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Rh Thank you, sir.

[Following her a step or two.] I can only say that I'll do my best to see that you are paid. You're hungry, aren't you?

Yes, sir.

[Takes four corners of napkin and ties chicken inside and hands to her.] Here, take this chicken and have a jolly good supper with your husband. I'm afraid there isn't much for the [He leans over and tenderly removes a corner of the shawl from the head of the sleeping baby.] What's the baby's name?

Elizabeth, sir.

[Smiling.] Elizabeth—is it?

Yes, sir.

[Taking jug of milk from , who was to pour some out.] The baby's name is Betsy, father. [Gives jug to .] Milk for Elizabeth! [ and  very protesting.] Zekiel, show Mrs. Whalen out. Tell your husband I'm fighting for the men who fought for me, and it's a harder struggle than we had at Valley