We ask funds for Hungary.

America soon will need funds for herself." "Ah, you mean this problem of the North and South--of slavery." The face of the old general became grave.

"I have talked with many," said he.

"It seems incapable of solution.

But have not your brilliant faculties, my dear Countess, suggested any solution?
We learned to value your counsel over yonder." "What could a mere woman do in a matter vast as this?
My General, not all the wisdom of this country has suggested a remedy.