It was in such moments that the true qualities of the born leader came out in General Napoleon Smith. Instantly he dismissed his attendants, put his finger to his forehead, and sat down to draw a map of the campaign in the genuine Napoleonic manner.
At last, after quite a while, he rapped upon the table.
"I have it," he cried, "we must find an ally." The problem was solved.
CHAPTER XXIII
CISSY CARTER, BOYS' GIRL.