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The Star of Gettysburg

CHAPTER III
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Jackson's army marched the next morning, turning southward along the turnpike in order to effect the junction with Lee and Longstreet.

All Winchester had assembled to bid them farewell, the people confident that the army would win victory, but knowing its cost now.
There was water in Harry's eyes as he listened to the shouts and cheers and saw the young girls waving the little Confederate flags.
"If good wishes can do anything," said Harry, "then we ought to win." "So we should.

I'm glad to have the good wishes, but, Harry, when you're up against the enemy, they can't take the place of cannon and rifles.

Look at Colonel Talbot and Lieutenant-Colonel St.Hilaire.
See how straight and precise they are.

But both are suffering from a deep disappointment.


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