'I'he young and beautiful were there,
and by special invitation, Captain S 's
volunteers were present, it being tho eve
ning previous to their departure for a dis
tant land, to assist in the cause of freedom.
Music lent its charms toasts were given
songs were poured from tho lips of
beauty, and all were delighted with the
hospitality of their high-minded and chiv
alrous host. The hour for parting, how
ever, arrived, and the company began to
disperse, Lieut. W , belonging to
Captain S 's company, before taking
loave of the fair beings who had contribu
ted to make time pass so pleasantly away,
advanced towards Miss C , and mak
ing a polite bow, asked her if she had
nothing lo give him which might serve,
in after days, to call back an evening of
unalloyed joy, spent in her company.
lie wished some little token of remem
brance before he bid farewell to the festive
scene.
Yes," said the beautiful and high
soulcd gill, pulling a while silk glove from
her beautiful hand- "take this place it
on your standard and should you ever
return, be sure you bring with you the to-1
ken 1 now give you.
Lieut. W took the gift from the
fair one, and bid her adieu with feelings
tinged with romance.
