"We have been made happier by your presence with us than we could have
made you, gentlemen," added Mrs. Passford.
Not a word about politics or the cause of the war had been spoken.
CHAPTER XXVI
THE ST. REGIS IN COMMISSION
The kindly expressions of feeling which passed between the hosts and
their guests were far from being mere compliments, for the Confederate
commander and surgeon had made themselves very agreeable. Quite a number
of pleasant parties had been given in compliment to them and Christy.
But the family felt that they owed a debt of gratitude to their guests
which they could not repay; and enemies though they were, the most
eminent personages on the Federal side could not have been better
treated.
"I am sorry you are going, though I congratulate you on the prospect now
before you of returning to your friends," said Captain Passford, after
the conversation had continued for half an hour. "But I did not come in
to receive your adieus; only to introduce to you, and to Mrs. Passford
and Florry, a new character, who has just stepped upon the stage of
action."
"Draw it mild, papa," interposed Christy, shrugging his shoulders.
"I have the pleasure of presenting to you Lieutenant-Commander
Christopher Passford."
Captain Rombold and Dr. Davidson set to clapping their hands as though
they had suddenly gone crazy.
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