We have a long march for to-morrow. Our leave of absence
is only for two hours.
Mrs. S. Then we must lose no time. You boys are hungry; I am sure
of it. Come into the house and we'll talk while you eat.
[They start towards the house. George and Charlotte are behind
the rest. He takes her hand, speaking softly only to her.
George. Wait with me here for just a moment. (Then to his
mother); We'll come, in just a moment, mother.
Mrs. S. (smiles at him then, as the others enter house). I'll
call you when we are ready.
[Exit.
[Charlotte turns, facing him; he takes her other hand, looking
long and lovingly into her face.
Char. I can hardly think you're real. But you are here: you have
come back to me.
George. And if the time has been long to you, how about me there
in the camp?
Char. I try not to think about that part--only of how I love you!
That makes up to me for all the rest.
George. We can't think of ourselves in times like these. But I
may think of you. You're in my heart each moment of the day and in my
dreams at night (He bends over her). My own sweetheart, I wonder if you
know or even guess how dear you are to me!
Char.
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