I am glad that this cruel strife is over.

It seemed as if I had lived through ages during these last few years.

In the early part of the war I lost my arm by a stray shot, and my armless sleeve is one of the mementos of battle I shall carry with me through life.

Miss Leroy," he continued, turning respectfully to Iola, "would you permit me to ask you, as I would have someone ask my sister under the same circumstances, if you have matured any plans for the future, or if I can be of the least service to you?
If so, I would be pleased to render you any service in my power." "My purpose," replied Iola, "is to hunt for my mother, and to find her if she is alive.

I am willing to go anywhere and do anything to find her.