The Union soldier had a remote place in the background of her
thoughts, and yet she felt that it was preposterous to hope for
anything from him.
CHAPTER VIII
"WHEN?"
The vigilant eyes and constant demands of her mistress prevented
Zany from giving Chunk more than a few significant hints, but he was
quick to comprehend the situation. When he saw Miss Lou bending her
steps toward his granny's cottage, he thanked his stars that the
garden was in that direction also, and soon apparently was very busy
at a good point from which to observe the cabin. In view of the
approaching wedding Mrs. Baron had given Aun' Jinkey much to do, and
she was busily ironing when Miss Lou again stood within the door.
The old woman's fears had been so greatly aroused that she had
insisted that Scoville should remain in the loft. "Folks 'll be
comin' en gwine all the eb'nin', en ole miss hersef mout step dis
away."
At the same time her heart ached for the young girl. At sight of the
sweet, troubled face the faithful creature just dropped into a
chair, and throwing her apron over her head, rocked back and forth,
moaning "You po' chile, you po' chile!"
"Yes, mammy," cried Miss Lou, forgetting for the moment that a
stranger was within hearing.
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