"
"I trust, madam, he may live to care for you in your declining
years, and to become a good loyal citizen."
"He is loyal, sir," replied Mrs. Whately with gentle dignity, "to
the only authority he recognizes," and with a bow she retired.
Miss Lou lingered a moment and said earnestly, "I thank you. You are
very considerate."
His face so lighted up that it was almost boyish in its expression
of pleasure as he answered with the pride and confidence of one sure
of sympathy, "This is a jolly day for me. I was made an officer this
morning, and now, best of all, I am paying a little of my debt to
you."
She put her finger on her lips and shook her head, but the smile she
gave him over her shoulder was reassuring. He promptly started on a
round among his men again to see that the prisoners were properly
guarded, and that all was going as he wished.
"Louise," said Mrs. Baron, as the girl appeared in the parlor door,
"it would be far more decorous if you would remain here with your
uncle and myself.
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