Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-08

OF MajoT-General Halleck's staff. are
one and the same person. A mighty
neat trick. by Joye. and Il would have
done you good to see Sherldan's face
when they told him. But about the
young lady-she claims great friend
ship with the gallant Colonel OF light
and her description OF his APP
pearance az the ball Is assuredly a
OF romantic fiction. Come.
Captain, surely you are not the kind
OF man to forget a pretty face like
that? can assure you, you made a
deep impression. There are times
when ! am almost Jealous Of you"
But" I protested, my heart beat.
ing rapidly. 81 met several that eve
ming, and you have mentioned no
name
Well, TO me It chances there is
but one worthy Of mention" he said
earnestly, "and that onJ is Celia
Minor"
Miss Ninor!" 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? l congratu.
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 l felt ex-
ceedlngly small interest in again meet
ms her. Indeed l was asleep when
she finally entered, and 1t was the
sound of Cations voice that aroused
me and made me conscious of the
presence OF others.
Il shall share these grapes with my
cotmate over yonder." he said laugh
lngly. by the way, Celia, his voice
sounded strangely familiar to me a
short time ago. Just glance over
there and see II 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, at
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, OF
what, there vas that within her eyes
which told me a wondrous story. Fol
the instant, in her surprise and agita
ton, she forgot herself, and lost thai
marvellous self-restraint which had
held us so far apart,
Captain Wayne!" she cried, ant
her gloved hands fell instantly upon
my own, where it rested without the
coverlet. You here, and wounded?'
smiled up at her, feeling now that
my injuries were indeed trivial.
Somewhat weakened by loss o.
blood, Mrs. Brennan, but not danger
ously hurt" Then l could not for
bear asking softly. rs it possible you
can feel regret over injuries inflicted
upon Rebel?"
Her cheeks famed, and the audaci
GUS words served to recall her to ou
surroundings.
Even although | love my country
and sincerely hope for the downfall o
her enemies" she answered soberly
:" do not delight in suffering. Wer,
you In that terrible cavalry charge
They tell me scarcely a mar amonI
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
81 knew 1t was your regiment-th
name was upon every lip, and eve,
our own men unite in declaring it
magnificent sacrifice, most gallan
deed. You must know | thought IL
SIdnLAy vi yOu WuSu was lOlu IL wa
the act of the til Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes,
know, as l listened to her. and m
heart warmed at this frank comics
sion of her remembrance.
Il am glad you cared sufficient
for me-" said gravely, ito hold m
in your thought at such time. Gu
command merely performed the wor
given it, but the necessity has COS
us dearly. You are yet at GenerI
Sheridan's headquarters?
only temporarily, and simply b
cause there has been no oppoTtunit
to get away the movements of tt
army have been so hurried and u
certain. Since the battle Miss MinC
has desired to remain until assure
Of Lieutenant Cations permanent r
covery He was most severe
', oundeo, and of course could nj
we'll leave her here alone. Indee
am her guest, as we depart tomo
row for her home, to remain indie.
nitely."
'13ut Miss Minor Is, ! understand.
} native OF this State?"
Her home is in the foothills Of Il
Blue Ridge. along the valley Of Il
Cowskin,--a most delightful old Sout
ern mansion. l passed the SUNNI
, there when a mere girl, previous
: the war"
But will 1t prove safe for y,
nuw?"
"Oh, indeed. yes; everybody sa
) so. II is entirely out of the track
D., both armies. and has completely I
D capped despoliation. But you. CAPITA
r Wayne; surely you have alrea
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