"
"Yes," she replied, half-consciously ignoring his personal view,
"the old house and plantation will soon be as quiet and deserted as
before."
"Do you regret this?"
"I scarcely know. I am very tired and feel sad over all that has
happened. Perhaps I'll feel differently by and by, when I've rested
and had time to think."
"Oh, Miss Baron, if you knew how earnestly I hope to be remembered
in those thoughts, to give you something definite to think of."
She had scarcely the energy to check him, the thought occurring more
than once, "I might just as well let him speak his mind and see how
vain his hope is."
"You have not given me encouragement," he resumed. "You have seemed
too preoccupied, sad or weary; but this phase of your life will pass
away. Our glorious cause must soon be crowned with success. If I
survive, may I not hope that when I come again you will give me a
hearing, a chance? I can be patient, even though not patient by
nature. I will do all that a man--"
"Captain," interrupted the girl, at last, "I suppose, from the books
I've read, I should make some fine speeches about the honor you are
bestowing on me, and all that.
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