The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-10-25

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y shan share these grapes with my
cot-mate over yonders| he said laugh
indy. ssBy tlia way. Celia, his voice
sounded strangely familiar TO me
short time ago. Just glance over
thore ana see e he + any one yon
know.
i heard the soft rustic 81 skirts.
and, without smile. looked up tnto
her dark eyes. There was 4 sudden
start OF pleased surprise
why, she exclaimed eagerly. 'it
Is Colonel Curran! Edith, dear here
Is the Rebel who pretended TO be
Myrtle CuFfan's brother"
How the hot blood Ieaped within my
veins at mention of that name; but
before / could lift my head she had
swept across the marrow aisle. and
was standing beside me. Wife. or
what, there was that within her eyes
which told me . Wondrous story. For
the instant, in her surprise ana agfta-
don. abe forgot herself, and lost that
marvellous seIf-resra1nt which had
held us SO far apart.
Captain Wayne!" she cried. and
her gIoved 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, rs It possible you
ly,1,1 initiated
upon a RebeI?''
Her cheeks famed, and the audaci-
GUS words served to recall her to our
surroundings.
Even although love my country,
and sincerely hope for the downfall Of
her enemies she answered soberly,
81 do not delight in suffering. Were
you In that terrible cavalry charge?
They tell me scarcely, man among
them survived
II rode with my regiment"
81 knew 1t was your regfment-th0
name was upon every lip, and even
our own men unite In declaring it a
magnificent sacrifice, a most gallant
deed. You must know thought In
stantly OF you when was told 1t was
the act of the tn Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes,
KNOW. as i ll6GGuSu " uSA anu ~
heart warmed at this frank confes-
sion of her remembrance.
.I am glad you cared sufficiently
for me-" l said gravely, ito hold me
in your thought at such time. Our
command merely performed the work
given 1t, but the necessity has cost
US dearly. You are yet at General
Sheridan's headquarters? 2"
"OnIy temporarily, and simply be-
cause there has been no opportunity
to get away, the movements Of the
army have been SO hurried and UNI
certain. Since the battle Miss Minor
has desired to remain until assured
Of Lieutenant Cations permanent re-
covery He yves most severely
wounded, and OF course could not
well leave her here alone Indeed
am her guest, as we depart tomor'
row for her home, to remain indefi-
nitely."
But Miss Minor Is, understand. a
native Of this Slater"
.Her home is in the foothills of the
Blue Ridge, along the valley OF the
ern mansion. passed the summer
there when a mere girl, previous to
the war
but win 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 look upon as duty?''
mo: II think IL respect you
the more"
I clasped her hand close within my
own
Your words encourage me greatly"
l said earnestly. II have done SO much
to bring you trouble and sorrow that
1 have been fearful lest 1t had cost
me what value more highly than you
cen ever know"
These words were unfortunate. and
instantly brought back to her mem
ory which seemed a barrier between
us. 1 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, sis 1t not time we
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