A Daughter of Maryland — page 191: what you’re looking at

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168 A DAUGHTER OF MARYLAND. side of the vehicle, where with her father’s assistance he gained a seat. ‘‘Drive on, S’posen,’’ said he who was coming home from his hard and disappointing campaigns as General Lancier. ‘‘Lean against me, Mr. Berners,’’ he added. ‘‘l am very glad to see you and I hope your affliction is not permanent. ’’ Those in the other carriage had remained in a wonder- ing silence throughout this strange meeting, but as General Lancier’s team moved on the driver started his horse in~ immediately behind, saying as he did’so: ‘‘T hope you will excuse me, friends, but I trust I may be allowed to join you. I am the more bold to ask this, General Lancier, for the good news I have to bear you.’’ Having failed to notice the near-by presence of these others in their excitement over seeing Esten Berners, their surprise was exceedingly great at this unexpected greeting. ‘*It is Carroll Southard !’’ cried Aurian, who could hardly credit her gaze in the semi-darkness. ‘‘I am glad to see you. ’’ | ‘fT hope I shall commit no offense if I follow you to Sylvania,’’ he said, not forgetting the old bitter feeling of the past. ‘‘T welcome you with a glad heart,’’ replied Aurian. ‘‘T am quite sure father at this time will not refuse you his welcome. ”’ : ‘‘No, my boy; far from it,’’ said the general feelingly. ‘*He who could bow his head in silent submission as I have done and see Lee yield up the sword of the South, can afford to bury all personal differences. Yes, my boy, you. are thrice welcome to Sylvania, if you come not to boast over an old man’s downfall and sorrow.’’ ‘*T come under the blessed token of peace, and I bring you tidings that shall lift your noble heart from the slough of despond.’”’ ‘*What is this I hear?’’ cried Esten Berners, starting up. comicboo , x — > , « s > ‘ | - * weds z . ,