Where has your loyalty to me
been to-day? Look at me, uncle, and fix the fact in your mind, once
for all, that I am neither a child nor an idiot. God has given me a
mind and a conscience as truly as to you, and I shall use them. This
Northern officer says we are safe. I believe it and you will know it
in the morning. Now I simply insist that you and aunt treat me with
the respect due to my years and station. I've endured too much to-
day to be patient under anything more. I meant no disrespect to you
in laughing, but I cannot help being glad that instead of all sorts
of horrible things happening we are treated with simple and even
delicate politeness."
"Yes, brother," added Mrs. Whately, "as far as this man is
concerned, you must revise your opinions. There is no deep-laid
plot--nothing but what is apparent. I must also urge upon you and
sister a change in your treatment of Louise. She will be far more
ready to fulfil our hopes when led by affection."
"Well, well, that I should live to see this day!" groaned Mr.
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