Under Fire: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley — page 101: what you’re looking at

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94 THE WOUNDED SOLDIER. the captdin, who then parted from his friend, leaving encouraging words behind. ‘‘Bertha,’’ said Royal, when he rejoined the young lady below, ‘‘I rely upon you to see that your patient has the best of care. I ask it for old time’s sake. He is a dear friend, and worthy of all that can be done in his behalf.’ “You may rely on me,’’ she said, quietly. oa. thank “you,” “You need not. The South does not war on wounded men.”’ ‘‘He will not trouble you long as his wound 1s not a dangerous one. But, nevertheless, it requires atten- tion.’ ‘Were he my brother, he could not -be better nursed. I like his face. It is the face of an honest, noble-hearted young man. I regret he is not on our side.’ ‘“He is a brave patriot.’? _ ‘fA Virginian, I think you said?”’ (Ves)? 3 ‘‘T like him the better for that, though I grieve to think him an enemy.’’ ‘You must combat your uncle’s prejudices against him.”? “Twill try; but Uncle Orvin is very set in his opinions. At any rate, he is quite safe with us.”’ ‘‘T trust so; but may I ask one question ?”’ ‘“A dozen, if you wish,’’ she said, curiously. ‘‘T have learned that Colonel Trafton, whom I first. met in Charleston, occasionally pays you a visit. Am I right??? ‘“Ves,’’? she said, with a flush. ‘“Then I wish to say that it would be extremely unfortunate if the colonel and my friend up stairs _- were to meet.’’ ‘‘Why ?”’ she said, in great surprise. ‘‘The reason I may not tell you. All I can say is ~— Eomicboo <S.. (e(o)