human
Perhaps your brother won't get back into the Confederate lines to tell all that he has learned,
gpt
He'll be back to-morrow morning. He has a first-class horse, and the Union password, and he--
human
Martha! What are you doing down there? came in the voice of Colonel Dick Bradner, as he appeared at the head of the cellar stairs.
gpt
I thought you promised Dan to leave the prisoner alone for the present.
human
I am not hurting him--nor is he hurting me,
gpt
I wouldn't talk too much to him--at least, not about our affairs or Dan's.
human
Colonel, I am able to manage for myself, was the icy response to this suggestion.
gpt
If it had not been for me we would not have captured this--this good-for-nothing Yankee.
human
Perhaps that is true, my dear. But be sure and tell him nothing about Dan.
gpt
Oh, dear, I can never do anything without your interference! burst out the lady, petulantly.
human
Joe, lock him in again;