Meanwhile he was drawn closer than ever to Jackson, his great commander, and was almost constantly in his service.
It was, perhaps, the difference in their natures that made the hero-worship in the boy so strong.

Jackson was quiet, reserved and deeply religious.

Harry was impulsive, physically restless, and now and then talkative, as the young almost always are.

Jackson's impassive face and the few words--but always to the point--that he spoke, impressed him.

In his opinion now Stonewall Jackson could do no wrong nor make any mistake of judgment.
The months had not been unpleasant.