"South Carolina has always dared to speak her mind, but here in Kentucky some of the cold North's blood flows in our veins and we pause to calculate and consider.
We must hasten events.

Now, Raymond, we will go into the library.
Our friends will be here in a half hour.

Harry, you are to stay with us.

I told you that you are to be trusted." They left the table, and went into the great room where the fire had been built anew and was casting a ruddy welcome through the windows.
The two men sat down before the blaze and each fell silent, engrossed in his thoughts.

Harry felt a pleased excitement.