I helped that man before I knew who he was.

Any Christian, Northerner or Southerner, would have done the same!" Her sincerity and passion were equally unmistakable.

The general rose, opened the door of the adjoining room, said a few words to an orderly on duty, and returned.

"What you are asking of me, Mrs.Bunker, is almost as extravagant and unprecedented as your story.

You must understand, as well as your husband, that if I land a force on your property it will be to TAKE POSSESSION of it in the name of the Government, for Government purposes." "Yes, yes," said Mrs.Bunker eagerly; "I know that.