Besides, what can I do in a town?
We can manage here, because we have a few fowls, and some of our neighbors last spring plowed an acre or two of ground and planted corn for us, and I have a little money left for buying other things; but it would not last us a month if we went into a town.

No, I have nothing to do but to stay here until you drive the Yankees back.

I will willingly take you down to the boat to-night.

Chloe can come with us and keep me company on the way back.

Of course it would not be safe to cross in the daytime." "I thank you greatly, Miss Kingston, and shall always remember your kindness.