A story of the Civil War. Scene I: John Ward’s Bride. The Home Coming. It is the early summer of 1857. Assembled along the path leading down from the broad verandas of comfortable old southern home to the river is a group of negroes. They are the plantation slaves waiting to welcome the new mistress. Happy, contented and well cared for, they are as joyous and noisy as a bunch of school children just dismissed. From the house comes an old negro waving a cane to silence the crowd. It is Uncle Daniel to whom all the administration of the estate is entrusted. Following him comes his young master, John Ward, and his bride. Each woolly head bends submissively as they pass. Now Uncle Daniel introduces the new mistress and a shout of welcome is given to an accompaniment of glistening teeth and rolling white eyes. Scene II: Three Years Later. John Ward Starts tor the War. Scene III: The Guerrilla’s Insult. Scene IV: The Guerrilla Takes Possession of the Ward House. Scene V: Uncle Daniel Defends His Mistress. Scene VI: Mrs. Ward’s Refuge. A Cabin in the Forest. Scene VII: Lieut. Ward Starts on a Hazardous Undertaking. Scene VIII: Ward Secures the Plans. Scene IX: Uncle Daniel Rescues His Master. Scene X: The Spy’s Substitute. Scene XI: Uncle Daniel Delivers the Plans and Brings Help in Time of Need. After many discouraging efforts Uncle Daniel makes his way through the swamps and deserted plantations and manages finally to stagger into the Confederate quarters. He delivers the papers to the officer of the day. As the Officer is examining them the general rides up. One look at them shows him here are the plans they have been hoping and praying for. Suspicious of a trap the general questions Uncle Daniel. Uncle Daniel tells of Ward lying wounded and destitute at the deserted cabin. The general orders a squad to take provisions and march to his aid. While they are forming Uncle Daniel falls to his knees in thankfulness that his master and mistress will soon be saved. Off he staggers, followed by the relief squad. Back to the cabin Uncle Daniel hurries as fast as his feeble old limbs will carry him. He tells Ward help is coming. In marches the relief squad. Ward’s first words after saluting are of the plans. The officer tells him they were delivered safely by Uncle Daniel. Ward extends his hand to his faithful old slave. As Uncle Daniel takes it hesitatingly Charlotte lays her own across their joined hands. Brave old Uncle Daniel has been faithful to his trust. Not only has he protected his mistress but he has saved his master’s life and honor. As Ward and his wife gaze on him affectionately he murmurs gently, “It was for massa sake and little missa.”