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The Guns of Bull Run

CHAPTER XI
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See that deep pool in the brook, where the big oak throws its shade over the water?
It's partly natural and it's partly dammed, but it's our swimming hole.

You are covered with dust and dirt.

Pull off your clothes and jump in there.
We'll protect you from ribald attention.

There are other swimming holes along here, but this swimming hole belongs to the Invincibles, and we always make good our rights." Harry was more than willing.

In three minutes he jumped into the deep, cool water, swimming, diving, and shaking himself like a big dog.
He had enjoyed no such luxury in many days, and he felt as if he were being re-created.


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