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Its value seemed to lie in furs and in trade with the natives. After the exploration by Captain Meriwether Lewis and his friend Lieutenant Clark, the fur-hunters were the Americans who opened the trails into the country of the Sioux, the Arikaras, the Blackfeet, the Crows and all.
I saw tears falling from her eyes saw the same pity on her face which I had noted once before when a wounded creature lay in her hands. I had been proud of Mandy McGovern. I was proud of Ellen Meriwether now. They were two generations of our women, the women of America, whom may God ever have in his keeping.
Most of my men came from the mountains of Western Virginia, where geography made loyalty, and loyalty later made a State. I heard, remotely, that Colonel Meriwether would not join the Confederacy. Some men of Western Virginia and Eastern Kentucky remained with the older flag.
I gazed once more upon that different and more happy world, when I saw, blurring before my eyes, the words "I, John Cowles I, Ellen Meriwether take thee take thee for better, for worse till death do us part." I saw her name, "E-l-l-e-n." "Harry," said I, turning on him swiftly. "Your father is old. This is for you and me, I think. I shall be at your service soon." His face paled.
I caught her by the arm and led her to the gallery, where I picked up the bag I had left at the driveway. I myself rang at the door, not allowing her to lead me in. The orderly came. "My compliments to General Meriwether," I said, "and Colonel Cowles would like to speak with him."
I have already told you how necessary it was for me to see your father, Colonel Meriwether." "Yes, I remember. But tell me, why did not your father himself come out?" I did not answer her for a time. "My father is dead," I replied finally. I saw her face flush in quick trouble and embarrassment. "Why did you not tell me? I am so sorry! I beg your pardon."
It was some moments before I could read all the puzzle of his speech, half of which had promised me wretchedness, and half happiness. Then slowly I realized what I held in my hand. It was the proof of his guilt, of my innocence. He had robbed me of my father. He had given me what? At least he had given me a chance. Perhaps Ellen Meriwether would believe!
Do you know, Jack, I believe you are a bit of a gentleman, after all! "But tell me, when is the wedding to be?" This last with obvious effort. "You have not advised me." "Oh, I beg your pardon. I meant your marriage with Ellen Meriwether. I supposed of course you had quite forgotten me!" "Ellen Meriwether is already married," I said to her, with a calmness which surprised myself.
The United States had sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark overland from the Missouri to the Columbia, ostensibly on a scientific expedition, but in reality to lay claim to the new territory for the United States. This brings the exploration of the Pacific down to 1806. Take a look at the map! Mackenzie had crossed overland from the Peace river to Bella Coola.
"Orme," said I, suddenly, "your love is a disgrace to any woman." "Usually," he admitted, calmly, "but not in this case. I propose to marry Miss Meriwether; and I tell you frankly, I do not propose to have anything stand in my way." "Then, by God!" I cried, "take her. Why barter and dicker over any woman with another man? The field is open. Do what you can. I know that is the way I'd do."
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