The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-02-08

why. Miss Bnckthornr' exclaimed
Bob. fllnging himself from the saddle
and throwing the bride OF his horse 10
Josephus Orangeblossom. the negro
hostler. who grInned an effnsiye dental
welcome 1T Is a delightful surprise
TO see You here makes me think the
war Is over
THANK yom, Lieutenant pardon
me. | mean Colonel dillingham;. OF
course" responded Jenny. Hearts
ease has come over TO the valley. and
so has papa with General sheridan
| hope there won't be any serious nils
understanding. Meanwhile am q
prisoner OF hospitality and I'm ia nc
hurry 10 be exchanged"
"And now, Robert Gertrude went
on eagerly. prepare yourself for more
news. Some one else whom you know
is coming
Madeline no.
"But yes How did you think Of IT.
She was I'm Washington visiting Mrs
HaverllI. and urged her 10 come over
here and see us--that before / knew OF
General Sheridan's intentions. they
keep their plans so secret. you know
But Madeline accepted the invitation
and she's coming anyway
"Hurrahw cried Bob. clustered out OF
all self control We'll, Sis, that's a big
surprise you've sprung-and now, let's
see what can do In the same line.
You have announced Madeline, maybe
| can give you some Information about
her brother Kerchival.r
Gertrude uttered little cry and her
hand trembled as she laid Il impuIsive-
~ upon her brothers shoulder.
fYes." he continued, with sudden
xhiousness, you know Sheridan Is
Bringing over lot OF people. lie has
Tho whole Sixth corps Of le Army OF
the Potomac. under Major General
Wright. l understand. besides diyi-
sion OF the Nineteenth corps. and |
don't know how much OF the Army OF
Western Virginia, with General Crook.
Besides, they say he is especially strong
In cavalry. under Torbert, with such
brigadier troopers as Wilson and Mer-
rift and Custer. Our General Early has
got some reinforcement from Long
streets corps and will try TO make it
interesting for Sheridan when he
comes down Winchester way Yes.
girls, as ] was saying. we expect TO
have rather busy time.
Poor Bob said this In an ofhand.
tiippant tone. but he was In an agony
of apprehension lest he should he far
away from Belle Rosquet when Made
line West arrive,i--lf. indeed, shc did
safely reach that destination.
His fears I'm regard 90 the iirst part
OF the proposition were quickly real
lied. The very next day he was or
dered 10 Join his regiment at Shep-
herdstown, on the Potomac. where the
Federal army was starting IT'S vigorous
offensive campaign.
Madeline West. as gentle and loving
MS she was loyal and courageous. came
10 the valley on the FIRST day OF Sep.
temhcr, with the flrst mellow mists Of
gold on the Massanutten mountains.
Her welcome nj Belle Bosquet made
the place seem strangely dear TO her
kfrom the first moment she crossed its
threshold.
The next day Jenny was seated out
doors under a cottonwood when black
Josephus came gathering Mp on q mule.
In half n minute the whole household
were listening breathlessly 20 him
ITS dc Lor's truth De Yankees
have done driv dc army out from WIN
chester"
while they were talking al old
mountaInecr had slouched M 20 the
gate, unobserved though plainly
enough TO be seen, lie stood mo-
ment gazing about in aitnless fashion.
then quickly raised the dat stone cap
on one Of the brick pillars Of the gate
way. deposited something beneath 81
and moved on