In a few moments
the scene was as quiet and deserted as it had been crowded and
threatening.
On the way to the house Miss Lou explained more fully the
circumstances relating to the dead soldier, Yarry, and Ackley said
good-naturedly, "I'll have Uncle Lusthah and two others detailed to
dig the grave and you can carry out your intentions; but, Miss
Baron, you must be careful in the future how you let your
inexperience and enthusiasm involve you in conflict with all
recognized authority. We are safely out of this scrape; I can't
answer for anything more."
"Believe me," she said earnestly, "I don't wish to make trouble of
any kind, and after your course toward me, I will seek to carry out
your orders in every way. If I dared I would ask one favor. Uncle
Lusthah is too old to work in the field and he is a kind, good old
man. If you would have him detailed to wait on the wounded--"
"Yes, yes, I will. You are a brave, good-hearted girl and mean well.
I shall rely on your promise to work cordially with me hereafter.
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