Sit down here where I can talk with you," added Fred.
"What are you doing here ?" "I'll tell if you will keep quiet a moment.

Is the company full ?" "What company ?" "Captain Benson's, of course." "No." "I want to join." "You!" ejaculated Tom.
"Come, come, Tom, no blackguarding now.

You and I used to be good friends." "I've nothing against you, Fred--that is, if you're not a traitor." "I want to join the company." "Is your father willing ?" "Of course he isn't; but that needn't make any difference." "But you don't believe in our cause, Fred.

We don't want a traitor in the ranks." "Hang the cause! I want to go with the company." "Hang the cause?
Well, I reckon that's a good recommendation." "I'm all right on that." "Are you willing to take the oath of allegiance, and swear to sustain the flag of your country ?" "Of course I am.

I only followed the old man's lead; but I have got enough of it.