The retreat of this army, although it may have caused us chagrin, was most opportune.

It gave us two chances, when we had but one before.

But, Dick, I'm afraid.

I wouldn't say this to anybody but you and you must not repeat me.

I wish I could divine what is in the mind of those two men, Lee and Jackson.
They surely have a plan of some kind, but what is it ?" "Have we any definite news from the other side, sir ?" "Shepard came in this morning.