The excitement in Charleston is intense." "LATER.
"Heavy rain storm.

Firing resumed this evening.
The mortar batteries throw a shell into the fort every twenty minutes.

The fort replies at intervals." "LATEST.
"The fort is still replying.

Major Anderson has signalled the fleet outside." All this she read aloud, one hand resting on Craig's shoulder as he held her aloft above the throng.

Men crowding around and striving to see, paused, with up-turned faces, listening to the emotionless young voice.