Dick and his friends were in the crowd that followed, although they did not join in the cheers, not because they lacked faith, but because all three were thoughtful.

Dick had soon discovered that Whitley, despite his lack of education, was an exceedingly observant man, with a clear and reasoning mind.
"It was a pair worth seeing," said the sergeant, as they turned away, "but I looked a lot more at Old Abe than I did at 'Little Mac.' Did you ever think, boys, what it is to have a big war on your hands, with all sorts of men tellin' you all sorts of things an' tryin' to pull you in all sorts of directions ?" "I had not thought of it before, but I will think of it now," said Warner.

"In any event, we are quite sure that the President has a great task before him.

We hear that the South will soon have a quarter of a million troops in the field.

Her position on the defensive is perhaps worth as many more men to her.