The equipage passed out of sight but in an hour was seen returning.

Mrs.McGillicuddy sat majestically upright in the buggy, while the Sergeant bestrode the peaceful and amiable Dot.
[Illustration: Mrs.McGillicuddy sat majestically upright in the buggy while the Sergeant bestrode the peaceful and amiable Dot.] Presently the Sergeant, looking much wilted and depressed, entered the Colonel's office.
"Did you enjoy your drive in the new buggy, Sergeant ?" asked the Colonel.
"No, sir," replied the Sergeant, earnestly, "this has been a awful Christmas day to me.

I didn't think as Missis McGillicuddy would play me such a low trick as to give me the buggy and then make me ride in it.

She said as the milkman told her he had owned the mare fir thirteen years, and she wasn't young when he bought her; but I reminded her as thirteen was a unlucky number.

But Missis McGillicuddy acted heartless and give orders as I was to mount that buggy.