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One ride besides we had; that was all Except one other

experience; which was afterwards precious to me beyond price

As it became known that Dr Sandford's illness was persistent

and not dangerous, and that I was in consequence leading a

(supposed) bitterly dull life; it naturally happened that our

acquaintances began to coain; and invitations to

this or that entertainenerally

refused; but once thought it, best, as a blind to Mrs

Sandford, to accept an invitation to ride Mrs Sandford as

before demurred, but would not object

"Who is it this time, Daisy?" she asked

I named Major Fairbairn; luckily also an officer who but officers!" she remarked in a dubious tone "Not

on horseback They kno to ride"

"All Southerners know that By the way, Daisy, I have heard

yesterday of Lieutenant Gary He is in Beauregard's army"

"Are you sure?" I asked

"Quite, I think I was told by Mr Lus, and people"

"Then he ought not to be here" I said "He s"

"Ours!" said Mrs Sandford "How fierce you are Is Major