The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-04-01

ing his head to her aged breast. ooh,
If could only see you'll"
'Hush!" cautioned the girl.
''But speak to me, Charles" said
the old woman. Speak to me-"
Harry gulped down his emotions.
"Mother!" he whispered. "Mother!"
She ran her fingers over his face,
and lightly touched his curling hair.
"How you have grown these three
years, my curly headed boy. But, oh,
If l could see you!" She held him
close again. Fight for the South, my
son." she said.
The kiss he placed on her hand
seemed to satisfy her. She sighed
contentedly.
Nov can die happy" she said.
Harry was crying, but he felt no
shame in his tears. He scarcely heard
the sobs of the girl. In careful whis-
pers he answered the mothers
questions, reassuring her as to his
own safety, promising her he would
come another time if he could.
At last the girl broke in:
Mother" she said, I'VE must let
him go. He has his work to do"
Eyes, you have your work to do"
the old woman answered firmly. For
the last time she gathered him in her
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arms, as she whispered: MAY the
God of our fathers bless you, my son,
and make you strong for the right"
Harry kissed her withered cheek,
and in silence followed the girl from
the room.
When they were again in the dark
ened hall, the girl smiled through her
tears.
I can't thank YOU" she said.
There is no need" he replied
"But there is one more favor" she
went on. "You must not know who
we are"
He nodded
And since you did not notice what
street the house is on, you will let
me blindfold you and lead you away"
ct will" he replied quietly, ION one
condition. When you can, when the
war is ended, you will write to me and
let me come to see you"
81 will" she promised.
He bent while she tied her own
understanding handkerchief over his
! eyes, then waited till she went for
wrap.
my name" he repeated, as she led
him to the door, "is Harry Louden.
My address is" He gave it. you
will not forget?"
Gently she led him down the street,
turning at the corner, and soon turn
ing again, and again. He made no eff
fort to remember the directions they
were taking. After a time he was
aware of a confused noise somewhere
ahead. The girl stopped.
do not speak" she said. They are
coming. l will manage"
81 trust you," he answered.
, The clamor came nearer. 1t resolv-
ed itself into uncouth cries and ours.
es Harry felt that men were near;
then he was aware of sudden silence,
and he heard the girls voice:
would you hurt a blind MANI"
| Uncertain mutterings-the sound OF
retreating steps.
"They are gone," the girl explained;
and her light touch impelled him on.
At last she stopped again.
81 must leave you here" she said
wait while you might count fifty be-
fore you remove the bandage."
And you will not forget?" he ask
ed.
Il will not forget"
Her hand pressed his for an in
| slant. Then he knew that he was
alone. He waited full minute. When
he lifted the handkerchief, he was
standing at the corner close to his
fathers house. But before he stepped
on, he folded the dainty handkerchief
and kissed it, and thrust it into his
! breast
One day, a month after peace had
been declared, Major Harry Louden
found in his mail an envelope address
sed to him in a woman's hand. He
tore it open. Within was a folded
sheet, which bore merely a name and
an address. A mystery, one might
have said; but Harry snatched up his
hat and darted from the house.
"Elsie!" he whispered joyfully.
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