You and George Washington are great friends, and could travel well together, and he does not care for me, nor I for him, however much he is admired in the family.

But, you see, 'tis the law of Honour, my Harry." (He here spoke to his brother with a voice of extraordinary kindness and tenderness.) "The grief I have had in this matter has been that I must refuse thee.

I must go.

Had Fate given you the benefit of that extra half-hour of life which I have had before you, it would have been your lot, and you would have claimed your right to go first, you know you would." "Yes, George," said poor Harry, "I own I should." "You will stay at home, and take care of Castlewood and our mother.

If anything happens to me, you are here to fill my place.