Frank, though very modest, felt within himself unused powers and undeveloped capacities, which he knew must be called out by the unusual circumstances in which he would be placed.

The thought, too, that he would be serving his country, even at home, filled him with satisfaction.
After a pause, Mr.Frost said: "There is one point on which I still have some doubts.

As you are all equally interested with myself, I think it proper to ask your opinion, and shall abide by your decision." Frank and his mother listened with earnest attention.
"You are aware that the town has decided to give a bounty of one hundred and fifty dollars to such as may volunteer toward filling the quota.
You may remember, also, that although the town passed the vote almost unanimously, it was my proposition, and supported by a speech of mine." "Squire Haynes opposed it, I think you said, father." "Yes, and intimated that I urged the matter from interested motives.

He said he presumed I intended to enlist." "As if that sum would pay a man for leaving his home and incurring the terrible risks of war!" exclaimed Mrs.Frost, looking indignant.
"Very likely he did not believe it himself; but he was irritated with me, and it is his habit to impute unworthy motives to those with whom he differs.

Aside from this, however, I shall feel some delicacy in availing myself of a bounty which I was instrumental in persuading the town to vote.