"After she said _that_--and she meant it--why, if I were in your place I'd be darned if I'd be seen out walking with her again." "I'm not going to be," Ramsey said, quietly.
"By George!" And now Fred halted in front of him, both being huskily solemn.

"I think I understand a little of what that means to you, old Ramsey; I think I do.

I think I know something of what it costs you to make that resolution for your country's sake." Impulsively he extended his hand.

"It's a pretty big thing for you to do.

Will you shake hands ?" But Ramsey shook his head.