The Washington times., 1913-08-11

" his chair, and together the
two watched the coming
horseman. They saw him easily and
clearly against the shimmering back
ground of the river. bright with the sun
set; therefore. they could make him out
before he could recognize them in the
Shadow of the porch, but as he drew
nearer he discerned them, for they saw
him lift his hat and wave II in the air.
Then they knew it was he. The sound
of faint cry, an old-fashioned view
halo came softly 10 them in the still
evening air. Old -Aza heard it, too. as
he came around the corner of the house
at that moment.
You. Jeff." he called to his son and
general factotum. 'heh cum Marse Phil.
Come long out heh an TEX he horse"
Not only JEFF, but the whole body OF
negroes in or about the house responded
to the call, and when the rider Galloped
up the broad driveway and drew rein
before the long fight of steps that led
to the high gallery he was at once sur
rounded by a laughing, tumultuOus
group Of black men and women whose
white teeth, hashing, indicated, as did
their smiling faces and approvine
shouts, the warmth of their welcome
Grafton thrust them aside good-na-
turedly as he sprang from his horse
with a pleasant word of recognition
here and there which made the objects
of his attention strut around with
pride, and then he ran lightly I'D the
steps.
Ariadne. the excitement having
brought 4 delicate wild rose color into
her pale face, met him at the top. In
her freshly-laundered muslin frock. very
sweet and pretty she looked 10 the
young man dusty from his rapid ride;
poised above him with outstretChed
hands. whether for flight or welcome.
IKE little white sprite or fairy Tn
thtnkingly ne seized her, lifted her
slender person in the air. held it Their.
moment or two. and then kissed her
full on the lips and gently set her down
on her feet again. He marked with
amused surprise the fierce flame OF
color that diffused her cheeks the mix
ture Of Indignation and pleasure in the
look she threw upon him, and then he
turned to the old man.
The judge sat leaning far forward
his will almost supplying him with
ability to rise. He reached out his
hands and took both of the young mans
in his own.
Thank Cod he said, and the salts
faction in his voice was as pathetic
as the appeal in his fettered attitude.
You have come at last l feared that
you would be too late"
As fast as steam and steed could
bring me, sir said Philip gently, have
come. sir. As soon as I got nv d.
ploma I left Boston"
Had you trouble getting through the
lnes?'
Not much. sir. General Scott, for
Cousin Dicks sake. gave me a pass"
Philip" cried Ariadne suddenly. con-
scious Of what to her was a striking
fact, you have a gray jacket on.''
Yes" said the young man promptly.
Il am a soldier"
What
Since this morning"
"Cavalry?'
Philip shook his head.
''Artillery?''
Infantry" answered the young man
calmly: high private in the rear
rank. you know
"Wnat!' cried Ariadne. scandaIized
Il thought you would be general
surely.
We have too many generals now"
said the young man graveIy. and
what We need are more privates"
But why did you go and be foot
soldier. you the best rider in Prince
George County|'
Yes. Philip" said the judge. "since
we must fight, ! should prefer you to
have been horseman. The musket is
well enough, but the sword is ever the
gentleman's weapon"
Il too, should have preferred the
cavalry. sis. returned Philip. hut
General Lee. whose advice took.
urged me to join the infantry He
said that all the best young men Of
the State were crowling into thu. ray-
airy and artillery. The Richmond
IIowitzers begged me to COM" with
them. but I saw it the way the gen
eral did. We need to leaven up the
But only private soldier cried
But I know nothing about the art
The art of war" exclaimed the
girl. 81 thought every Southern gen
tleman knew how to fEht'
ITO fight, YES. But drill and tactics
and 50 on are quite another thing"
Tactics? Why didn't you study
them at Boston,
Yankee tactics" asked the young
man mischievously.
none, ! suppose" replied Ariadue. and
then-"Philip. why didn't you come
here before? They are saying all
sorts OF things about you"
Il know it" said the young man.
grown suddenly grave. but ] felt il
proper for me to remain at the college
until / was graduated and had re
.eived INV diploma II was hard
the old man: God knows ! wanted TO
be the first to enlist for old Virginia.
But knew there would be plenty of
LINE. and ] could not waste the work
IF those six years. wanted that
And You were right" said the judge
"A Yankee diploma from an ahOl-
lion college. interrupted Arlaune
Learning is learning. North or
SOUTH replied Phillip. "Harvard did
rot affect my principles one way or t."
other
..Oh. II YOU had only studied war, too. |
and--"
My dear littlc girl" returned Philip. !
n a patruuiznE. jcS'img manner which !
always infuriated Ariadne. II WAS too |
busy studying law for anything els" |
then-now il is different. l shall begin |
TO prepare for a generals commission |
At once !