Now I shall feel comfortable." After breakfast, Walter told his father of the mission on which he had sent Larry, and the arrangement he had made with Pat Ryan.
"You ought to have told me at first, Walter.

I do not blame you, but you should not do things on your own responsibility." "But so far, father, it has not been a regimental affair.

I simply sent my own boy with a note to Miss Conyers, just to say where we were; but, as it may be an affair in which some of the troop may have to act, I have told you about it, so that you can make what arrangements you like." "It's rather a fine distinction, Walter," his father said, smiling.

"It seems to me that you have engaged us to send a detachment across the river, in case of trouble at Mrs.Conyers'.

However, I heartily agree with you that our kind friends should be protected from injury and insult.
"How many will the boats hold ?" "Thirteen or fourteen men each." "Very well, then.