedingly
weak. Where did they get you?"
"In the side, musket ball, but ex-
tracted. I would be all right If that
lazy Irish scamp would only give me
half enough to eat. BY the way
Wayne. Of course I never got the
straight of it, for there are half-a.
dozen stories about the affair flying
around, and those most interested will
not talk, but one of your special
friends, and to my notion a most
charming young woman, will be in
here to see me sometime this after.
noon. She will be delighted to meet
you again, I'm sure"
One of my friends?" questioned
incredulously, yet instantly thinking
Ing Of Edith Brennan. "A young wo-
man?"
Sure; at least she has confessed
enough to me regarding that nights
work to make me strongly suspicious
that Captain Wayne, Of the Confed-
crate Army, and Colonel Curran, late
of Major General Halleck's staff, are
one and the same person. A mighty
neat trick. by Jove, and it would have
done you good to see Sheridan's face
when they told him. But about the
young lady-she claims great friend
ship with the gallant Colonel of light
artillery and her description Of his ap-
pearance at the ball is assuredly a
Masterpiece Of romantic fiction. Come,
Captain, surely you are not the kind
of man to forget a pretty face like
that? I can assure you, you made
deep impression. There are times
when am almost Jealous Of you"
But" 1 protested, my heart beat
ing rapidly, Il met several that eve
ming, and you have mentioned no
name"
"Well, to me it chances there is
but one worthy of MENTION" he said
earnestly, land that ono is Celia
Minor"
Miss Minorl" felt strange sense
of disappointment. Does she come
alone?"
Most certainly; do you suppose she
would expose me in my present weak
state to the destinations of any one
else?"
ooh, so the wind lies in that quar-.
ter, does it, old fellow? I congratu.
late you, I'm sure"
My recollection of Miss Minor was
certainly a most pleasant one, and !
recalled to memory the attractive pic.
ture of her glossy black hair and
flashing brown eyes, yet I felt ex.
ceedingly small interest in again meet
Ing her. Indeed I was asleep when
she finally entered, and 1t was the
sound Of Caton's voice that aroused
me and made me conscious Of the
presence OF others.
II shall share these grapes with my
cot-lnate over yonder," he said laugh
ingly. "By the way, Celia, his voice
sounded strangely familiar to ME a
short time ago. just glance over
there and see If he Is any one you
know"
1 heard the soft rustic Of skirts,
and, without smile, looked up into
her dark eyes. There was a sudden
@tar: CT pleased surprise.
why" she exclaimed eagerly, ut
Is Colonel Curran! Edith, dear, here
is the Rebel who pretended to be
Myrtle Curran's brother"
How the hot blood leaped within my
veins at mention of that name; but
before I could lift my head she had
swept across the narrow aisle. and
was standing beside me. Wife, or
what, there was that within her eyes