The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-03-19

her enemies, she answered soberly
II do not delight In suffering. Wero
you in that terrible cavalry charge?
They tell me scarcely q man among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
II knew IL WAS your regiment-the
name was upon every lip. and even
our own men unite In declaring II a
magnificent sacrifice. q most gallant
deed. You must know l thought In
stantly Of you when was told 1t was
the act OF the til Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes, I
know, as listened to her, and my
heart warmed at this frank confes-
sion Of her remembrance.
Il am glad you cared sufficiently
for me-" said gravely, ito hold me
in your thought at such a 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 30 hurried and I'M
certain. Since the battle Miss Minor
has desired to remain until assured
OF Lieutenant Cations permanent re-
covery. He was most severely
wounded. and Of course could not
well leave her here alone. Indeed
l am her guest. as we depart tomor-
row for her home, to remain indefi-
nitely."
But Miss Minor Is. understand, q
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. passed the summer
there when mere girl, previous to
the war"
But will It prove safe for you
now?"
"Oh. indeed, yes; everybody says
30. 1t is entirely out ofvthe track Of
both armies. AID 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 a duty?"
No; II think IL respect you
the more"
l clasped her hand close within my
own.
Your words encourage me greatly"
l said earnestly Il have done SO much
TO bring you trouble and sorrow that
l 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 a men,
DRY which seemed a barrier between
Us. 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 1t 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, Il have been ready for half an
hour-hayen't /, Arthurf-but you
were SO deeply engrossed with your
Rebel hadn't the heart to interrupt"
I could see the quick color as II
mounted over Mrs. Brennan's throat.
Nonsense" she answered; I'VE have
not been here that length Of time"
did the Major emerge fror, out the
late ENHANCEMENT unhurt?" II was Ca
toms voice that spoke.
Much to his regret, I believe, he
was not even under fire" The tone
was cool and collected again. Il 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 /
shall soon learn Of your complete re-
coyery."
Ny eyes followed them down the
long aisle. At the entrance she
glanced back, and / lifted my hand.
Whether she marked the gesture I
do not knov, for the next instant
both ladies had disappeared without.
The night drew slowly down. and
as II darkened, only one miserable
lamp shed its dim days throughout tho
great tent; nurses moved noislessly
from cot 10 cot. and learned some.
thing OF the nature of my own in.
juries from the gruff old surgeon who
dressed the wound 10 my chest and re.
fastened the splints along my arm.
Il must have been midnight. DOS.
sibly even later. whom number Of
rapid shots fired outside the tent
aroused me, and heard many voices
shouting, mingled with the tread OF
horses feet The night-watch had al,
ready disappeared. and tho startled IN
mates OF the tent were In a state Of
intense confusion. AS lifted myself
slightly, dszed by the sudden uproar
and eager to learn It's cause, the tent.
flap. which had been lowered to ex.
ciude the cold night air, was hastily
jerked aside, and man stepped with
In, casting one rapid glance about
that dim interior The flarlng lamp
o1 .rhead revealed TO me short.
heayy-set figure. clad IN a gray uni;
form.
No one here need feel alarm" no
said quietly we are not making war
upon the wounded. Are there any
Confederates present able to travel7"
A dozen eager voices answered him.
and men began to crawl out Of their
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