The Colonel's Wife — page 62: what you’re looking at

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THE DRUGGED WINE. _ 55 ‘That will never, never be,’’ she returned, coldly. ‘Pardon me, Iam not without hope,’’ said the Federal colonel, gravely, and somehow her cheeks turned scarlet under his well-bred but ardent gaze. CHAPTER X. ™ THE DRUGGED WINE. Passing on they ascended the steps and stood upon the broad piazza. He could see the look of displeasure upon her face at sight of the.troops, who were making themselves as comfortable as possible in the grounds. The uniform of blue was offensive to her, for the most bitter feelings had been aroused during the battles around Atlanta, where the fierce advance of Sherman’s legion was met bya resistance equally desperate. When Squire Granger came forward with as- sured cordiality, to greet the officer in whose care his precious estate was to be intrusted, he received a _ shock at discovering his identity. ‘What! you here??? he demanded, frowning, and casting a quick glance after his daughter who had just passed intc the house. | John, knowing -he had the best of it, kept his temper well in hand, and managed to explain the matter satisfactorily, saying little of the recent ad- venture. The house was on a knoll, and from the veranda a view of at least a portion of Atlanta could be had. What they saw was a sight to arouse the enthu- siasm of one, and appall the other. Federal troops — were marching into the Gate City in solid files. Music thrilled the air, the strange harmony of piercing fifes and rolling drums. | Ries raee Rau viata NY ie accent _ ¢€omicbooks.com —