Dined with your brother Henry; and really, Ann, the cold-blooded way the men talked of secession was a little beyond endurance.

I spoke my mind at last, and was heard with courteous disapproval.

My friend, Lt.-Colonel Robert Lee of the Army, was the only man who was silent about our troubles.

Two men earnestly advocated the re-opening of the slave-trade, and if as they say slavery is a blessing, the slave-trade is morally justified and logically desirable.

I do want you to feel, my dear Ann, how extreme are the views of these pleasant gentlemen.
"The Madeira was good, and despite the half-hidden bitterness of opinion, I enjoyed my visit.