Yes, Leander's been anxious to go to war, but his dad was so set against it all and kept hollerin' so about the boy's bein' needed in the store, that Leander didn't hardly know what to do.

But then when he was drawn on the draft list he came in here and he and I had a long talk.

'Twas yesterday, after you'd told me about bein' put on the Board, you know.

I could see the trouble there'd be between you and Phineas and--and--well, you see, Sam, I just kind of wanted that boy to volunteer.

I--I don't know why, but--" He looked up from his work and stared dreamily out of the window.