... Of course, nothing further could be done. I will only add that, while waiting for this note, I — I say "1," for Dr. Cushing was in one of his silent moods — had long conversations with Col. Finny and Major Honnsel on a variety of topics, not ignoring the one great topic at issue, and found them both most accomplished, cultivated, and courteous gentlemen. Before the note came in it grew dark...