The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-11-29

half enough to eat. BY the way,
Wayne. OF course ! never got the
straight Of 1t. 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 love. 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 q pretty face like
that? l can assure you. you made q
deep Impression. There are times
when I am almost Jealous OF you
But" I protested. my heart beat
ing rapidly. Il met several that eve
nj, hov
name"
Well. to me It chances there is
but one worthy Of mention" he said
earnestly. land that on, IL Celia
Minor"
Miss Minor!" felt strange sense
Of disappointment. Does she come
alonef"
Most certainly: do you suppose she
would expose me In my present weak
state to the destinations Of any one
elssf"
'Oh, 20 the wind lies in that quar-
ter. does 1t. old feilowl l congratu-
| late you, I'm sure"
Ny recollection OF Miss Minor was
certainly . most pleasant one. and I
recalled to memory the attractive pic
turs Of her glossy black hair and
flashing brown eyes. yet felt ex-
ceedingiy small interest In again meet
ing her. Indeed I was asleep when
she finally entered. and It was the
sound Of Cations voice that aroused
me and made me conscious Of the
presence Of others.
IT shall share these grapes with my
cot-mate over yonder." he said laugh
ingly. by the way, Celia. his voice
short time ago. Just glance over
there and see II he Is any one you
know"
heard the soft rustic Of skirts.
and. without a smile. looked up into
her dark eyes. There was a sudden
start of pleased surprise.
Why" she exclaimed eagerly. ''it
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
uCi eyes
Shich told me wondrous story. For
she in 'ant. In her surprise and agita-
ton, she forgot herself. and lost that
7,r7" = self-restraint which had
uia "a 20 lar apart.
Cal ain Nayne," she cried. and
or e'"sed hands fell Instantly upon
= own. where 1t rested without the
tvei et. You here. and wounded?"
smiled up at her. feeling now that
ny Injuries were indeed trivial.
Somewhat weakened by loss Of
'lood. Mrs. Brennan. but not danger
"sy burt" Then I could not for
1T a. .irs softly. lis 1t possible you
se over injuries inflicted
.ai =. e.. .~lg"
60 G. ~ Timed, and the audaci-
tp..s -efy.i to recall her to our
- 70. oh | love my country.
h4i.- lnr the downfall OF
t.'r. ss. lie answered soberly.
&C., So. sii. IL suffering. We're
l- .1frib-e cavalry charge?
- &C.. scarcely q man amoas