There was a hurried good-by at the depot.
“Kiss the children for me, Mary,” said her husband.
“You will write very soon?” pleaded Mrs. Frost.
“At the very first opportunity.”
“All aboard!” shouted the conductor.
With a shrill scream the … Read the rest
Three weeks passed quickly. October had already reached its middle point. The glory of the Indian summer was close at hand. Too quickly the days fled for the little family at the farm, for they knew that each brought nearer … Read the rest
In a small village like Rossville news flies fast. Even the distinctions of social life do not hinder an interest being felt in the affairs of each individual. Hence it was that Mr. Frost’s determination to enlist became speedily known, … Read the rest
Old Mrs. Payson, who arrived in Rossville at the same time with Henry Morton, had been invited by her daughter, “Cynthy Ann,” to pass the winter, and had acquiesced without making any very strenuous objections. Her “bunnit,” which she had … Read the rest
“Well, father, I’ve got some news for you,” said John Haynes, as he entered his father’s presence, two or three days later.
“What is it, John?” inquired the squire, laying down a copy of the New York Herald, which he … Read the rest
For some time Frank had been revolving in his mind the feasibility of a scheme which he hoped to be able to carry into execution. It was no less than this–to form a military company among the boys, which should … Read the rest
“Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I’ve been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
“What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
“After he had thought a little, he spoke … Read the rest
About the middle of December came the sad tragedy of Fredericksburg, in which thousands of our gallant soldiers yielded up their lives in a hard, unequal struggle, which brought forth nothing but mortification and disaster.
The first telegrams which appeared … Read the rest
Frank’s seat in the schoolroom was directly in front of that occupied by John Haynes. Until the announcement of the prize John and he had been on friendly terms. They belonged to the same class in Latin, and Frank had … Read the rest
In the season of leisure from farm work which followed, Frank found considerable time for study. The kind sympathy and ready assistance given by Mr. Morton made his task a very agreeable one, and his progress for a time was … Read the rest