"Ah, well, if it were not for men of that kind, our little navy would never have a chance." "No, father, nor the army, either; if we waited for equality before fighting, I am afraid we should wait forever." "True, Katharine.

By the way, have you seen Talbot to-day ?" "No, father." "I wish that we might enlist his services in the cause.

I don't think there is much doubt about Talbot himself, is there ?" "No.

It is his mother, you know; she is a loyalist to the core.

As were her ancestors, so is she." The colonel nodded gently; he had a soft spot in his heart for the subject of their discussion.