Then the stranger asked, abruptly, "Do you belong to the Rough Riders ?" "No," replied Ridge, "but I hope to.

I am going to make application to join them to-morrow, or rather I believe a friend is making it for me this evening.

Are you one of them, sir ?" "Yes, though I have not yet joined.

In fact, I have only just reached San Antonio." "So have I," said Ridge.

"I came in on the Eastern train less than an hour ago." "Strange that I did not see you," remarked the other.