Page 112 - Among the camps, or, Young people's stories of the war

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“ I did not know it,” said Nancy Pansy's sister, turning
and fading Tom Adams's stern gaJie.

" I believe you,” lie said, slowly. He felt at his side ;
but he was in a fatigue suit, and had no arms. Without fin­
ishing his sentence lie sprang over the railing, and with a long,
swift stride went down the yard. She dimly saw him as he
sprang over the fence, and heard him call. 11 Oh, Hector ! ”
A s he did so, she rushed into the house. f< Fly I they

are coining ! ” she cried, bursting into her mother's room.
"O h . Harry, they are c o m in g !’' she cried, rushing up to a
handsome young fellow, who sprang to his feet as she
entered, and went forward to meet her.

The yming man took her hand and drew her to him.
" Well," he said, looking down into her eyes, and drawing a
long breath.
Nancy Pansy'5 sister put her face on his shoulder and
began to cry, and Nancy Pansy rushed into her mother's
arms and cried too*

Ten minutes later soldiers came in both at the front
and back doors. Mrs. Seddon met her visitors in the hall.
Nancy Pansy's sister was on one side, and Nancy Pansy
on the other.

Tom Adams was in command. H e removed his hat,
but said, gravely: “ 1 must arrest the young rebel officer
who is here*”
Nancy Pansy made a movement; but her mother tight­
ened her clasp of her hand.