The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-11
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crate Army. and Colonel Curran, late
of Major-G General Hallcck's staff, are
one and the same person. A mighty
neat trick, by Jove, 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 APP
pearance al the ball is assuredly a
masterpiece of romantic fiction. Come,
Captain, surely you are not the kind
of man to forget pretty face like
that? l can assure you, you made
| deep impression. There are times
when ] am almost jealous Of you"
But" ] protested, my heart beat.
ing rapidly, Il met several that eve-
ming, and you have mentioned no
name"
We'll, to me it chances there is
but one worthy of mention" he said
earnestly. land that on, is Celia
Minor"
Miss Minor!" felt a strange sense
OF disappointment, docs she come
alone?"
Most certainly; do you suppose she
would expose me III my present weak
state to the vaccinations OF any one
| else?''
"Oh, so the wind lies in that quar-
| ter, does it, old fellow? l congratu-
late you. I'm sure"
Ny recollection of Miss Minor was
! certainly most pleasant one, and
recalled to memory the attractive pic
ture of her glossy black hair and
flashing brown eyes, yet I felt cx-
ceedingly small interest in again meet
! ing her. Indeed / 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.
/ II shall share these grapes with my
cot-mate over yonder." he said laugh
ingly. "By the way. Celia, his voice
sounded strangely familiar to me a
short time ago. Just glance over
there and see if he is any one you
know"
| | heard the soft rustic of skirts.
| and, without smile, looked up into
her dark eyes, There was sudden
start of pleased surprise.
Why" she exclaimed eagerly, cit
is Colonel Curran! Edith, dear, here
is the Rebel who pretended to be
Myrtle Curran's brother"
/ How tho hot blooo leaped within my
veins at mention of that name; but
before could lift my head she had
swept across the narrow aisle, and
was standing beside me. Wife. or
what, there vas that within her eyes
which told me wondrous story. For
the instant, in her surprise and agita.
ton, she forgot herself, and lost that
marvellous self-restraint which had
| held rs so far apart.
Captain Wayne!" she cried. and
her gloved hands fell instantly upon
my own, where it rested without the
coverlet. You here. and wounded? p
/ 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 / could not for
bear asking softly. rs it 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 j love my country,
and sincerely hope for the downfall of
! her enemies" she answered soberly,
81 do not delight in suffering. We're
you in tnat terrible cavalry charge?
| They tell me scarcely mar among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
II knew it was your regiment--the
name was uron every lip. and even
our own men unite in declaring it a
magnificent sacrifice. most gallant
/ deed. You must know ! thought in
/ stantly of you when was told it was
| the act OF the -th Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes.
know, as l listened to her. and my
heart warmed at this frank confess
| sion Of her remembrance.
Il am glad you cared sufficiently
for me-" l. said graveiy, ito hold me
in your Thought at such a time. Our
i 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-
covery. He was most severely
J, wounded, and of course / could not
we'll 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 State?''
Fer home is in tae foothills OF the
Blue Ridge. along the valley of the
! Cowskin,-a most delightful old South
ern mansion. ] passed the summer
! there when a mere girl. previous to
tie war" III
But win it prove safe for you
n3w?"
"Oh, indeed. yes; everybody says
50, 1t is entirely out of the track OF
10th armies. and has completely es-
caped despoliation. But you, Captain
i, Wayne: surely you have already
risked enough 2"
There is much suffering uron both