The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-11-25
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Captain Waynel" she cried, and
her gloved hands fell instantly upon
my own. where it rested without the
coverlet. you here. and wounded?"
! smiled up at her, feeling now that
my injuries were indeed trivial.
Somewhat weakened by loss of
blood, Mrs. Brennan, but not danger
ously hurt" Then I could not for
bear asking softly, IFS 1t possible you
can feel regret over injuries inflicted
upon Rebel?"
Her cheeks famed, and the audaci.
GUS words served to recall her to our
surroundings.
Even although I love my country,
and sincerely hope for the downfall Of
her enemies" she answered soberlyI
II do not delight in suffering. Were
you In that terrible cavalry charger.
They tell me scarcely man among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
II knew 1t was your regiment-the
name was upon every lip, and even
our own men unite in declaring it a
magnificent sacrifice, most gallant
deed. You must know thought in
stantly Of you when 1 was told it was
the act of the til Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes, I
know, as I listened to her, and my
heart warmed at this frank confess
sion Of her remembrance.
Il am glad you cared sufficiently
for me-" I said gravely, Ito hold me
in your thought at such time. Our
command merely performed the work
given it, but the necessity has cost
US dearly. You are yet at General
Sheridan's headquarters?"
only temporarily, and simply be-
cause there has been no opportunity
to get away, the movements of the
army have been so hurried and un-
certain. Since the battle Miss Minor
has desired to remain until assured
of Lieutenant Caton's permanent re-
covery. He was most severely
wounded, and of course could not
well leave her here alone. Indeed
I am her guest, as we depart tomor-
row for her home, to remain indefi-
nitely."
But Miss Minor is, understand, a
native of this State?"
"Her home is in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge, along the valley of the
Cowskin,-a most delightful old South.
ern mansion. I passed the summer
there when mere girl, previous to
the war"
But will it prove safe for you
now?"
"Oh, indeed, yes; everybody says
so. 1t is entirely out of the track OF
both armies, and has completely es-
capped despoliation. But you, Captain
Wayne; surely you have already
risked enough?"
"There is much suffering upon both
sides, but surely even you would not
wish me to be other than true to
what I look upon as duty?"
mo; IL think IL respect you
the more"
clasped her hand close within my
own.
Your words encourage me greatly"
I said earnestly. II have done SO much
to bring you trouble and sorrow that
have been fearful lest it had cost
me what value more highly than you
can ever know"
These words were unfortunate, and
instantly brought back to her mem
ory which seemed barrier between
us. l read the change In her averted
face.
'That can never be, Captain
Wayne" she returned calmly, yet ris-
ing even as she spoke. "You have
come into my life under circumstances
so peculiar as to make me always
your friend. Celia" and she turned
toward the others, "is it not time we
were going? am very sure the doc
tor said you were to remain with
Lieutenant Cation but brief time"
"Why, Edith" retorted the other,
gayly, II have been ready for half an
hour-haven't I, Arthur?-but you
were SO deeply engrossed with your
Rebel hadn't the heart to interrupt"
I could see the quick color as 1t
mounted over Mrs. Brennan's throat.
Nonsense" she answered; I'VE have
not been here that length Of time"
ibid the Major emerge fror- out the
late ENHANCEMENT unhurt?" 1t was Ca
tons voice that spoke.
Much to his regret. I believe, he
was not even under fire." The tone
was cool and collected again. II will
say goodbye, Lieutenant; doubtless
We shall see you at Mountain View so
soon as you are able to take the jour-
ney. And, Captain Wayne, trust l
shall soon learn of your complete re,
covery."
My eyes followed them down the
long aisle. At the entrance she
glanced back, and lifted my hand.
Whether she marked the gesture !
do not know, for the next instant
both ladies' had disappeared without.
The night drew slowly down, and