When our women can so speak and feel, we may confidently expect the blessing of God upon our efforts." "Father says that it is because General Washington knows the spirit of the people, because he feels that even the youths and maidens, the little children, cherish this feeling, he takes heart, and is confident of ultimate success.

I heard him say that no king could stand against a united people." "Would that you could have been in Paris with your father when he pleaded with King Louis and his ministers for aid and recognition! We might have returned with a better answer than paltry money and a few thousand stand of arms, which are only promised, after all." "Would that I were a man instead of being a weak, feeble woman!" she exclaimed vehemently.
"Ah, but I very much prefer you as you are, Katharine, and 't is not little that you can do.

You can inspire men with your own patriotism, if you will.

There, for instance, is your friend Talbot.

If you could persuade him, with his wealth and position and influence in this country, to join the army in New Jersey--" As she shook her head, he continued: "I am sure if he thought as I do of you, you could persuade him to anything but treachery or dishonor." His calm smile of superiority vanished in an expression of dismay at her reply,-- "Talbot! Hilary Talbot! Why, John, do you know that he is--well, they say that he is in love with me.