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— tL:', e-f m. I: ;; A Story of the War Be* tween the States By P. A. MITCHEL When the war 'between the *tate* , opened we were a contented family living on our plantation not far from Nashville, on (ho south side of the Cumberland river. 1 wax then a girl of twenty and bad been at a boarding school In Ohio. Our circle consisted of father, mother, my two brothers, Clar- euce and Arthur, myself and Clarice. When I say that Clarice was a slave it may appear remarkable that 1 should speitk of her as oue of our family circle In the first place, she had to little negro blood in her reins that no one would have known from her appear ance that she had any at all. Her skin wus fair; her hair was light, with a tinge of red in It; her eyea were dark. The occupation of Nashville by jhe Federal troops In the spring of 1862 was different from that of any other of our cities. It was at the beginning ’ of the struggle, and most of the south ern people believed that when the Yan- keea came down upon ua they would come with fire and sword. The conse quence was that when It was known they were advancing upon us from Bowling Oreen. Ky., and coming up the Cumberland river our people began to make preparations for flight. The night before the evacuation of the city every luxury In the way of eatables end drinkables was consumed, in ev ery bouse where there were such lux uries were parties feasting and drink ing. On that night there wae a sin gular mixture In Nashville of terror, sacrifice and conviviality. The next morning the mayor crossed the Cumberland and surrendered the dty to the Federal commander »<L- Vancing from Bowling Oreen. We bad packed all our valuables—we had no transport for the heavier articles—and went to a plantation of my mother’s brother some twAty miles to the southward. Having been at school in the north, 1 knew something of the northern people and did uot believe that we should all be put to the sword. 1 wished to remain In the bouse, be lieving that my presence there would be a protection. But mother would not hear of such a thing. She said the bouse might be burned to the ground rather thao that l should ex pose myself to a lot of vandals. We had got well started on our jour- ney when some one asked, “Where ia ClariceT” I supposed she was in an other conveyance than mine, but she was uot She hud done what I bad wished to do-remained in the house. Wa had gone too far on our Journey to torn back, so It was decided by mother, who was director general of our begira—tpy father and brothers being away lu the army under Ovneral Albert Sidney Johnstou—that If Clarice insisted on being murdered It could not be helped. So we pursued our Jour ney to my uncle’s plantation. 1 was very much chagrined that Clarice had taken the riak-lf Indeed there were any risk In what she bad done-that I proposed to take myself. 1 did not for a moment believe that she would remain at home for the purpose of falling Into the bands of the Yankees In order to get her free dom. for she could have bad It for the asking at any time. I felt sure that aba had remained to do what she could for the preservation of the place. After a few days, .not Rearing that those few pervious who bad awaited the coming of the enemy bad been put to the sword. I determined to go back and see what was the condition of our abaudom-d borne So without saying anything to mother or any one else 1 told one of the servants to sad dle my Horse, and 1 started up the road for our plantation A few miles' ride brought me to the Federal ptekefa, uud on stating that 1 wished to return to my home 1 was permitted to pass. 1 found- the yard occupied with tents and sentinels pac ing about the house. 1 was riding up to the front porch and saw Clarice come running down the steps and to ward me. 1 drew rein, thinking she might wish to see me alone, and she did. I was surprised to see her lu one of my best dresses and wearing some of my ornaments. "Don’t come any farther till I tell you." she said. "The bouse has been taken for the headquarters of one of the generals. 1 thought that If l,made him believe i was one of the family and not a servant it would help me to Induce him to protect the place. He Is doing everything I ask him. He even stopped the men from using the fur- naeee for fire*. But your coming is going to break me all up. VThat shall w» dor 1 thought a few moments before re plying. Should I turn back and leave her to play her game?, i preferred to remain. “1 fell you what we'll do. Clarice. You know fm very dark skinned. I can pass for an octoroon. I’ll be maid and leave you to go on playing mts- tPRSS.’’ Clarice tried to think of aome other » wax oai nf it but failed, and i. dis- went back ipto the Wben 1 bad taken off the sad- and bridle I Joined her. While tlmci-i> bail I met a young 2 at me with evident laoralMdUM tar a lady, •» I aatd: "Have you seen my looking tor her.’' _ "your mistreat7" "Yea, my mistreat. I didn’t know that she waa going to stay Here alone or 1 wouldn’t bare gone away. I've come bpek to take care of her." "Miss Clayton went up to her room a moment ago. i think you'll find her there." (irim rtxuged war was turned intojt stage on which waa enacted a comedy, Clarice and 1 being tbe principal wo-j men actors and Captain Harding, the officer 1 had met in tbe hull, the lead ing geutlemuu. While we convinced him that Clarice was white and 1 hnd negro blood lu my veins, that she waa mistress and 1 was maid, it was im possible for her to show tbe effects of an education sbe bad not received, and I con hi uot help showing both my breeding and education, i called her Missy Alice, and she called me Clarice. I obeyed her slightest nod, and she carried her part aa mistress extreme ly well-that is, before others. When we were alone we were to each other what we had always been. It was plain to me wben I first met Captain Harding that be was pleased with me. A man doesn't usually take pains to conpeal bis admiration, and till I told him that I was a negro nnd n slave tbe captain's eyes were full of it I thought 1 saw, when I gtmr him the luformalon, a look of disap pointment In his face, but that might have been imaginary on my part There can scarcely arise n situation more attractive to a woman than to personate oue between whom and an admirer there is a great gulf fixed. I confess I played the game with relish, though outwardly with modesty tinged with sadness—tbe sadness 1 took on when I began to feel assured that I was getting my admirer Into my tolls. I led him to think that it waa caused by the taint of blood which separated me from him. Had not Captain Harding's feature been of- a fine texture I should have expected him to treat me for what l pretended to be. But be was aa re spectful to me as if I bad been of the purest white blood. Truq. he. kept > certain reserve, such as would be prop er between him and a servant He would chat with me quite freely, and wben 1 showed an understanding that could only have been developed by education he aometimes forgot himself so far as to treat me like a lady. Wbat I mean Is that be took no ad vantage of my being supposedly a ne gro nnd a slave. 1 was enjoying my little comedy Im mensely when one morning 1 was sud denly brought to my senses. Clarice came into my room and wakened me. by crylnH:’ “The Yankees have gone, the Lord be praised I" "What!" I exclaimed, starting up. "There lin't a soldier on the place. They all went away at 4 o’clock this morning." Then and there came upon me an uwakenlug different from that after a slumber. Captain Harding had gone! And be had gone believing me to be a negro and a slave! Had be known my true status he might return and seek me. Now this was Impossible, tie would never seek one tainted as i had led him to believe 1 was. And. as for my seeking him, no woman with womanly modesty can seek a mao. The fall was as depressing as the rise bud beeu exhilarating. I arose from my bed and looked out through my window. Where I had been accus tomed to seeing tents there was now nothing hut I wire ground. A month be fore 1 had execrated the coming of these Yankees: now i bemoaned their going. The morning was murky, and tbe wind was stirring tbe leaves to what to me was a requiem. Tbe army bad moved to Murfreea- boro, some thirty miles south of us. In a few days our household was at home again. All were happy at the vanish ment of the enemy except me. 1 was desolate. Tbe man I loved had gone, believing that an Impassable barrier existed between him and me. Theye was an Impassable barrier, but hot such ns he supposed - One of tbe Inst battles of the. war was fought near us. We were wlthlu the Federal lines, and our wounded enemies were brought to us. Seeing a stretcher set down in the yard with a man on it. I went out to learn if i could do anything for him In his pale face I recognized Captain llanJing. and when he looked up at me with his mel ancholy eyefc 1 saw an Involuntary start. A^jfor me. I was both grieved at his_ubndltiou and delighted that he had returned to me. I dreaded lest he should die still believing me to be what I had represented myself. I wished at once to correct the Impression 1 had given him, but l could not. Neverthe less I did not |*ersonnte a servant. •’Clarice!” 1 called. "Bring water! Some brandy! Quick! Captain Hard ing is here, badly wouuded!” A faint surprise came into the wound ed man's eyes. But bis condition was too low for me to enlighten him. Cla rice brought the water and tbg brandy, and after giving him a drink 1 or dered her in no gentle tone ,to bring aome of the negroes,to carry the In valid into the house. When I got him there 1 went myself for a surgeon, brought him to the bedside and held my breath ntl he assured me the case was not hopeless. All that happened nearly jnlf a cen tury ago. When Captain Harding re turned to the north 1 went with him, £1** Mred ever since. I have often thought what toy life would have been had 1 not bad an opportu nity to undo what I bad done In lead ing nim to suppose that 1 waa a negro and a slave. pO & O [AX Special Hosiery Offer Guaranteed Wear-Ever Hosiery Men and Women. Offer For Ladies’ Special For Limited Time Only- Six pair of our finest 36c value ladies’ guaranteed hose in black or tan colors with vfHtten guarantee, for $1.00 and 6 stamps for postage. For a limited time only; six pairs of our finest 35c value Guaranteed Hose with written guarantee and a pair of our well known Men’s Paradise Garters for one dollar, and 5 stamps for pos tage. .; •' -. - You know these hose; they Stood the test when ail others faded. They give real foot comfort. They have no seams to rip. They never become lotose am’ baggy as the shape is knit in, not pre: s ed in. 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