Now, in this case, sir, you can see--" He stopped and shrugged his shoulders, as if it were not for him to say any more.
"I see," said Dick bitterly.

"You needn't say it, sergeant, but I'll say it for you.

General McClellan has been overcome by caution again, and he sees two Johnnies where but one stands." Sergeant Whitley shrugged his shoulders again, but said nothing.

Dick was about to turn away, when he saw a tall, thin figure approaching.
"Mr.Warner," said Sergeant Whitley.
"So it is," exclaimed Dick.

"It's really good old George come to help us!" He rushed forward and shook hands with Warner who although thin and pale was as cool and apparently almost as strong as ever.
"Here I am, Dick," he said, "and the great battle hasn't been fought.
I knew they couldn't fight it without me.