Charles Montgomery Skinner (1852-1907) was an American writer who published myths and legends collection books. His dream was to make American folklore heritage more glorious. Skinner worked in a wide range of genres, he worked as a journalist and a playwright. This short piece of prose represents a bright example of Skinner's writing style laconic and clear. This is the story of love that is broken by the war the war between royalists and American rebels and now poor girl Angelique has to choose between her lover and her family