WITH MINUTE MEN I must have slept very heavily, the sleep of utter exhaustion, for I awoke with my mind clear and body rested.

The door of the shop remained wide open, and Farrell sat there, his eyes upon the road without, an open book upon his knees.

As I moved slightly he instantly turned his face toward me.
"I began to fear I should have to arouse you, Major," he said, coming within.

"You have slept soundly for six hours, an' we must be off presently.

First, however, we will have a bite to eat." He began to prepare the meal, while I bathed my face.
"I was very tired," I explained, "but now am ready for any service.