Stuart shouted in derision at the idea.
"Of course not, honey girl. It's not written in the book of life. Forget the silly old fear."
"And they didn't even scratch my soldier man?"
"Never a scratch!"
She kissed him again.
"You know I've a little woman praying for me every day. I lead a charmed life!"
She gazed at his handsome, bronzed face.
"I believe you do, dearest!"
CHAPTER XLI
McClellan fell before the genius of Lee, and Pope was put in his place.