My aunt, Mrs. Whately, has meant to be
kind, but even in my childish squabbles with my cousin, and in his
exactions, she always took his part. I just want to be free--that's
all."
"Well, Miss Baron, you are free now, and if you will simply assert
your rights with quiet dignity you can remain free. Your kindred are
mistaken in their attitude toward you, and you can make them see
this in time. They are well-bred people and are not capable of using
force or violence. They did, I suppose, believe terrible things of
me and those I represent, and their action, perhaps, has been due
partially to panic. That crisis is past; you have only to trust your
own best instincts in order to meet future emergencies. Whatever
comes, remember that your Northern friend said he had confidence
that you would do what is brave and right. Perhaps we shall never
meet again, for we are in the midst of a fierce, active campaign.
There is much advice I would like to give you, but we shall not be
left alone long, and the best thing now, after this long, hard day,
is for you to get your mind quiet and hopeful.
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