Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-12
honor to his country"

honor to his country"
Colonel Washington had sent hi,
own travelling carriage for the sisters
and preparations were soon made fol
the journey, on which they set ou
after bidding an affectionate farewell
to their companions in their recent
captivity, and to Friend Williamson
whom they could not thank enough
for his kindness to them.
Marie was very sorry to part with
Gertrude and Pauline, who had be-
come to her almost like her own sis
ters, and she and Dannie missed their
pleasant company when they took
their usual walk together.
II wish they could have stayed with
US, Dannie, don't you," she said, as
they were walking in the Governors
woods.
ut would have been NICE" admitted
Dannie, "but l reckon they're glad to
get to their own folks again."
81 suppose they are" said Marie,
"and it was very kind of Colonel
Washington to help them. Isn't he
fine looking man, Dannie? When
he spoke to me just felt as if I
could do anything he told me to do"
"Mr. Williamson told me that he
was the best and foremost man in the
country, and that everybody thinks
a great deal of him."
81 wonder if he can find where my
home is, Dannie."
perhaps he can, and then you will
have to go too, and leave me here
alone" replied the boy.
"Now, Dannie, you know l couldn't
do that. When go, III want you to
go with me. Don't you know what
you promised me, Dannie brother?"
eyes, I know" he answered, "and
I'll want to go with you if they'll let
me-"
"Of course they will, she answered
him. "Ill just beg them till they say
you may go with me. Oh, Dannie
brother, promise me again that you
will stay with me always" she begged
with tears.
The tears were banished by the
potent magic of kiss, and one more
to make it sure; and the innocent
young lovers returned from their
walk, little dreaming that it would be
the, last.
Soon after this one of Friend Will
liamsons ships was about to sail for
the West Indies, with a cargo of lum-
ber and some other merchandise. He
took Marie and Dannie on board one
day, as he knew it would interest
them, and they enjoyed the privilege
of inspecting all the various parts Of
the vessel, and watching the crew at
their work. The captain informed
Friend Williamson that they were
rather short of hands, and that it
seemed very difficult to get any. He
wished he could ship a good, reliable
young man, not as common sailor,
but as an assistant to the super-cargo,
and to help otherwise in case of ne
cessity. Turning to Dannie, Mr.. Will
hanson said, "How would you like to
make the voyage, Dannie? 1t will
only take a few months, and / think
it would be good for thee"
81 would like to go right well, ere
piled Dannie, who seemed to be pleas
ed with the idea, "if can be spared
from the farm"
81 think thee can be spared just
now," said Friend Williamson; and so
it was arranged that Dannie should
return to the ship the next day, and
make the voyage on her.
Marie was dismayed at the thought
of his making such a perilous venture,
and being away so long, and she tear
fully begged him that evening not to
go, reminding him of his promise to
stay with her always; but he tried
to comfort her by saying that it would
not be very long before he would re-
turn and that he could not now re-
fuse to 20 as Mr.. Williamson wanted
him to do so. Marie hung on his
neck as they kissed each other good
bye the next day, and Mrs. Robinson,
whose own eyes were wet with tears
as she embraced her only son, could
scarcely part Marie from him.
Alas, Marie! Clouds are gathering
in your sky again, for short time SO
bright; but as yet you see only the
smallest of them, although to you
heavy enough, since it hides youl
Dannie from you.