I
detest and fear the man whom my cousin has selected to take me away.
I do not fear a battle. They all can tell you that I stood on the
piazza when bullets were flying. I only ask and plead that I may
stay in such a home as I have. My old mammy is here and--"
"Well," ejaculated the major, "have you no stronger tie than that of
a slave mammy in your home?"
"I do not wish to be unjust, sir. I try to think my aunt and uncle
mean well by me, but they can't seem to realize that I have any
rights whatever. As for my cousin, he has always had what he wanted,
and now he wants me."
"That is natural enough; but let him win you, if he can, like a
Southern gentleman. Lieutenant Whately, I order you to your duty.
Mr. Baron, if you wish to send your ladies away and go with them, I
will furnish an escort. Any Southern home beyond the field of
hostilities will be open to you. Acquaint me with your decision,"
and he bowed and strode away.
Even the most prejudiced and blind are compelled at times by an
unhesitating and impartial opinion to see things somewhat in their
true light.
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