He bowed low, departed, and returned dragging a large, old style trunk, and carrying a plump valise.
"Augustus," said the Major, "you may sit upon the seat with the driver.
That is," he added, courteously, "if Mr .-- Mr.--" "Blount," prompted the gratified "Redny." "If Mr.Blount will be good enough to permit you to do so." "Why, sartin.

Jump right up.

Giddap, you!" There was but one passenger, besides the Major and Augustus, in the "depot wagon" that morning.

This passenger was Mrs.Polena Ginn, who had been to Brockton on a visit.

To Mrs.Polena the Major, raising his hat in a manner that no native of East Harniss could acquire by a lifetime of teaching, observed that it was a beautiful morning.