human
Well, whether it was his fault or not, I am not prepared to say. 'Where there is so much smoke there must be some fire.'
gpt
Yes, but the fire might not have been of his kindling,
human
Please tell us what the trouble is, Cousin Lizzie, if you don't mind talking about it, begged Douglas.
gpt
Has Lewis really left West Point for good? I can't believe it.
human
The trouble is: 'Evil communications corrupt good manners.' If Lewis had not been with the companions that he has chosen, he would not have gotten into this trouble. Surely Solomon was wise indeed when he said: 'Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.' I am glad my poor brother is dead and not here to witness his son's disgrace.
gpt
Cousin Lizzie, I do not believe that Lewis has done anything disgraceful,
human
Well, it is a disgrace in my mind for the son and grandson of Confederate soldiers to be dismissed from a Yankee institution, whether he was in fault or not. 'As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.' A Somerville's place is in the South and it was always against my wishes that Lewis went to West Point.
gpt
Please tell us what the trouble is, what Lewis did or didn't do at West Point,
human
Poor boy! We are so sorry for him. What is he going to do now?