Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-01-17

hluS5 anu you nave uchtiOheu ~
name"
Well. to me it chances there is
but one worthy of mention" he said
earnestly. and that on is Celia
Minor"
Miss niinor.1 felt a strange sense
Of disappointment Does she come
alone?"
Most certainly: do you suppose she
would expose me in my present weak
state to the destinations Of any one
else?"
"oh, SO the wind lies in that quar-
ter. does IT. old fellow? | eongratu-
late you. I'm sure"
My recollection of Miss Minor was
certainly a most pleasant one, and |
recalled to memory the attractive pic
ture of her glossy black hair and
flashing brown eyes, yet | felt ex-
ceedingly small interest In again meet
ms her, Indeed | was asleep when
she finally entered, and 1t was the
sound of Caton's voice that aroused
me and made me conscious of the
presence Of others.
Il shall share these grapes with my
cot-mate over yonder.' he said laugh
IEgly. by the way Celia. his voice
sounded strangely familiar to me a
short time ago. Just glance oveR
there and see IL be 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. lit
is Colonel Curranl Edith, dear. here
is the Rebel who pretended to be
Myrtle Curran's brother"
How the hot blooa leaped within my
veins at mention of that name; but
before could lift. my head she had
swept across the harrow aisle, and
was standing beside me. Wife, or
what, there vas that within her eyes
which told me a wondrous story. For
the instant. in her surprise and agita-
ton. she forgot herself. and lost that
marvellous self-restraint which had
held us so far apart
Captain Wayne!" she cried. and
her gloved hands fell instantly upon
my own, where II 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, bat not danger
ously hurt" Then | could not for
bear asking softly, rs 1t possible you
can feel regret over injuries inflicted
upon a Rebel?"
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.
~ do not delight in suffering Were
you in that terrible cavalry charge?
! They tell me scarcely a maj among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
Il knew II was your regiment-the
name was upon every lip. and even
our own men unite in declaring 1t a
magnificent sacrifice. a most gallant
| deed. You must know | thought in
stantly of you when was told It was
| the act of the til Virginia
There were tears in my eyes.
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 so hurried and I'M
certain Since the battle Miss Minor
has desired to remain until assured
! of Lieutenant Cations permanent re,
coyery. He VAS most severely
\. ounded. and of course | could not
we'll leave her here alone Indeed
| am her guest, az we depart tomor-
row for her home. to remain indefi.
nitely."
But Miss Minor is. understand. a
native OF this State2"
Her home is in the foothills OF the
Elue Ridge. along the valley OF the
Cowskin. "a most delightful old South,
ern mansion. | passed the summer
there when mere girl previous &c
TIE war"
But win it prove safe for you
u9wP"
"oh. indeed. yes; everybody says
So 1t is entirely out OF the track Of
10th armies. and has completely es
capped despoliation. But you. Captain
Wayne; surely you have already
risked emo 1Sh?"
There is much suffering upon both
sides. but surely even you would not
wish me to be other than true e
what look upon as a dutyg"
NO; III think IL respect yot
the more
l clasped her hand close within M
own.
! Your words encourage me EreatlY.'
I said earnestly. Il have done so mael
co BRING you trouble and sorrow thz