But your little word 'too' suggests
that you are somewhat alone, also. I hope that your father was not
killed in this war?"
"No, my father and mother died long before the war."
"I am glad of that--not glad that they died, but that you cannot
associate me with the causes of their death."
"But you and yours have caused death and suffering to so many
Southern people!"
"Yes, I'm sorry it is so, but things are pretty even on that score.
Your men give as many blows as they take."
"Why did you enter the army?"
"I suppose for about the same reasons that your cousin did."
"Oh, you aren't like my cousin at all. I don't wish you to keep
referring to him."
"Well, then, I thought it was right. There was an urgent call for
men and strong public feeling. I was at college. I couldn't see
others go and not go with them. I had no influence, no one to push
my interests, so I simply enlisted, and am trying to push my way by
extra services. Now, Miss Baron, think for yourself a little. Here
we are, two young people thrown together by a strange chance.
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