She has done
more for you in five minutes than I have for as many weeks, I guess
you will take that furlough and commission now, Lieutenant Ashton."
He took Dr. B.'s hand, and said:
"Under God, doctor, by your skillful hand and great kindness, with the
attentions of the good friends here, I have been kept alive for this
day."
Emma Mason bade him good-night, saying she must go over to her boys
again, and get her discharge from the surgeon in charge.
In three days Ashton bade adieu to his friends in the "Douglas," and
with Miss Mason, Dr. B. and myself, he got into the carriage waiting,
directing the driver to stop at the residence of the Rev. Dr. Smith.
There they were united, and received our heart-felt congratulations,
and proceeded to the cars, which soon bore them to their friends
North.
A few days ago a servant came to my room, bringing a card.
I read: "Paul Ashton and wife."
I almost flew down to them. They were on their way South to settle up
their property and provide for the old servants who remained there.
Paul had returned to the army and remained until the close of the war,
having reached the rank of colonel. He is looking very well.
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