The forces on
both sides are concentrating here, and this house may soon be in the
midst of a battle. Lou will be exposed to every chance of war. By
Heaven! the girl to be my wife shall not trifle with me longer. Oh,
mother! how could you let her walk and talk alone with that Yankee
officer?"
"I tell you both you are taking the wrong course with Louise," began
Mrs. Whately.
"You never spoke a truer word, auntie," said Miss Lou, entering.
Stung to the quick, Whately sprang up and said sternly, "In this
emergency I am the head of my family. I command you to be ready
within an hour to go away with my mother. Perkins and a small guard
will go with you to my cousin's house."
"Go away with that cowardly wretch, Perkins? Never!"
"You are to go away with your aunt and my mother, and you cannot
help yourself. Your readiness to receive attentions from a miserable
Yankee cub shows how little you are to be trusted. I tell you for
the honor of our house you SHALL go away. I'd shoot you rather than
have it occur again.
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