CHAPTER IV.
THE PATRIOT'S WORK.
Mrs.Robertson and her son were sitting at their pleasant breakfast-table together.
"Blair," said the mother, "you want to be a patriot.

Here is some work for you to do for your country.

We must try to make a good American citizen out of Hal, and a good Christian at the same time.

The poor fellow is deeply grateful to you, and you will have a powerful influence over him." "I can't bear the English," said Blair warmly.

"I don't like any foreigners, for that matter.