human
Do not be afraid of any harm having occurred to her, Alf, said the lieutenant, after listening attentively to his friend's words.
gpt
You may depend that your letter never reached her, and she, in ignorance whether you escaped unhurt from the engagement, cannot write, not knowing where you are.
human
It is not her silence which troubles me as much as the knowledge that she possess no other money than Confederate notes, replied Alfred.
gpt
How she will manage to support herself and the children God only knows.
human
Have you not friends there?
gpt
Yes, but I cannot depend on them for assistance, for two reasons: first, because from the disordered state of the money market in New Orleans, they are almost as badly off as she is; and second, I am quite certain that Eva would rather starve than ask for charity.
human
Charity! , echoed his companion.
gpt
Do you call it charity to assist another situated as your wife is, particularly where her husband is far from her fighting for his country?
human
You do not know the people of New Orleans, replied Alfred.
gpt
No matter how kindly a favor may be bestowed on them, it is still considered charity, and though dire necessity may induce them to accept aid if proffered, the knowledge that they were eating the bread of charity, would embitter each mouthful.
human
Pooh, pooh, said his friend,
gpt
It is all very well for you to speak that way, answered Alfred,
human
An unfortunate fact, which you may depend has been caused by no other reason than the neglect of the Yankee officers to forward your letters, said Harry, then continuing:
gpt
Come, cheer up, and throw aside your dullness. Another battle like that of Shiloh, will give the South as many Yankee prisoners as they have of us, and then ho! for home and the Sunny South!
human
Thank you, he replied,
gpt
Why, man, I tell you there is no doubt of our whipping the Yanks and capturing a lot of them in the next battle; then adieu to Camp Douglas, and hurrah for the Confederacy once more!