human
in mother's secretary suggested an idea which was at once carried out. Applying this strongly adhesive mixture to one side of the flag, I pasted it upon the naked flesh just over my heart. One morning the mail brought certain news of a Confederate victory at Big Bethel. This so exasperated the people that on their way from the post-office an excited crowd halted under my window, crying out,
gpt
Where's that rebel woman?
human
Let's have that flag,
gpt
Show your colors, etc. Carried away by intense excitement, I threw open the blinds, and, waving the newspaper above my head, shouted,
human
Hurrah! Hurrah for Big Bethel! Hurrah for the brave rebels! A perfect howl of rage arose from below, and greater evil might have befallen but for the timely appearance of the venerable village doctor, who now rode hastily in among the excited men, and, standing up in his buggy, cried out,
gpt
Friends, she is but a frail, defenceless woman. Be thankful if your morning's work be not her death.