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The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop
Hamlin Garland
The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop
Hamlin Garland
Book Excerptl to talk about being a soldier, but I'm not so enthusiastic as I used to be. I don't think sitting around waiting for some one to die is very noble."He rose and stood before the fire. "I wish this whole house could be lifted up and set down at Fort Smith; then I might consider the matter."She came over, and, as he put his arm about her, continued earnestly: "George, I'm serious about this. The President is trying to put the Indian service into capable hands, and I believe you ought to accept; in fact, you can't refuse. There is work for us both there. I am heartily tired of garrison life, George. As the boys say, there's nothing in it.""But there's danger threatening at Smith, sis. I can't take you into an Indian outbreak.""That's all newspaper talk. Mr. Dudley writes--""Dudley--is he down there? Oh, you are a masterful sly one! Your touching solicitude for the Tetongs is now explained. What is Dudley doing at Smith besides interfering with my affairs?""He's st
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 28, 2021 |
ISBN13 | 9798684102035 |
Publishers | Independently Published |
Pages | 308 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 16 mm · 412 g |
Language | English |
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