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A little sleep and the fresh ain I

was to ride with Mr Thorold in the evening; my mind fixed on

that nearest point, and refused for the o further

I heard from Mrs Sandford at breakfast that Dr Sandford was

no better; his low nervous prostration continued and

threatened to continue Mrs Sandford was much troubled about

me All this suited my convenience; even her unnecessary

concern; for I hadto ride; but I would not till our late dinner, that

therethe doctor At

dinner I mentioned that a friend had asked me to ride and I

had half consented Mrs Sandford looked soht be?

"Another officer," I said quietly; "his name is Thorold I saw

him last suood one to go with"

"I can't ask Grant anything," she said, looking doubtful "He

knows everybody"

"It is not needful," I answered "I aence this once I think it will do ood"

"Daisy, ood as

possible - but you have a will of your own All you

Southerners have, I think"

I replied that I was a Northerner; and the talk went to other