His eyes, apparently as keen as ever, instantly recognized the girl, his stern features relaxing into a smile of welcome.
"I am surprised and pleased to greet you, Miss Willifred," cordially bowing over her extended hand.

"'Tis a long while since we have seen you here." "Not from any doubt of your hospitality, Judge, but the armies have made travelling unsafe." "True; we live in constant peril.

The Yankees have driven off my negroes, and also robbed me of every horse on the place.

Your father, the major, is well ?" "In most excellent health, thank you.

He was wounded at Chattanooga, but soon recovered.