Kentucky had declared herself neutral ground, warning the armies of both North and South to keep off her sacred soil, and he did not wish to invite undue attention.
He intended, moreover, to leave the train when he neared Pendleton, at the same little station at which he had taken it when he started south.
It was a different Harry who started home late in April.

Four months had made great changes.

He bore himself more like a man.

His manner was much more considered and grave.

He had seen great things and he had done his share of them.