> "I know. But there are somethings that they do not have a vote on.
> The command of the military beyond the CinC is not within their rights.
> That resides with the President and me. In any event I will convince those
> that need it, that you are the top officer for the job. Your experience and
> respect throughout the fleet can not be passed off easily. Besides, I need
> someone that I can trust in the trying times that are to come. You are not
> thinking about backing out on me are you?" he replied.
Carrhae was silent for a time. She realized that she owed him this.
"Samuel," she said in all seriousness, "I am your friend, now and always.
I have stood at your back before--as you have at mine--and I will do so
now. There is only one who could pull me from your side."
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