Yet wait until I am through.
With due regard for his achievements as a soldier, I propose this toast in commemoration of a greater deed of gallantry than those of arms--the capture of Miss Molly McDonald!" There was a quick uplifting of cups, a burst of laughter, and a volley of questions, the Sergeant staring about motionless, his face flushed.
"What is it, General ?" "Tell us the story!" "Give us the joke!" "But I assure you it is no joke.

I have it direct from the fair lips of the lady.

Brace yourselves, gentlemen, for the shock.

You young West Pointers lose, and yet the honor remains with the regiment.

Miss Molly McDonald, the toast of old Fort Dodge, whose bright eyes have won all your hearts, has given hers to Sergeant Hamlin of the Seventh.