Indeed, I scarcely realized what happened.

Do you know anything regarding my father ?" "Oh, yes, I can put your mind at ease so far as he is concerned.

I presume you were endeavoring to reach his post when this unfortunate affair occurred." "Yes." "Sheridan has ordered Devere abandoned for the present, and the Major's troops are to return to Dodge.

No doubt we shall be in the field within a week or two.

But we can cultivate acquaintance later; now I must straighten out this affair." He bowed again, and turned stiffly toward Hamlin, who had dismounted, his manner instantly changing.