7/7 "But I assure you, sir, that it was nothing that reflects in the slightest degree upon her. As I have said so much, I may as well say the rest of it, or you will think more than was intended was meant." "That is the proper view to take of it, Mr.Percy." "It was simply said that my brother Lindley was strongly attracted to your brother's house by the presence of your daughter. That is all." But the fond father was very anxious. Of course the major was a Confederate.. |