"Dat's all, seh.

Dat po' white trash--he drop lek a stuck pig, seh!" The General's eyes were on his desk and for a moment there was a pause.
Finally, he lifted his head and looked at Morrison, who rose in salute.
"Mr.Morrison.

You did well.

Your Sergeant failed in his military duty--and deserved the punishment.

I commend your action." Harris, listening with all his might, thought the words more favorable than the tone in which they were spoken and his face brightened.