Remember, I ask nothing which your own heart does not
prompt, but you cannot help my giving undying loyalty. See, I just
kneel to you in homage and gratitude. There never was such a gem of
a girl."
Chunk now appealed, recalled from a more affectionate parting than
Zany had ever vouchsafed before, and he began to unhitch the horse.
"Chunk must go back with you," Scoville began.
"Oh, no," she whispered, "I cannot breathe till you both are well
away. Chunk would be killed instantly--"
"No matter; he has become a soldier like myself and must take all
risks. I will not leave this spot--I will go with you myself, rather
than leave you here."
"Why, ob co'se I 'spects ter go back wid you, Miss Lou. You tink I
gwine ter lebe you yere en dat ladder dar ter tell de hull business?
Come wid me."
"Well, then, good-by, and God keep you, Lieutenant. I shall hope to
see you again."
"To see YOU again will be my dearest hope. Dear, DEAR little Lou!
how brave you've been! You've won a soldier's whole heart forever.
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