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Our troops bivouacked on their line of battle in order to be ready for any movement in the morning. "Ward's Corps at six in the morning moved south from Nashua, striking the enemy and driving him some five miles, to Overton's Hill, where he had thrown up works and was making a stand. Gen. Sleman now moved rapidly to Gen. Ward's left. Scovens remained in his position of the last night.
Master Gresham was from home, and Lady Anne, when I told her of Overton's request, had some hesitation as to allowing Aveline to go out to meet him. The little girl, however, as soon as she heard the invitation, entreated that she might bid farewell to her uncle. It had become almost dark, but I assured Lady Anne this would make no difference.
Wellston moved to the enemy's rear and drew up his line across one of the Franktown roads. "About two o'clock one brigade of Ward's Corps, supported by Sleman's division, assaulted Overton's Hill, which was the enemy's center. One of Sleman's brigades was composed of colored troops. The ground over which they had to assault was open. The enemy re-enforced his center.
Having concluded our rambles about the city, and James Brocktrop having gained all the information he required, we returned to our hostelry. I begged that I might go forth alone when it was dark. I had full confidence in the faithfulness of Brocktrop, as well as in the discretion of A'Dale; but yet I was sure that the fewer who knew Overton's secret the better.
I missed knowing Overton's best, but I'm so thankful that part of that best has come back again, so that I can really show how much I care," she finished, her eyes very bright. The little company lingered on the platform, for there was so much to be said that they were loath to move on.
That thought, of course, sent a chill of horror chasing up and down young Overton's spine. He was not afraid to die in battle, if need be but to be treated like a rat in a trap that was different.
"Yes, I am, but I don't mind that. I'm here and nothing else matters," returned the girl so fervently that Grace felt a sudden mist rise to her eyes, and she determined, then and there, that if this curious, destitute little stranger succeeded in measuring up to Overton's mental requirements, she would smooth in every possible way her path, which she foresaw would be troubled.
A solid, determined mass of people waiting patient hours to see the khaki-clads go by. Three years had brought them to a clear knowledge of what these boys were going to. "Isn't it dreadful!" Stell gasped. "Nicky Overton's too young, thank goodness." Their car was caught in the jam. When they moved at all, it was by inches.
Then, a little later in the afternoon, we heard him denouncing us to a white man because we weren't eager enough. Corporal, unless you know a lot about this man, I don't believe you want anything to do with him." Tomba's face was blazing hotly, while his eyes gleamed angrily at Sergeant Overton's words. "If that's the kind of fellow he is, then I don't want a pass to-night," Hyman replied.
"John," said my hero, gasping for breath, "are you sure of what you say are you quite sure you really married her?" "Of course I am," said John, "I married her before the registrar at Letchbury on the 15th of August 1851. "Give me your arm," said Ernest, "and take me into Piccadilly, and put me into a cab, and come with me at once, if you can spare time, to Mr Overton's at the Temple."
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