"
"We ugly too," muttered more than one voice, but they yielded to
Uncle Lusthah's caution.
In going to the run Uncle Lusthah and his assistants had to pass
somewhat near the house, and so were intercepted by Perkins and
Whately, both eager to employ at once the tactics resolved upon.
"Where the devil are you goin' with those men and shovels?" shouted
Perkins.
"We gwine ter dig a grabe fer a Linkum soger down by de run,"
replied Uncle Lusthah quietly. "That ain't the place ter plant the
Yanks, you old fool. Go back to the quarters. No words. Leftenant
Whately will detail the hands fer sech work. Back with you. Why in-
don't you mind?"
"I hab my orders fum--"
"Silence!" thundered Whately. "Obey, or you'll go back at the point
of the sabre."
Uncle Lusthah and his companions still hesitated, for they saw Miss
Lou running toward them. She had lingered to talk with Aun' Jinkey
and was returning when she heard Perkins' high, harsh words. The
overseer was in a rage, and limped hastily forward with uplifted
cane, when he was suddenly confronted by the hot face and flashing
eyes of Miss Lou.
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