They seldom drag their womenfolk into battle, Call said. It's July's son, she said, handing the baby to Gus as if it were a package. Betsey slept most of the night in Lorena's arms--Clara thought it nice that she had taken to the young woman so. He could be going east, for all we know.
Then there was a barn owl that wouldn't stop calling, so he had a time getting to sleep. Morning, Captain, he said, as Call shook his hand. Gus shoved the tip on out and then fainted. He didn't remember the fight, particularly, but people were looking at him as if they were stunned.
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