Fact of it is, Galesworth, I'm mighty grateful to you for the whole affair, and, I reckon, Billie is also." She arose to her feet, pausing an instant with her hand upon the back of the chair.
"Lieutenant Galesworth has merely made apparent to you what I had discovered some time ago," she said quietly.

"I am sure he needs no thanks from me--perhaps might not appreciate them.

I am going to my room, papa, until--until the Yankees leave." "An unreconstructed Rebel," he exclaimed, yet clearly surprised.

"Why, I thought you and Galesworth were great friends." "Has he made that claim ?" "Why--eh--no.

It was what Le Gaire said." "Oh! I should suppose that by this time you would rather doubt the statements of that individual.