Then as he put on his usual dingy gray, he said to an officer who had brought him the new clothes: "Give my thanks to General Stuart, Major, but tell him that the uniform is far too magnificent for me.

I value the gift, however, and shall keep it in recollection of him." The major and Harry took the uniform and, smoothing it carefully, laid it away.

But Harry, having further leave of absence went forth and answered many questions.

Was the general going to wear that uniform all the time?
Would he ride into battle clothed in it?
When Harry replied that, in his belief, he would never put it on again, the young soldiers seemed to feel a kind of relief.

The head of the family was not going to be too splendid for them.