You have indicated that we are enemies, and each should keep his own counsels." "Of course you will do as you think proper.

I cannot reconcile myself to the idea of permitting a fine steamer like the Bellevite, now virtually in possession of the Confederacy, to sail away out of the bay.

I feel that I should be guilty of treason to my country to do so." "And you propose to steal her from your own brother, if you can.

You have done a large business in stealing forts, and one ought not to be surprised when you propose to steal a ship," replied Horatio mildly but sternly.
"I pass over the injustice and unkindness on your part of that remark, and I hope you will accept my offer." "Let me hear it as soon as possible." "In spite of your present, unfortunate position, Horatio, I believe you are still a man of truth, honor, and integrity." "Thank you, Homer." "I do not wish to keep Florry here when her mother desires so much to see her, and I have hit upon a plan by which you can do this without making me a traitor to my country." "It must have been a happy thought," added Horatio, somewhat interested in what the other was saying.
"I think it was a happy thought, and I sincerely hope you will be able to accept the plan.

I have some little influence in this section, and I have no doubt I can procure a pass for your steamer to go to sea," continued Homer, pausing to study the expression of his brother.
"Do I understand that you propose to do this, Homer ?" asked Captain Passford, not a little astonished at the apparent change his brother had made in his position.
"On a certain condition, which you can easily meet." "It looks as though you were becoming more reasonable.