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I have known of many instances
where the first reports of battles proved incorrect;" and he led
her to a chair.
"It is asking so much of you," she faltered.
"You have asked nothing, Helen. I have offered to go, and I AM
going. It is a little thing for me to do. You know that my
lameness only kept me from joining Captain Nichol's company. Now
try to control your natural feelings like a brave girl, while I
explain my plans as far as I have formed them."
"Yes, yes! Wait a few moments. Oh, this pain at my heart! I think
it would have broken if you hadn't come. I couldn't breathe; I
just felt as if sinking under a weight."
"Take courage, Helen. Remember Albert is a soldier."
"IS, IS! Oh, thanks for that little word! You do not believe that
he is gone and lost to me?"
"I cannot believe it yet. We will not believe it. Now listen
patiently, for you will have your part to do."
"Yes, yes; if I could only do something! That would help me so
much. Oh, if I could only go with you!"
"That would not be best or wise, and might defeat my efforts.


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