He lifted his hand in firm protest:
"And for that very reason I stand firmly by the man I believe destined to save my country."
"You won't change Commanders because I ask it?"
He was silent a moment and a smile played about the corners of his lips:
"Would you change because I asked it?"
"Yes."
"Then come over from Lincoln to McClellan," he laughed.
"And join your group of conspirators—never!"
"Not if I ask it, because I love you?"