"Absolutely nothing," said North.
And for an instant the two men looked straight into each other's eyes.
"You are sure you don't need anything—money, for instance?" the general asked, shifting his glance.
"I am quite sure, but I am very grateful to you all the same—"
"Of course the evidence against you is purely circumstantial?"
"I believe so—yes," answered North. "But there are points I don't understand."
"I am coming in to-morrow morning to see you, and talk the whole thing over with you, North."
"I shall be very glad to talk matters over with you, General," said North.
"I wish I could do something for you to-night!" the general said with real feeling, for he realized the long evening, and the longer night that were before the young fellow.
There was a pause. The general could not bring himself to speak of Elizabeth, and North lacked the courage to ask concerning her.