30/62 The General's hand fell from his wrist. Dr.Craik put his hand on his eyes and he expired without a struggle or a Sigh! While we were fixed in silent grief, Mrs.Washington, who was sitting at the foot of the bed, asked, with a firm and collected voice, 'Is he gone ?' I could not speak, but held up my hand as a signal that he was. ''Tis well,' said she in a plain voice. I have no more trials to pass through. |