. The southerner : a romance of the real Lincoln. the WhiteHouse? Yes. He has but one thought—that the Unionshall be saved. He has no other ambition. If Mc-Clellan succeeds, he rejoices. If he fails, he is heart-broken. I know that he has defended him against theassaults of his enemies. He has refused to listen tomen who assailed his loyalty and patriotism. Thisgenerous faith your Chief is betraying to-day. Thatyou defend him is horrible—O John, dear, I cant—Iwont let you stay! You must break your connec-tion with this conspiracy of vain ambition. Thecountry is calling now for every true, unse
. The southerner : a romance of the real Lincoln. the WhiteHouse? Yes. He has but one thought—that the Unionshall be saved. He has no other ambition. If Mc-Clellan succeeds, he rejoices. If he fails, he is heart-broken. I know that he has defended him against theassaults of his enemies. He has refused to listen tomen who assailed his loyalty and patriotism. Thisgenerous faith your Chief is betraying to-day. Thatyou defend him is horrible—O John, dear, I cant—Iwont let you stay! You must break your connec-tion with this conspiracy of vain ambition. Thecountry is calling now for every true, unselfish man—please! He lifted his hand in firm protest: And for that very reason I stand firmly by theman I believe destined to save my country. You wont change Commanders because I ask it? He was silent a moment and a smile played aboutthe corners of his lips:, Would you change because I asked it? Yes. Then come over from Lincoln to McClellan, helaughed. And join your group of conspirators—never! Not if I ask it, because I love you?254. Betty glanced at the stolid, set face and firm lips. TANGLED THREADS Her brown eyes sparkled with anger: Youll not find this a joke! Thats why I treat it seriously, my dear, was thefirm reply. If I could throw up my position in thiswar on the sudden impulse of my sweetheart, Id beashamed to look a man in the face—and you woulddespise me! If your Commander succeeds to-day in bringingdisaster to our army Ill despise you for aidinghim Lets not discuss it—please, dear! he beggedwith a frown. As you please, was the cold reply. They rode on in silence, broken only by the increas-ing roar of the great guns at Manassas. Betty glancedat the stolid, set face and firm lips. Her anger stead-ily rose with every throb of Popes cannon. Eachlow thunder peal on the horizon now was a cry forhelp from dying mangled thousands and the man sheloved refusing to hear. Suddenly the picture of his brother flashed beforeher vision, the high-strung, clean youn
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