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The Virginians

CHAPTER XII
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News from the Camp.
We must fancy that the parting between the brothers is over, that George has taken his place in Mr.Braddock's family, and Harry has returned home to Castlewood and his duty.

His heart is with the army, and his pursuits at home offer the boy no pleasure.

He does not care to own how deep his disappointment is, at being obliged to stay under the homely, quiet roof, now more melancholy than ever since George is away.

Harry passes his brother's empty chamber with an averted face; takes George's place at the head of the table, and sighs as he drinks from his silver tankard.


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