As soon as my men have had
something to eat I shall follow the Yankees, a course I trust that
will bring on the action elsewhere; but this region will probably
become one of strife and turmoil for a time. It won't last long,
however, and if the house is spared I think you can soon return."
Mrs. Baron poured the coffee and then excused herself. A few moments
later Miss Lou, who was very observant, noted a significant glance
from Zany. As the dusky waitress started ostensibly for the kitchen,
the young girl immediately followed. Whately hesitated a moment or
two, then left the breakfast room also. But Zany had had time to
whisper:
"Oh, Miss Lou, Miss Whately's keridge's at de do', en Perkins en
sogers wid it. Ole miss in yo' room en--"
"Quit that," said Whately in a low, stern voice, and Zany scuttled
away.
"Now, then," resumed Whately to his cousin, "if you have any dignity
or sense left, get ready at once. I can tell you that I'm far past
being trifled with now."
"I'll finish my breakfast first, if you please," was the quiet
response, so quiet that he was misled, and imagined her will
breaking before his purpose.
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