Deah mistus, cry way down in you hawt, but you’ll git inter mistrouble sho’ if dey sees teahs for de po’ Yanks. Dat yo’ will, honey.

Union troops at Gettysburg

I was told that the Hottentots were uncommonly ugly and disgusting, but I do not think them so bad. Their features are small and their cheekbones immense, but they have a kind expression and countenance.

She was disappointed with the Law School social milieu, describing it as “a very high-schooly atmosphere” characterized by competition, cliquishness, and emotional immaturity.