CHAPTER XXIX.
THE CONFIDENCE.
"I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you." I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy! I guess what you're thinking of.

I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

The fact is, you know, one cannot be too guarded." "Nor too suspicious of one's friends, apparently." "A truce with quizzing.

I say, have you reported yourself ?" "Yes; and received this moment a most kind note from the general.

But it appears I'm not destined to have a long sojourn among you, for I'm desired to hold myself in readiness for a journey this very day." "Where the deuce are they going to send you now ?" "I'm not certain of my destination.