Harry saw soldiers moving about Sumter, but no
demonstration of any kind occurred there. He had not thought hitherto
about the garrison of the forts in Charleston harbor. He recognized for
the first time that they might not share the opinions of Charleston,
and this name of Anderson was full of significance for him. Major
Anderson was a Kentuckian. He had heard his father speak of him; they
had served together, but it was now evident to Harry that Anderson would
not go with South Carolina.
"You'll see a small boat coming soon from Sumter," said St. Clair.
"Some of our people have gone over there to confer with Major Anderson
and demand that he give up the fort."
"I don't believe he'll do it," said Harry impulsively. Some one touched
him upon the shoulder, and turning quickly he saw Colonel Leonidas
Talbot. He shook the colonel's hand with vigor, and introduced him to
young St. Clair.
"I have just come into the city," said the colonel, "and I heard only
a few minutes ago that Major Anderson had removed his garrison from
Moultrie to Sumter."
"It is true," said St. Clair. "He is defiant. He says that he will
hold the fort for the Union."
"I had hoped that he would give up," said Colonel Talbot.
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