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@@@@@"Mother of God," Scarlett whisperedWhat had she done? Walked right into the arms of the enemyShe knew what military government meant: the helplessness and the rage, the constant fear that they'd confiscate your house or put you in jail or shoot you if you broke one of their lawsMilitary government was all-powerfulShe had lived under its capricious rule for five harsh yearsHow could she have been such a fool as to stumble back into it again? "They do have a pleasant band," said Pauline"Come along, Scarlett, we cross hereThe Butler house is the one with the fresh paint "Lucky Eleanor," said Eulalie, "to have such a devoted sonRhett positively worships his mother Scarlett stared at the houseNot a house, a mansionShining white columns soared a hundred feet to support the roof overhang above the deep porches along the side of the tall, imposing brick houseScarlett's knees felt weakShe couldn't go in, she couldn'tShe'd never seen any place as grand, as impressiveHow would she ever find anything to say to the woman who lived in such magnificence? Who could destroy all her hopes with one word to RhettPauline had her by the arm, hurrying her across the streetith a banjo on my knee,'" she was singing in a low off-key murmurScarlett allowed herself to be led like a sleepwalker In time, she found herself standing inside a door, looking at a tall elegant woman with shining white hair crowning a lined lovely face "Dear Eleanor," said Eulalie"You've brought Scarlett," said Mrs"My dear child," she said to Scarlett, "you look so pale She put her hands lightly on Scarlett's shoulders and bent to kiss her chee