9/31 Fortunately he was a single man. He has only been out here a few months, and was staying down at Dick Caister's." "Poor Tom," Dick said, in feeling tones. "He was a capital young fellow, and I am deeply sorry. Fortunately he has left no one behind to grieve more than I do for him, for he lost his father and mother shortly before he came out, and was alone in the world." "I am thankful it's no worse," Mr.Blount said. "We have given the blacks a terrible lesson. |