Calhoun is neither Whig nor Democrat.
He does not know where he stands.

If you train with him, why come to our camp for help ?" "Not that sort, jack," I answered.

"The favor I ask is personal." "Explain." He sipped at the fiery drink, which by this time had been placed before him, his face brightening.
"I must be quick.

I have in my possession--on the bureau in my little room at my quarters in Brown's Hotel--a slipper which the baroness gave me last night--a white satin slipper--" Jack finished the remainder of his glass at a gulp.

"Good God!" he remarked.
"Quite right," I retorted hotly.