Miss Helmer went on the lake in a batteau with Mr.Boyd.The Rifles tried their guns on the lake, shooting at marks.

Murphy and Elerson made no misses.
"On Monday the officers had a punch, most respectable and gay.

We ladies went with Major Parr, Lieutenant Boyd, and the Ensign you so detest, to view the hilarity, but not to join, it being a sociable occasion for officers only, the kegs of rum being offered by General Clinton--a gentleman not famed for his generosity in such matters.
"This, Euan, is all the general news I have to offer, save that the army expects its marching orders at any moment now.
"Euan, I am troubled in my heart.

First, I must acquaint you that Lana Helmer and I have become friends.

The night you left I was sitting in my room, thinking; and Lana came in and drew my head on her shoulder.
We said nothing to each other all that night, but slept together in my room.