I took one across myself, night before last." "I believe you're lying to me, you old rascal," exclaimed Frank.
"No, young master," answered the negro; "every word I have told you is gospel truth.

You see, my daughter waits on Miss Annie, and I find out every thing." "You say Miss Phillips has a sweetheart in the army ?" "Yes; and he was here to see her not long ago.

He is a lieutenant, and has gone up to Conway's Point, with two cannons, to fire into steamers.

His name is Miller; and you would know him from a long scar on his left cheek.
Wasn't Miss Annie on board your boat two days ago ?" "Yes, I believe so." "Well, she stole a book." "A book!" repeated Frank.

"What kind of a book ?" "I don't know the name of it.