Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-02-14

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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-G General Halleck'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 ap-
pearance at the ball is assuredly
Masterpiece of romantic fiction. Come.
Captain. surely you are not the kind
of man to forget a pretty face like
that? l can assure you, you made
deep impression. There are times
when am almost jealous Of you"
But" l protested, my heart beat
ing rapidly, Il 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, land that onc Is Celia
Minor"
Miss Minor!" felt strange sense
Of disappointment. Does she come
alone?"
Most certainly; do you suppose she
would expose me in my present weak
state to the Vaccinations of any one
else?"
"Oh, so the wind lies in that quar-
ter, does it. old fellow? congratu-
late you, I'm sure
My recollection of Miss Minor was
certainly most pleasant one, and l
recalled to memory the attractive pic.
ture of her glossy black hair and
flashing brown eyes, yet / 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.
Il 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"
l heard the soft rustic of skirts,
and, without smile. looked up into
her dark eyes. There was a sudden
start Of pleased surprise.
Why" she exclaimed eagerly, 1T
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 1 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 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. y
Captain Wayne!" she cried, and
her gloved hands fell instantly upon
my own, where it rested without the
coverlet. "You here, and wounded ?"
I 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 it possible You
eau feel regret over injuries inflicted
upon a Rebel?" j
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,
81! do not delight in suffering. We're
you In that terrible cavalry charge?
They tell me scarcely mar among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
Il knew it was your regiment-the
name was upon every lip, and even
our own men unite in declaring it a
magnificent sacrifice, q most gallant
deed. You must know l thought in
stantly of you when I was told it 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 co.fes-
sion OF her remembrance
Il am glad you cared sufficiently
for me-" I said gravely, Ito hold me
in your thought at such time. Our
command merely performed the work
given 1t, 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 un-.
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 1 could not
we'll 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 Slater"
"Her home Is in the foothills OF the
clue Ridge, along the valley of the
Cowskin,-a most delightful old South
ern mansion. / passed the summer
there when a mere girl. previous to
the war"
But will it prove safe for you
now?"
"Oh, indeed, yes; everybody says
so. It's entirely out of the track Of
both armies. and has completely es-
capped despoliation. But y6u. Captain
Wayne; surely you, have already