But she knew that life in the Countywould never be
the same again. And Raiford Calvert, who danced sodivinely, would never again choose
her to be his partner.
I didnt walk allthis way here tonight just to tell
you all good-by. Only theone railroad to the south, to Macon and Savannah, was still
open. But theres no other choice for agentleman these days.
Then a reassuring letter came from Gerald. General
Hood did more than stand and fight. She stood for a minutelooking at the keepsakes
in her hand. You dont want to have the baby on the train or in abuggy, do
you?
Though Godknows the river was close enough, only
seven miles away!
But surely the General wouldhold the Yankees on the
opposite bank of the river.
It was not often that she was alone like this and
she did not likeit. When she rosefrom her knees she did not feel as comforted as she
had formerlyfelt after prayer. It was as though, the worst having happened,they had
nothing more to fear. Sweat broke out on Scarlett withclammy dampness, whenever this
thought entered her mind. Scarlett had no shame at all, only an active feeling of
relief.
Scarlett sat down suddenly, the half-wrapped lunch
in her hand. Im not sure that thats a compliment, she said uncertainly.
Im not sure that thats a compliment, she said
uncertainly.
Scarletts conscience smote her at this last, for it
had beenmonths since she had been to church.
Then a reassuring letter came from
Gerald.
Then, as if thinking better of the matter,it was
silent again.