Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

Meanwhile take q seat, Suh."
The real Mrs. C%laybourne, who was
well aware Of the chances her lodger-
and by this time her friend-was tax
ing and from an upper window had
seen the general stop before the house,
awaited Mrs. Barrows with a natural
agitation. The latter in a few brief
sentences Informed her Of what had
taken place, and a hurried consultation
was held, in which it was decided to
decline the proffered guard with thanks.
Then Mrs. Barrows went back to Cen
eral Chubb, while Mrs. Claybourne kept
out Of range of vision.
My sister says that she has no fear.
general" said Mrs. Barrows. "She
would prefer not to have a guard, but
she is sensible of your kindness, as l
am, and asks M to convey her
thanks"
Since the general had simply made
he offer as a preteXt for q visit to the
supposed Mrs. Claybourne he was sat
isfed. He had seated himself and
showed no inclination to hurry away.
He professed great sympathy with the
southern people in what they were call
ed upon to endure on account of the
war, especially in the scarcity of provi-
sions on account Of the blockade.
II suppose" he continued, that you
have no tea or coffee. l shall be hap
py to supply you with the latter from
my WI private stock"
You are very kind. general. We
have nothing but chicory at present."
The general spent ar hour with the
supposed widow and when he depart
ed was as much pleased with the lady's
charm Of n as he had been
struck with her beauty.
1t was not long before General
Chubb rode out again to the Clay
bourne place. This time he was re-
ceived by the widow herself. who re-
GREETED that on account of an indispo-
sition her sister begged to be excused.
Mrs. Barrows had arranged for this
a~ndsbegged Mrs. Claybourne, who wits
an attractive woman to make an eff
fort to win the man who had evil
IDENTIFY e Smitten with herself. The
widow was Il few years older than her
guest, but had not lost her good looks.
She laid herself out to relieve her
friend by making herself as attractive
as possible. She would not let the
general go till she had brought out
some old wine she had hidden away
from the Yankees. which she served
with cake she had made herself. After
having partaken of several glasses OF
the wine the general was in no hurry
to go.
Mrs. Barrows' indisposition lasted as
long as General Chubb's division re.
manned in the vicinity, and that was
three months. The general SEN hel
delicacies wlkn he could obtain them
but his devotion was being all the
while undermined by the real widow
Colonel BarroWs was in the secret and
would have enjoyed the situation haG
he not been in constant dread lest the
truth be discovered. However. it was
not long before his wife informed hin
that the general was making love tc
"her sister," who she believed was as
we'll pleased with him as he was with
her.
June came and with it the hot wealth
er. BarrOwS, who was much troubled
about the deception being practiced or
his commander, Sent his wife north
She had not been gone q week whe1
Chubb's division was relieved and he
vas ordered south with his command
The day before he moved the widow
secured Il proposal and made a favor
able reply.
Then Colonel Barrows let the cat oui
IT the bag. and it 500 became known
among the principal commanders how
the general had begun by paying at.
tention to Barrows' wife and had beer
switched off to a widow. All enjoyed
the joke heartily, but not q man be-
trayed the fact that the colonel had
deliberately disobeyed general order
No. Is, thereby rendering himself liza.
BILE to be cashiered.
Chubb's division Joined the main
army and marched to the sea with
Sherman. Colonel Barrows proved a
fine officer and was promoted till he
had two stars on his shoulder tc
Chubb's n One day when the army
was at Atlanta the two men, com
handing different corps, met.
General" said Barrows. ct believe
l have never congratulated you on
your engagement"
Chubb looked embarrassed. He had
not told of his engagement.
Don't deny it.. Besides. you have
to thank me for your WIFE"
"How is that" asked Chubb. won.
dering.
"Do you remember your general or.
J der against women in camp? Well, ]
brought my wife down when we were
guarding the railroad and put her in
the house of your fancee. You called
on her. and she permitted you to SUP.
pose she was Mrs. Claybourne. After
that you We're making love to the wild.
ow herself. The difference between
you and me was that you visited your