After the two had gained the steps of the Senator's house they stood a moment, looking upon the lovely prospect: "It is like the peace of God," said the Senator devoutly.
Entering the house, the Senator called a servant and said, "Tell Miss Laura that we are waiting to see her.

I ought to have sent a messenger on horseback half an hour ago," he added to Philip, "she will be transported with our victory.

You must stop to breakfast, and see the excitement." The servant soon came back, with a wondering look and reported, "Miss Laura ain't dah, sah.

I reckon she hain't been dah all night!" The Senator and Philip both started up.

In Laura's room there were the marks of a confused and hasty departure, drawers half open, little articles strewn on the floor.