Mrs. Whately met him on the veranda and said politely, "Lieutenant
Scoville, you have proved yourself to be a generous and forbearing
enemy. If you feel that you can meet frank enemies who wish to
return courtesy with courtesy, we shall be glad to have you take
supper with us."
"Yes," added Mr. Baron, "my sister has convinced me, somewhat
against my will, I must in honesty admit, that such hospitality as
we can offer under the circumstances is your due."
"I appreciate the circumstances, Mr. Baron," was the grave reply,
"and honor the Southern trait which is so strong that even I can
receive the benefit of it. Your courtesy, madam, will put me at
ease."
Miss Lou, thinking it possible that she might see the Northern
officer again, had taken her own way of convincing him that he was
still within the bounds of civilization, for she made a toilet more
careful than the one with which she had deigned to grace the
appointed day of her wedding. She could scarcely believe her eyes
when, entering the supper room a little late, she saw Scoville
already seated at the table.
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