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LEST WE FORGET
It is said there were seven thousand Confederate prisoners in Indianapolis at one time. Some of them fell sick. Sister went to them also and administered to their needs with unquestioning devotedness. On one occasion the following dialogue took place:
"Sister, don't you know that we are rebels? See the gray."
Sister smiled, "You are a wounded soldier, and a Christian, I hope."
"What is a Christian, Sister?"
"One who believes in Christ, the Son of God. You believe in Him, do you not?"
"Why—er—, do you, Sister?"
"Of course I do."
"Well, then, if you do, I do too." He was growing faint.
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