The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-04-06

cONerleI you here, and MOundeds
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. us II possible you
can feel regret over injuries inflicted
upon a Rebel?"
Her cheeks famed, and the audaci-
Gus words served 10 recall her TO our
surroundings.
Even although love my country.
and sincerely hope for the downfall of
her enemies" she answered soberly,
II do not delight In suffering We're
you I'm that terrible cavalry charge?
They tell me scarcely man among
them survived"
Il rode with my regiment"
II knew II was your regiment-the
name was upon every lip, and even
our own men unite In declaring IL a
magnificent sacrifice, a most gallant
deed. You must know l thought In.
stantly OF you when | was told II was
the act OF the til Virginia"
There were tears in my eyes,
know as listened 10 her. and my
heart warmed AT this frank confes-
sion OF her remembrance.
Il am glad you cared sufficiently
for me- | said grayely ito hold me
in your thought at such a time. Our
command merely performed the work
given II. but the necessity has cost
MS dearly. You are yet at General
Sheridan's headquarters?
only temporarily, and simply be-
cause there has been no opportunity
70 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-
coyery He was most severely
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 Slater"
Her home is I'm the foothills OF the
Blue Ridge, along the valley OF the
Cowskin, Ia 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, II Is entirely out OF the track Of
both armies. and 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; IL think IL respect you
the more
ciasped her hand close within my
own.
Your words encourage me greatly,
said earnestly. Il have done so much
TO bring you trouble and sorrow that
have been fearful lest Il had cost
me what ! value more highly than you
can ever know"
These words were unfortunate and
instantly brought back 10 her mem
Org 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. SIS 1t not time we
were going? | am very sure the doc
tor said YOU were TO remain with |
Lieutenant Cation but a brief time
why Edith retorted the other, /
gayly Il have been ready for half an /
hour-hayen't |, Arthur?-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. Brennans throat.
Nonsense, she answered we have
not been here that length Of time
Did the Major emerge fror out the
late ENHANCEMENT unhurt?" II was Ca
tons voice that spoke.
Much to his regret. | believe. he
was not even under fire" The tone
was cool and collected again II 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-
covery"
My eyes followed them down the
long aisle At the entrance she
glanced back, and lifted my hand
Whether she marked the gesture |
do not know. for the next instant
both ladies' had disappeared without,
The night drew slowly down, and
as II darkened. only one miserable
amp shed its dim days throughout the