But come, my dear, let me help you down.

I am such an early bird I have breakfasted already, yet there will be something ready for you, and your companion." His gaze surveyed me for the first time, and he stepped back, his eyes darkening suspiciously.
"But what have you here--a Yankee ?" "So far as uniform goes, yes," she answered lightly, descending over the wheel, and adroitly dodging a direct reply.

"But all things are not as they seem, outwardly.

Surely, Judge, you do not suppose I would ever harbor one of the enemy?
If I vouch for the gentleman it should be sufficient." He took my hand cordially enough, yet with a question still in his keen old eyes.
"I am glad to know you, sir.

Any friend of Miss Willifred's is a friend of mine, but I'm damned if I like that color." "The nature of my mission makes it necessary," I explained.
"Exactly, sir, exactly; I understand perfectly.