“We left there.”
“What for?”
“The shells were flying all around us, and we were afraid, and ran out here, I tell you.”
“Afraid? Why, Nell, you weren’t afraid?”
“Yes, I am—I’m terrified.”
“A soldier’s wife—a regular campaigner!”
“I can’t help it. I’m scared.”
“After all you’ve been through, like the brave girl you are, to break down like a coward!”
“I can’t help what you call me, I’m scared—I’m scared to death.”
“Nell, I’m ashamed of you.”