“My neutrality has been nothing but a farce since I have realized that Germany is at war with us.”
“You sound just like Douglas and Father. Will you go to war if it comes?”
“Why, of course! Would you have me do otherwise?”
“I—I—don’t know,” and Helen wished she had not asked the question that had called forth this query. This night was to be one of pleasure, feasting and dancing. War had no place in her thoughts when she had on her new dress and the music was coming from Richmond.
CHAPTER XVII
THE BALL
“Music and lights put me all in a flutter!” exclaimed Helen as they approached the broad and hospitable mansion.
Already there were several buggies and carriages in the gravelled driveway. The guests were arriving early, as sensible country people should. Let the city folks wait until far in the night to begin their revels, but those living in the country as a rule feel that balls should start early and break up early.
“Do you care so much for parties?”